Amanda Garmany talks family, heart health and the power of puzzles A puzzle sits on the dining room table in Amanda Garmany’s Paradise Valley home. One thousand pieces are waiting to transform into a New England village scene from the 1700s. “I love puzzles,” Garmany said. “My mother has done them my entire life. I […]

Why Devin Booker is one of the NBA’s most philanthropic players Devin Booker gets it. He understands the suburbs and the city. He is of-the-minute cool but reveres the old school. He lives the high life but understands what matters. He was born to do this. Booker was raised in Grandville, Michigan, where he lived […]

Stories from Sandra Day O’Connor’s remarkable life Sandra Day O’Connor’s life has been filled with unforgettable moments. In honor of the recent 40th anniversary of her becoming the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court associate justice, we offer glimpses of this Arizona icon’s life by way of historical facts and personal recollections from colleagues […]

Rosie’s House hasn’t had its own permanent home since 2000. But that hasn’t stopped its incredible growth. Rosie Schurz believes in magic, at least when it comes to creating it. “The initial goal for Rosie’s House was to give a child who could not afford it a chance to take music lessons, something the war […]

Carla Vargas Jasa reflects on the difficult, critical and fun decisions that led her to lead Valley of the Sun United Way You can tell she’s well-traveled, smart and serious. You will learn that she likes to cook and loves her Boston Terrier puppy, Ellie. And yet, if you found yourself in conversation with Carla […]

While navigating the COVID crisis, Mark Tarbell revised his recipe for success Since coming to the Valley, Mark Tarbell has gone from strength to strength, enjoying success as a wine expert, chef, restaurateur, TV host and amateur musician. Even still, 2020 was one of the most challenging years of his life. In March, dine-in services at […]

The path back for arts and culture in the Valley winds through a 140-acre garden in Papago Park, down Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row, through venues downtown, through the Civic Center in Scottsdale, and on around the entire metro area. As the pandemic loosens its grip, theaters, orchestras, opera companies and art galleries are rehearsing, hoping and […]

Looking back with philanthropist Billie Jo Herberger as she rides the waves of a remarkable life Her coquettish voice and million-dollar smile are magnetic, making everyone feel like friends. Billie Jo Herberger has had these gifts since childhood, growing up one of five well-heeled daughters of a Pasadena dentist. It was a sunny, happy upbringing, […]

Doctor, author and philanthropist talks wellness, philanthropy and living with vibrance. Dr. Stacie Stephenson has some advice for you. Quite a bit, actually, as she has taken her decades of experience in lifestyle medicine and turned it into a program designed to help you “get energized, own your health and glow.” And let’s get this […]

Valley visionary and father of the Fiesta Bowl recalls his fortunate life Civic booster and Fiesta Bowl founder Bill Shover has been making things happen in the Valley for nearly 60 years. “I was a lucky guy,” he said, making light of his accomplishments. “It was the newspaper. I was just a guy doing it […]