Sports + Recreation

A Letter to Larry

12News Sports Anchor Cameron Cox Pens a Personal Tribute to Fitz ahead of his Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Article by Cameron Cox, 12News Sports Anchor | Photography by Provided An op-ed by Cameron Cox, 12News Sports Anchor Larry!!! I can already hear the crowd. This month we’re celebrating the greatest Arizona Cardinal. Larry Fitzgerald built a Hall of Fame legacy on two things: commitment and character. His impact reaches far beyond the football field. When someone has given...

Life + Culture

The Part She Never Auditioned For

Actress Jen Lilley on Foster Care, Family, and Finding Purpose Article by Nadine Bubeck | Photography by Steil Image Studios/Eileen Sandoval Jen Lilley still remembers the phone call. She had spent weeks studying silent films, immersing herself in the work of Clara Bow and Charlie Chaplin while teaching herself the nuances of 1920s hair, makeup, and style. When a casting notice arrived for a small film called The Artist , Lilley had a feeling. "I told my agent, 'If you get me in that room...

Health + Wellness

Tooth Truths Revealed

What Your Pediatric Dentist Really Wants You to Know Photography by Provided: APDO "My child's permanent teeth are coming in behind the baby teeth." It's one of the most common phone calls Dr. Danielle Goldstein receives. The answer surprises parents almost every time. "That's usually completely normal." After more than 30 years serving Valley families, Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics has learned there's often a big difference between what parents worry about and what...

Home + Design

Hello, Dolly!

Meet the dad-and-dog duo helping Valley families uncover what's hiding behind their walls. Photography by Provided: K9 Mold This is the story of Wes and Dolly.  But before we dive into the dad-and-dog duo helping families across the Valley, you need to understand how one family's search for answers became their life's work. "My little sister was having seizures. A lot of them. And nobody could tell us why." It's a memory Wes will never forget. "My parents did everything right," he says...

Local Services

Must Love Dogs

What every pet owner should know before leaving town. Article and Photography by   Karen Chavez was on vacation when she received a call no pet owner wants to get. Back home, her 16-year-old dachshund, Rusty, had developed glaucoma. To most people, his squinting might have looked like minor irritation or simple fatigue. Fortunately, Rusty wasn't being cared for by most people. He was being cared for by a trained veterinary professional who immediately recognized something was wrong and...

Food + Beverage

21 Questions: Chef Gio Osso

Family comes first. Food is a close second. Here's Gio in his own words. Photography by Provided: Chef Gio Osso Every month, we sit down with an esteemed Valley chef for a fun game of 21 Questions. This month, we're chatting with acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and founder of Virtù Hospitality, Gio Osso. While he's known for Virtù Honest Craft and Pizzeria Virtù, some of Gio's favorite moments happen at home with his children in the kitchen. "It's less about teaching them how to cook and more...

Travel

The Family Vacation Sweet Spot 

Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa Proves Luxury & Family Fun Can Coexist Beautifully Photography by Provided By day, it's paddleboards, pool games, beach floats, and cannonballs. By night, it's caviar, wagyu, handcrafted cocktails, and one of the Caribbean's most memorable tasting experiences. Somehow, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa strikes the perfect balance between luxury for parents and nonstop fun for kids. Located on Grand Cayman's famed Seven Mile Beach, the Forbes Five-Star resort is...

Health + Wellness

The Sandwich Years

Mother, daughter, caregiver. Adrianne Lentine is living the three roles at once. Article by Nadine Bubeck | Photography by Melissa Young Photography Most days, Adrianne Lentine is a regular Arcadia mom happily married over 18 years trying to keep up with the beautiful chaos that comes with raising three kids. Then her phone rings. Sometimes it's her dad calling because he needs to run errands. Sometimes it's because her mom needs a change of scenery. Sometimes it's simply because caregiving...

Education

More Than a Scholarship

How One Arizona Program Is Changing the Trajectory of Young Lives Photography by Provided: WISE At WISE (World.Impact.Scholarships & Education), the prosthetic arm sitting on the table wasn't just the result of a STEM project.  For the WISE scholars who built it, it was proof that what they were learning could matter to someone beyond themselves. Working alongside e-NABLE and using 3D printers donated by Cox Communications, a group of WISE scholars from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater...

Health + Wellness

The Warning Signs Parents Miss

Beyond Food, Weight, and Appearance Article by Stephanie Conrad, DO, The Conrad Clinic Eating disorders in children and adolescents are often misunderstood. Many families assume they will know when something is wrong. They imagine dramatic weight loss, obvious symptoms, or clear concerns about food and body image. In reality, eating disorders are often much quieter, more complex, and easier to miss. A child may still be going to school, playing sports, earning good grades, and appearing...