Janessa Hilliard, USA TODAY

Janessa Hilliard

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Phoenix, AZ, United States

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Past articles by Janessa:

'We dodged a bullet': As Ian moves across Florida, residents survey damage as recovery begins

About 2.5 million people in Florida are under evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian approaches. USA TODAY spoke to some of those in southwest Florida. → Read More

16 Arizona Parks and Monuments to Visit on Free National Park Day This Month

Saturday, April 17, is the start of 2021 National Park Week, which means that all of Arizona's national parks and monument are free to get into that day. → Read More

The Best Flower Shops in Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe

Your guide to where and when to buy the best flowers for Valentine's Day in metro Phoenix, including delivery and arrangement options. → Read More

Where to See Snow in Arizona During Winter 2019

Your guide to places to see and play in snow in Arizona, including Oak Hill Snow Play Area, Flagstaff Snow Park, and Hannagan Meadow Recreation Area. → Read More

16 Arizona Parks and Monuments to Visit on Free National Parks Day

Get to know Arizona's national parks and monuments. → Read More

5 Places to See Fall Leaves Change Color in Arizona

Your guide to day trips to see fall leaves change color in Arizona – including Flagstaff, Oak Creek Canyon, Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park → Read More

Cheap and Free Weekend Events in Phoenix: Lip Sync Battle, Phoenix Flea, Bentley Gallery

Phoenix New Times calendar guide to cheap things to do this weekend, including shows at ASU Art Museum, a lip sync battle at Kobalt Bar, and Phoenix Flea. → Read More

Best Phoenix Events This Week: Geeks Night Out, Spring Training, Heather McDonald

Phoenix New Times' guide to the best things to do this week, including Heather McDonald, Riders of the Purple Sage, spring training, and Geeks Night Out. → Read More

Best Phoenix Events Feb. 20-26: Coronado Home Tour, Zombie Apocalypse, Renaissance Festival

Phoenix New Times' guide to this week's best events, including the Coronado Home Tour, the Zombie Apocalypse at Fear Farm, and the Arizona Renaissance... → Read More

Best Phoenix Events Feb. 13 to 19: 90s Bar Crawl, Anthony Jeselnik, Broke-ology

Phoenix New Times' guide to the best events this week, including a '90s bar crawl, Anthony Jeselnik, and Broke-ology. → Read More

6 Must-See Movies at the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival

Phoenix New Times picks the must-see movies screening at various Harkins Theatres during Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival 2017. → Read More

Why PHX Renews Community Garden Is Closing in Midtown Phoenix

Central Phoenix community garden PHX Renews will close in midtown Phoenix this month. The U.S. Department of the Interior now owns the lot. → Read More

Best Phoenix Events Jan. 23 to 29: THREEsome, Breaking Ground, The Moth

Phoenix New Times' guide to the best things to do this week, including Breaking Ground 2017, The Moth, "Between" at Eric Fischl Gallery, and Desperado... → Read More

Best Phoenix Events Jan. 23 to 29: THREEsome, Breaking Ground, The Moth

Phoenix New Times' guide to the best things to do this week, including Breaking Ground 2017, The Moth, "Between" at Eric Fischl Gallery, and Desperado... → Read More

Free Events in Phoenix Jan. 20 to 22: Nasty Women, Sweet Salvage, ASU Art Museum

Nastiness, new Liz Lerman work, and a Constitution convo. → Read More

Jamie Lee on How to Survive Wedding Season and Why She Prefers Stand-Up

Comedian Jamie Lee signs her book and does wedding stand-up comedy at Tempe Improv on January 22. → Read More

Best Phoenix Events, Jan. 16 to 22: MLK Parade, Eugene Mirman, Barrett-Jackson

Eugene Mirman, Shooflies, and Durant's Never Closes. → Read More

5 Things to Do for $15 or Less in Metro Phoenix, January 13 to 15

Phoenix New Times' guide to things to do this weekend for cheap or free, including a Museum of Walking event, Space 55's latest play, and a celebration... → Read More

Clinton Kelly Signs I Hate Everyone, Except You at Changing Hands Phoenix January 12

And why he's cool with Mario Batali's sweater vests. → Read More

Best Events in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert Jan. 9 to 15

Phoenix New Times' guide to the best events this week: Chandler International Film Festival, the music of Star Wars, Viceland at SMoCA, and a morning rave. → Read More