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2026 Best of the Valley2026 Best of the Valley: Our Favorite People & Media

Editorial StaffJuly 1, 2026

Our editorial picks for local personalities and media consumables.

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OpinionSharpe to the Point: Broken Field

Jim SharpeJuly 1, 2026

Does Jay Feely re-identifying as a Phoenix-Scottsdalian to run in CD-1 make him a carpetbagger?

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FeaturesPoliticsParty Foul: Arizona Democrats in Turmoil

Tom ZoellnerSeptember 4, 2025

Following a humiliating 2024 election – and the even more-humiliating ouster of their new chairman this summer – Arizona Democrats look for a way to clean up the mess.

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OpinionRaising Phoenix: Taking a Tumble

Amy SilvermanJanuary 8, 2025

Face it, Arizona Democrats – your party leaders screwed Election Day from the get-go.

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PoliticsNew Kids on the Bloc

Tom ZoellnerNovember 1, 2024

Valley politicians Yassamin Ansari and Abe Hamadeh are all but certain to debut as House lawmakers this January. How their rise to office changes things in Arizona – and changes nothing at all.

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Valley NewsOpinion: Thanks, Joe?

Jim SharpeMay 1, 2024

Like it or not, and even if the perceptions themselves are faulty, presidents get blamed for the economy – good or bad.

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FeaturesPeopleThe Great 48 2023

Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2023

From athletes and educators to artists and entrepreneurs, our 2023 class of superlative Valley dwellers is raising the proverbial bar.

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Super Bowl LVIISuper Bowl Spotlight on Big Game Ambassador Larry Fitzgerald

Craig OuthierJanuary 4, 2023

Fitzgerald took a time-out from his duties to talk about his kinda-sorta retirement, strategies for exiting a party gracefully and plans not to run for Arizona Governor.

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FeaturesValley News10 Things To Know About Phoenix In The Future

Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2022

From sports to technology to that bullet train to Tucson we’ve always wanted, peer into the Valley’s collective future.

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Valley NewsWhat’s Up September/October 2022

Editorial StaffSeptember 1, 2022

A glimpse of the goings on in Phoenix this fall.

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2022Best of the ValleyBOV People & MediaThe Best People & Media in the Valley in 2022

Editorial StaffJuly 5, 2022

Our editorial picks for local personalities and media consumables.

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Phoenix FilesErinanne Saffell is Arizona’s New State Climatologist

David SchwartzMarch 3, 2022

Arizona's new state climatologist eschews personal politics in favor of dispassionate dispatches.

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FeaturesPeopleThe Great 48 2021

Editorial StaffJuly 7, 2021

From public servants to entrepreneurs, these 48 Phoenicians are raising the bar in the Valley and beyond.

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Phoenix FilesValley NewsValley churches grapple with how – or if – to address COVID-19 in an increasingly political world

Dolores TropianoJuly 30, 2020

Politics, the Pandemic and the Pulpit: Valley churches grapple with how – or if – to address COVID-19 in an increasingly political world

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Valley NewsInside Sports Lobbying

Leah LeMoineJune 20, 2019

Lobbyists are all sleazy guys in suits, right? Not so, says Phoenix sports lobbyist Rana Lashgari.

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.