Life + Culture

Anchor to Anchor: The Resilient Mary Jo West

A Tribute to My First Mentor & Arizona’s First Lady of TV News Article by Kathleen Bade, Breaking Bade Podcast | Photography by Provided by: Mary Jo West Mary Jo West has been a presence in my life for 50 years.  When she hit the airwaves at KOOL-TV Channel 10 in 1976, she shattered a major glass ceiling as Arizona’s first female prime-time anchor; a massive shift for a conservative market that had long been an all-male stronghold. I was only 8 years old when she came into my living room in...

Life + Culture

Her Own Game

From pro soccer to NBA wife, navigating identity, motherhood, and everything in between Photography by Katie Levine Photography Before she was the wife of Phoenix Suns standout Grayson Allen, before she became a mom, and before the Valley started to feel like home, Morgan Reid Allen was already living the kind of life little girls dream about when they lace up cleats for the first time. She grew up in a house full of athletes, committed to Duke by her sophomore year of high school, competed at...

Life + Culture

From Her Point of View

Five Women, Five Stories, and the Perspectives that Shape How They Lead and Live Photography by Provided For our Women’s Issue, we’re leaning into real reflections, earned wisdom, and the moments that shape a woman’s path. Here, we sit down with five Valley women and dig into the experiences, pivots, and perspectives that define them. Mary Chen Compass Real Estate How has your definition of success evolved over time, and what led you to pivot Early on, success meant titles, climbing...

Food + Beverage

Summer Melon Prosciutto Salad

A Refreshing Seasonal Recipe Article by Jennifer Russo, Jennifer's Catering | Photography by Provided Melon, Prosciutto & Whipped Ricotta Salad with Apricot Glaze Ingredients 1 lemon, zested 3 cups bite-size pieces of cantaloupe, honeydew, or mixed melon (about ½ small melon) 15 mint leaves 15 small basil leaves 1 cup fresh ricotta Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 8 slices prosciutto (about 3 oz)...

Sports + Recreation

Beyond the Buzzer Beater

How One Woman Turns Sports into Something Far Bigger than the Game Photography by Provided by: Sarah Krahenbuhl Sarah Krahenbuhl holds one of the most meaningful roles in Arizona sports, but the title alone does not tell the story. As Executive Director of the Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation and Senior Vice President of Community Engagement, Sarah sits at the intersection of leadership, philanthropy, player relations, youth programming, and community impact. She helps oversee millions...

Health + Wellness

Mom's Mental Load

The Invisible Pressure You Don’t See, But Feel Every Day Article by Brook Choulet, MD, The Performance Psychiatrist® There’s a version of burnout that doesn’t look like collapse. It actually looks like the opposite. High-functioning, productive, and "on." Showing up to work. Managing the house. Keeping track of appointments, deadlines, and other people’s needs, often simultaneously. From the outside, it appears seamless. But internally, there’s a constant cognitive hum: the invisible mental...

Life + Culture

Midday Magic

Inside the energy, evolution, and on-air chemistry behind Arizona Midday’s dynamic duo Photography by Provided by: Rachel and Destry If Arizona Midday feels like it’s having a moment... it is. The longtime 12 News staple has been part of the Valley for years, but with its hour-long format, there’s a fresh energy on screen. At the center of it are Destry Jetton, a familiar face who’s been part of the show for more than 18 years, and Rachel Cole, who brings nearly 15 years in journalism and two...

Food + Beverage

Reinventing the Pour

A friendship, a cocktail, and a very smart idea. Photography by Provided by: Adrianna Baum and Lacey Boyett There is something especially compelling about women who decide to begin again. Not because reinvention is easy, but because it rarely comes from a place of comfort. More often, it begins with a quiet realization that something no longer fits. For Adrianna Baum and Lacey Boyett, the launch of Club 13 is not simply the debut of a new beverage brand. It is the result of years of...

Life + Culture

Loving on Lolo

From MTV to Motherhood Article by Nadine Bubeck | Photography by Provided: Lolo Wood Lolo Wood is often recognized before she’s fully understood. For some, she’s the breakout personality from  Wild ‘N Out . For others, a familiar face from  Ridiculousness . For many, she’s known through headlines tied to her relationship with NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. But none of those versions tell the full story of the woman who now calls the Valley home. In these images, butterflies appear as a recurring...

Food + Beverage

21 Questions: Chef Thomas Griese

A Scene-Stealing Hotspot Where Dramatic Design Meets a Fully Elevated Dining Experience Photography by Provided by: JING In every issue of PVCL, we play a game of 21 Questions with one of the Valley’s standout chefs. This month, we’re hanging with JING Scottsdale’s Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Griese. JING Scottsdale recently opened following an $11 million transformation at Scottsdale and Shea, bringing its signature blend of globally inspired cuisine, subtle Asian influence, and...