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I The best part of the job I FREQUENTLY TELL PEOPLE ONE OF MY favorite parts of working in journalism is that no two days and no two stories are alike. As a reporter, one morning I might have been photographing a family-owned business or covering a school event. By afternoon, I was interviewing a construction worker at a job site before heading to a city council meeting or community fundraiser. Today, my role also includes
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firefighters prepare each summer for Arizona’s relentless heat. Our editorial intern Kaydence Shipman introduces us to several local educators in the days before they welcome students back to the classroom. Our editorial assistant Ryan
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Tafoya captures moments from the senior community’s patriotic celebration of America’s 250th birthday in a photo gallery. And Desert Cedars resident Tiffany Welch once again invites readers to her kitchen with a recipe worth sharing with family and friends. Each of these conversations
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editing stories, brainstorming ideas with our staff and helping shape each issue from start to finish. The work looks different, but my favorite part hasn’t changed: I’m still meeting people and hearing their stories. And while every assignment is different, you start to notice a pattern after a while. The scenery and subjects change constantly, but what stays the same is the chance to meet people you may have never crossed paths with otherwise. If this issue has a common thread, it’s conversation. Every page begins with someone sharing a piece of their story, and every story offers a chance to better understand the people who call Maricopa home. That includes my conversation with Assistant Chief Chris Bolinger about how Maricopa’s
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