Local Services

A Life Worth Planning

Attorney Bernard Johnsen Shares Tips for Organizing Assets and Protecting Loved Ones During National Make-A-Will Month Article by Rebecca L. Rhoades | Photography by Lindsay Borg The phrase “death is hardest on the living” refers to the emotional grief a person feels after losing a loved one. But in many cases, it can also represent the financial and legal complications that arise when a family member passes on without a will. According to the Pew Research Center, only 32% of U.S. adults have...

Home Services

Bruce's Legacy

A Beloved Labrador Inspired a Smarter, Safer Pet Door for Dogs Everywhere Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Courtesy Pawport An East Valley man's devotion to his dogs led to the creation of a dog door that's smart, safe, functional, and attractive. When Martin Diamond and his family moved into their home, they quickly decided it was best to keep the two old-fashioned pet doors blocked off. “Because our home is in the desert areas of the Valley, we were afraid to use them for fear...

Life + Culture

Kinetic Curls Takes Shape

How One Teen Turned Her Curl Journey Into a Growing Brand Article by Megan Ewing | Photography by Courtesy Kinetic Curls At just 15 years old, Hamilton High School student Zoya Siddiqui has already accomplished something many adults only dream of: launching her own business. Siddiqui is the founder of Kinetic Curls, a hair care brand designed to help teens with curly and textured hair achieve healthy, defined curls without spending hours on complicated routines. The idea grew out of her own...

Local Services

Liberty Wildlife: Serving Arizona’s Native Wildlife

The Nonprofit Wildlife Rescue Helps Around 10,000 Animals Annually Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Courtesy Liberty Wildlife When Laura Hackett, education manager and lead wildlife biologist at Liberty Wildlife, is leading a field trip at the Phoenix nonprofit, she likes to ask the kids what they think goes on there. After listening to the wide range of answers, Hackett explains that Liberty Wildlife is “a nonprofit, wildlife, rescue, rehabilitation, education, conservation...