Valley 101
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 Republic and azcentral.com comes Valley 101, a weekly podcast where our journalists find answers to your questions about metro Phoenix and beyond. From silly to serious, you tell us what to investigate. You can submit questions at valley101.azcentral.com or reach us on social media @azcentral. Amanda Luberto is the producer of this show.
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What's a vanity license plate? How many are on ...
Arizona's vanity license plate program started in 1989. Now the program raises millions of dollars for charity. Listen to this week's episode to find out how.
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Why is recycling different city to city?
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How did the Phoenix Bakery, one of the city's o...
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What's the story behind Phoenix Sky Harbor's fl...
The story dates back to 1937 when most states mandated a 3-day waiting period for couples wishing to wed. But Arizona didn't.
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Who was Paul W. Litchfield and how did he help ...
Paul W. Litchfield brought the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company to Arizona a few years after statehood. That led to the growth of the West Valley. Listen now to hear about his legacy.
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Meet Richard E. Harris, the first Black reporte...
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How do you safely hike with dogs in Arizona?
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What's the story behind Arizona's clever highwa...
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Is there a roller derby scene in Metro Phoenix?
The roller derby scene in Arizona is fairly new, but its community is strong. Listen to this week's episode to learn about roller derby in Arizona.
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Why does Phoenix have so few cemeteries?
Arizona has at least 850 cemeteries, not including privately owned or municipal. But where are they? Why don't we have more headstones?
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Happy holidays from Valley 101
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What's the story behind Arizona's largest Chris...
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What makes Arizona such a hot spot for snowbirds?
Retirees flock to Arizona from out of state during the winter. Listen now to find out why.
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What was Barry Goldwater's legacy in American p...
Goldwater lost the biggest political race of his life. So what made him a conservative icon?
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Why do houses in the Valley have pools, but not...
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FAQs about Phoenix Sky Harbor answered
The Valley 101 podcast partners with travel reporter Melissa Yeager to answer your questions about Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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Does Buckeye's name have anything to do with Oh...
What the backstory of how Buckeye became Buckeye?
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Phoenix used to have a trolley system. What hap...
The system ran from 1887 to 1948, right as the early city was developing.
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How did Arizona women gain the right to vote be...
Arizona women received the right to vote in 1912. How did that happen? Listen to Valley 101 for an in-depth look into this part of state history.
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Why doesn’t Arizona observe Daylight Saving Time?
Arizona doesn't observe Daylight Saving Time. Why is that? Listen to Valley 101 now to find out.
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How did interstate highways affect segregation ...
Across the country, highways were placed through Black and minority neighborhoods that city leaders considered unsightly. So what about Phoenix?
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Why Arizona is recognizing Indigenous Peoples D...
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Why are there so many fashion photo shoots in d...
Social media influencers are changing the marketing space one photo at a time. And if you're downtown, you can't miss them.
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From riches to rags: The story of Hattie Mosher...
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What's Sun Valley Parkway, the 'Road to Nowhere'?
Once seen as the key to Buckeye's growth, Sun Valley Parkway sat mostly unused for nearly 20 years after it was constructed in 1989. What happened?
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