Last week, Zillow formally announced what could only be seen as an unmitigated corporate disaster: it’s algorithm, which had been automatically purchasing thousands of homes around the country with the intent of selling them at a higher price, had misfired in a big way. The strong majority of its algorithmic sales were for less than what they purchased the homes … Read More
Unique Approach to Covid Concerns: Scottsdale Film Festival with Hybrid Approach
As we all know, Covid has caused unprecedented challenges to all live events over the last 18 months, and that hasn’t gone away even as the delta variant has started to subside. Event promoters now have to deal with varying degrees of comfort with attendees being amongst crowds. The Scottsdale International Film Festival has adjusted appropriately with a unique approach. … Read More
Quick Thinking Kids – How 6th Graders Helped Save an SUSD Bus Driver’s Life
Heroes can come in all shapes, sizes, backgrounds and ages. Still, it is relatively rare to be able to call children heroes without hyperbole. Yet we can safely call some 6th graders from Scottsdale Unified just that as they helped save the life of their bus driver. Bus driver Krystal Hughes was having a medical emergency during their trip to … Read More
Iconic Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Breaks Records With Fan Favorites, New Attractions and A Six Peat by Aspen Valley Polo Club
Among the new attractions a complimentary zipline, inaugural morning beer fest and a longer field with more tents than ever before! The supersized Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Presented by Talking Stick Resort, wrapped up its 10th Anniversary on the polo fields at WestWorld of Scottsdale Saturday, October 23rd with a celebration of new teams, new victories and new attendees. More … Read More
You Don’t Look a Day Over 40 – Paradise Valley Turns 60!
Happy birthday to one of America’s finest jewels of a town: Paradise Valley recently celebrated its 60th birthday! The celebration had been scheduled for April but was pushed back for Covid. It was attended by a who’s who of notable elected officials, including Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner, Congressman David Schweikert, AZ Senator Christine Marsh and AZ Representative Kelli Butler. PV has … Read More
Electric Fire Trucks…in Paradise Valley? Wise Move or a Waste of Money?
You heard it right…the town of Paradise Valley is currently considering replacing part of its fire truck fleet with electric fire trucks. Why? It comes in response to an allocation of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act enacted as a response to the Covid-19 crisis and the financial issues it caused in its wake. According to Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner, … Read More
Scottsdale Votes Yes on Proposition 463
As you are likely aware, yesterday was Election Day, and aside from some big-ticket bellwether races across the country, Scottsdale cast its vote for or against the Scottsdale General Plan 2035, or Proposition 463. While votes are left to count, it appears to be on its way to victory. After the first batch of votes counted, which typically includes nearly … Read More
A Tier 1 Water Shortage Coming for Scottsdale: What Does It Mean for You?
You have likely heard the stories of potential water shortages in Arizona due to depleted supplies at Lake Mead, the main source of water for much of the west. Well those stories weren’t hyperbolic scare tactics; it is very much a real issue, as the federal government announced that due to prolonged drought we hit a Tier 1 water shortage … Read More
Proposition 463: Do Your Research
By Alexander Lomax If you are a voter who lives in Scottsdale you have received your ballot, and there’s a good chance that it is still on your counter, as life has gotten in the way and the right choice might not be as obvious to you as it is for other elections. You have probably seen advertisements both for … Read More
Old Town Scottsdale Character Area Plan Open Houses TODAY
Have you ever wanted to be more aware and involved in the development and zoning issues in Old Town Scottsdale? Well today you can do just that! The City of Scottsdale will be holding open houses for citizens to learn more about the Plan and submit public comments: the second of two such open houses will occur today and requires … Read More