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Valley 101
Valley 101
The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com

Whether you're a longtime Arizona resident or a newcomer, chances are there's something you've always wondered about the Valley. From The Arizona... more

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Episodes

How can wine grow in Arizona's changing climate?

Sonoita is one of three American Viticultural Areas in the state, and due to their higher elevation, they make excellent... more

09 Jun 2025 · 20 minutes
Where do Arizona's chefs like to eat?

Pretty much everyone can tell you their favorite spot around town to dine. Sometimes it’s the newer classics like First... more

02 Jun 2025 · 15 minutes
How hot is too hot to hike?

It gets hot in the Valley. Perhaps you’ve noticed. But no matter how hot it gets, even on a 118-degree... more

26 May 2025 · 20 minutes
Why do homes in Phoenix have air conditioning units on the roof?

Windows-open season is about done. Now it's all on the mighty air conditioner, the reason we can all make it... more

19 May 2025 · 12 minutes
How did Flagstaff become the world's first international dark sky city?

Flagstaff makes it easier to see the stars and explore the galaxies. It has also set the standard for how... more

12 May 2025 · 17 minutes
What are the weirdest laws on Arizona’s books?

Among the known laws like following the speed limit or no drinking in public places, Arizona also has a bunch... more

05 May 2025 · 15 minutes
What's changed in my 35 years at The Arizona Republic?

April 2, 2025 marked Bill's 35th year at The Arizona Republic. That's a long time to do anything, much less work... more

28 Apr 2025 · 18 minutes
Are Phoenix drivers really the worst?

Continuously, Arizona drivers are ranked among the worst in the nation. Just last year, a Forbes study using data from the National... more

21 Apr 2025 · 24 minutes
What was it really like for the first female news anchor in Phoenix?

Few people know the power of local TV more than Mary Jo West. She was a Phoenix news anchor for years,... more

14 Apr 2025 · 17 minutes
Why is the ASU journalism school named after Walter Cronkite?

Walter Cronkite, the longtime anchor of the "CBS Evening News," was often called "the most trusted man in America" and... more

07 Apr 2025 · 14 minutes
Why is Wallace and Ladmo so important to Arizona?

Wallace and Ladmo was a television show unique to Arizona. Yes, it was technically a kids show. But not like... more

31 Mar 2025 · 56 minutes
How has the Phoenix Film Festival stuck around for 25 years?

A lot of things make a city cool: great bookstores, a thriving food scene, good local music, that kind of... more

24 Mar 2025 · 14 minutes
Why is flight school so popular in Arizona?

It is not a secret that Arizona averages more than 300 sunny days per year. It is part of the... more

17 Mar 2025 · 16 minutes
Do people still move to Arizona for the climate?

Climate has always been a big deal in Arizona. In a good way, once upon a time, not in a... more

10 Mar 2025 · 17 minutes
What is the most iconic spring training food?

The days of cheap seats with a beer and a hot dog in the grass beyond the outfield at a... more

03 Mar 2025 · 13 minutes
Does Sedona actually have vortexes?

It’s an easy one-liner to say there are places in the desert that make you feel like you’re on Mars,... more

24 Feb 2025 · 12 minutes
How do you say Casa Grande?

The pronunciation of "Casa Grande," an Arizona city, has sparked popular debate. Some pronounce it with a distinct "e" sound... more

17 Feb 2025 · 16 minutes
Who was Arizona civil rights leader, Annie Watkins?

Like the rest of the county, the 1950s in Arizona were a deeply divided time. Education, housing and public places... more

10 Feb 2025 · 16 minutes
Can it snow in Phoenix?

It's not as dumb of a question as you might think it is. Once you may have looked out your... more

03 Feb 2025 · 11 minutes
Why are there fish in the canals?

Not only does the water of the SRP canals help people live in the desert, but it also employs a... more

27 Jan 2025 · 13 minutes
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Wallace and Ladmo was a television show unique to Arizona. Yes, it was technically a kids show. But not like any other... more