Vestar Celebrates Flag Day June 14 with Patriotic Tribute, Installing Permanent American Flag Displays at Key Retail Properties

Just in time for Flag Day June 14, and in a proud display of national pride and in honor of those who have served and sacrificed for the country’s freedom, Vestar, a leading privately held owner and operator of open-air shopping centers in the western United States, has installed towering flagpoles with American flags at key properties. “We proudly fly the … Read More

Guest Editorial: Axon Apartment Update

By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: The Axon apartment proposal has not been in the news much lately but a lot has happened behind the scenes in our efforts to prevent this from becoming a reality. To recap, here is a partial list of the outrages Axon has perpetrated so far in their effort to force the biggest apartment project (1875 units) ever … Read More

Social Justice in SUSD: Reason for Concern?

By Ronald Sampson We probably don’t need to tell you that social justice was one of the biggest hot-button issues of the last few elections on the national level. Its need motivated much of the political left, and its excesses motivated much of the political right. However it has generally been the domain of national politics and not as much … Read More

Bentley Gallery to Close After 41 Years of Championing Contemporary Art in the Southwest

After four remarkable decades of presenting leading-edge contemporary art in the heart of the Southwest, Bentley Gallery announces its official closure. This decision marks the end of an era for our gallery that has long been a vital force in Arizona’s cultural landscape. Founded in 1984 by the eponymous Bentley Calverley, Bentley Gallery has served as a cornerstone for contemporary … Read More

Scottsdale Unified Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) has had a long string of relatively comfortable times with few major issues, but those days may be coming to an end. Recently officials have been acknowledging the possibility of future school closures due to financial pressures and declining student enrollment.  While no immediate closures are planned, the district is proactively assessing its long-term sustainability, … Read More

***Buy One Get One Free Ticket Alert*** Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Launches Second Annual ‘The Cool Frontier’ for Summer 2025

From a variety of beautiful exhibits and exciting Western movies to “Artist Tuesdays” and more, the museum is offering plenty of ways for people to beat the heat while enjoying the arts in cool comfort Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is pleased to announce and host the second annual “The Cool Frontier,” a summer schedule of events that offers … Read More

Target Projected to Open This October at Vineyard Towne Center

The Center Is Now Fully Leased Following the Final Addition of Pet Supplies Plus Vestar, the largest privately held shopping center owner and manager in the western United States, has announced that Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek is now 100% leased, with a strong lineup of new and upcoming tenants ready to meet the needs of this rapidly growing … Read More

The City of Wealth Creation: How Scottsdale is Beating Almost Every Other City Out

Yet again, Scottsdale finds itself near the top of a list, and in this case it’s one of the best lists you’d imagine. According to the 2025 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report by Henley & Partners, Scottsdale ranks as the second-fastest-growing millionaire hotspot in the world, outpaced only by Shenzhen, China. In just the past decade, Scottsdale has seen its millionaire … Read More