I cover Phoenix and a little of everything else for the Arizona Republic. Married 💕to @amysilvermanaz. Formerly @PhoenixNewTimes & EV Trib.
Phoenix, AZ
Joined November 2008
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Network failures and dark cameras are a daily problem at the city, creating a less-than-ideal environment for motorists. - See my story about problems with Phoenix's Traffic Management Center: azcentral.com/story/news/tra…
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EXCLUSIVE 🚨
State Rep Mariana Sandoval (D) was caught wrong-way driving in late 2024. Bodycam footage shows her warning officers she's a lawmaker and threatening to call the police chief.
She hired @JulieGunnigle as her lawyer. They lost.
READ: foiazona.org/2026/10/30/body… #AZLeg
“This suspension not only has put me in a financial crisis, but my career of being an orchestral musician is at stake..." By @EdMasley: azcentral.com/story/entertai…
"El Salvador's strongman president, Nayib Bukele, is sending thousands of troops to Haiti to boost the island's push to wipe out its gang problem...'Do what you have to do,' Trump told him..." By @MarcACaputo via @axios: axios.com/2026/10/30/trump-b…
Phoenix city council candidate news: "...Rev. Jarrett Maupin, didn’t show. His attorney, Robert McWhirter, told the judge that his client had a hard time hailing an Uber ride from his home." -- Story by @ruelaswritings:azcentral.com/story/news/cri…
AZFamily picked up my story: $6.5M donation to Phoenix Symphony frozen in court following season shutdown, layoffs azfamily.com/2026/10/30/65m-…
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On private call, Arizona GOP candidates voice worry over Election Day prospects azmirror.com/2026/10/29/on-p…
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Exclusive: Fired general admitted to leaking classified Iran and Ukraine info to two different reporters at two different outlets, report shared with @Axios shows
Bonus question: guess the Arlington diner where it happened?
w/@TomNovelly
axios.com/2026/10/29/fired-g…
"It’s a locally auspicious start to the official water year that began on Oct. 1, but hardly a fix for the decades of drought and drawdowns that have pushed the river into crisis." Story by Brandon Loomis via @azcentral: azcentral.com/story/news/env…
"The Arizona Republic reached out to 10 Arizona political campaigns about their texting habits last week. Only one responded." - Story by @stephanie_murr: azcentral.com/story/news/pol…
Asked if he or the Phoenix Symphony had any obligation to let the trustee know about the season's suspension, Kjome would say only, "Phoenix Symphony's financial challenges are well-known." -- See my story here: azcentral.com/story/news/met…
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"$6.5M donation to Phoenix Symphony at risk after season halted | Exclusive." (via @raystern) azcentral.com/story/news/met…
Congrats to @azcentral 1st-place @AZPressClub award winners! Virg Hill & immigration: @azdangonzalez; Photo: @pjbreenphoto; Politics: @stephanie_murr; Health/Social: @Hannah_Dreyfus; Environment: @beecycles; Education: @Hannah_Dreyfus; Sports: @jwolf722; Human interest @Debkrol
Plus more 1st place awards for photo journalism by @pjbreenphoto, Mark Henley, and Rob Schumacher, and another 1st place for Podcasts. And to all the other winners at the AZ Republic and other outlets: Thanks for the great journalism!
Family and friends of two key figures in an Arizona public corruption case have spent tens of thousands of dollars to get rid of Attorney General Kris Mayes and elect her challenger. -- Story by @robertanglen & @ecsantacruz3: azcentral.com/story/news/pol…
"You know what? Sue me," said Jim Torgeson, owner of Mesa Sign Shop. -- Story by @lauragersony: azcentral.com/story/news/pol…
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Did you know you can download a @TPAction app that can identify which of your neighbors (and perhaps you) it thinks will vote the way it wants? Let us show you how - and how it can even work on your cell phone as you drive into other neighborhoods. tucson.com/news/state-region…
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"Arizona leaders caught on photo radar skipped paying fines | Exclusive." (via @ShawnzyTsunami and @raystern) azcentral.com/story/news/met…
"Drivers can legally ignore mailed tickets, which don't have the force of law behind them unless the ticket is properly served or the driver waives the right to proper service." See our story here: azcentral.com/story/news/met…
"...The Democrats kept quiet about a 2024 effort to shut down Virtual Gaming Worlds, an Australia-based company that has donated handsomely to officials on both sides of the aisle." azcentral.com/story/news/pol…
