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Jerry Hairston, Jr.
After winning his career-first World Series with the New York Yankees last year, Scottsdale resident Jerry Hairston, Jr., signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres. This deal not only employs Hairston’s ability to play multiple positions as a utility player, but also puts him on the same team as his younger brother, Scott, for the first time—making the Hairstons the seventh set of brothers/teammates to play for the Padres. (The Hairstons are also the third family...
Kathy’s Extra: Phoenix Mourns KEZ’s Bill Austin
"The AZ Insider" with Kathy Shayna Shocket: Get the inside scoop on Arizona's social scene and celebrity news.
This week: A special tribute column in memory of radio personality Bill Austin.
Christos Sewell
Working in the fashion industry for most of my career, photo shoots and photographers are no strangers to me. There is one local photographer who really caught my attention two years ago, and I think his work stands out from the rest. Christos Sewell truly is capable of taking a beautiful picture. Sure, anyone can snap a picture of a model and use Photoshop until there is nothing human about it. And, by doing so, the shot loses it organic beauty. While working with Sewell, I quickly saw his strong points: He always takes the highroad and will torture himself and his assistant to make sure that every detail, even the small ones, are attended to for one single perfect shot. No matter if he is shooting massive ads that will be...
AZ Insider: They Know Best Kept Party Secret
"The AZ Insider" with Kathy Shayna Shocket: Get the inside scoop on Arizona's social scene and celebrity news.
Valley Insider’s Guide
With more than 200 combined years of Valley living, these prominent locals know the best things to see and do around our state. We asked for a few of their favorites—and though it was hard for them to decide—here’s what they had to say. (Be on the lookout for little-known Valley gems to try this summer.)
