Sports + Recreation

The Coolest Coach That Happened to College Football

Our Chat with Kenny Dillingham, ASU Head Coach & Hometown Hero Article by Nadine Bubeck | Photography by James Patrick Photography For our Kids Issue , we’re spotlighting a local kid who grew up to live the dream… coaching college kids in his favorite sport, for the team he grew up cheering for. Coach Kenny Dillingham isn’t just the youngest Power Five head coach in the nation... he’s a hometown guy who married his high school sweetheart and now leads the program he grew up tailgating for. ...

Health + Wellness

Real Questions, Real Answers

From growth spurts to body changes... Scottsdale’s Full Life Medical tackles the topics parents whisper about Photography by Provided: Full Life Medical As families reset for a new school year, wellness checks often come back into focus; but for some, the traditional pediatric model no longer meets the moment. That’s where Scottsdale’s Full Life Medical steps in. Founded by Dr. Ivorie Coleman, MD, MBA, and home to a growing team of top-tier physicians including pediatric lead Dr. Kelsey...

Life + Culture

Now with Nadine

August Drops Article and Photography by Every week, our PVCL owner/publisher takes you beyond the pages of the magazine through her nationally syndicated podcast,  Now with Nadine.  With a focus on diving deep, she brings you inspiring conversations with the incredible individuals you read about right here in the magazine. From athletes, actors and esteemed entrepreneurs, each episode offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their journeys, challenges, and triumphs. AUGUST DROPS ...

Education

Introducing: Play & Stay

The Place Moms Dream About That Danielle Huppler Actually Built Photography by Provided: Play & Stay It’s the idea we’ve all had at some point, usually mid-meltdown, laptop balancing on one knee, baby wipes in hand, and a toddler launching goldfish across the room. There should be a space where little kids can play safely and moms can breathe. Not a chaotic trampoline park. Not a grimy play zone. Something better . Something designed for us … parents in the thick of it, trying to work...

Health + Wellness

From Breakouts to Bedtime Itch...

A Skin Survival Guide for Kids Article and Photography by When it comes to kids’ skin, parents have questions... and Valley-based concierge dermatology expert Hope Pack, MBA, FNP, has answers. From eczema and acne to molluscum contagiosum, she treats a wide range of pediatric concerns with science-backed solutions, real-life remedies, and no-nonsense advice. Go-To Remedies for Common Skin Issues When it comes to dryness, irritation, and mild rashes, Hope urges a back-to-basics approach...

Local Services

Introducing Swysh Den

How a Childhood Love of Basketball Became a 14,000-Square-Foot Vision of Hope and Home Photography by Stanley Liniarski, Multirezolutions LLC For Scottsdale’s Steve Moses, basketball was never just a game, it was the soundtrack of his childhood. Late nights watching Lakers games on VHS with his dad. Mimicking Magic Johnson’s no-look passes. Counting down imaginary buzzer-beaters like Kobe. It was joy, escape, connection. But in 2005, everything changed. Steve was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré...

Life + Culture

Chip Leighton: From Cubicle to Comedy Kingpin

The dad behind the texts that broke the internet… and the bathroom bookshelf Photography by Provided Chip Leighton never set out to be famous. He wasn’t trying to become a TikTok sensation or a New York Times bestselling author. He just started sharing real text messages from his teenagers, and the internet couldn’t get enough. “I had 17 followers after six months,” he laughs. But then came a single post about marriage… followed by a teenage text… and just like that: “Boom.” Chip left behind...

Travel

48 Hours in Newport Beach

A stylish and seamless getaway perfect for Labor Day, fall break, or a coastal winter reset  Photography by Pendry Newport Beach/Visit Newport Beach DAY ONE: CHECK-IN + COASTAL MODE ON Morning: Arrive and Exhale Newport Beach has long been a go-to for Arizona families, but with the arrival of Pendry Newport Beach, the familiar escape feels entirely redefined. Just two years young, this modern luxury resort brings a design-forward energy to the iconic coast. Interiors balance California...

Sports + Recreation

From Backyard to Ballpark

How One Kid’s Passion Launched a National Wiffle Craze Photography by Provided: Big League Wiffle Ball What started as a simple pandemic pastime has since grown into quite an exciting amateur sports league… and it all began with a Valley teen. “Wiffle is simply nostalgic. It’s a kids’ game at heart, and everyone has some backyard memory of playing wiffle,” says Logan Rose, the 20-year-old founder of Big League Wiffle Ball (BLW).  The Phoenix Country Day School alum launched the league in...

Sports + Recreation

Inside Kyler Murray's Inaugural Celebrity Softball Game

(As told by our PVCL Kid Sports Reporter) Photography by Sarah Vitel Photography We sent our PVCL kid sports reporter, (Zachary) Zaza, to cover the inaugural Kyler Murray Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Salt River Fields. The event brought out top athletes and entertainers, all swinging for a cause. From one-on-one moments with NFL legends to dugout laughs and game-day highlights, here are a few standout soundbites Zaza caught on the mic. Larry Fitzgerald  LF: Easy questions only...