Good government covers a number of different disciplines and facets. We all want a government that is responsive to our needs, listens to the citizenry, uses our money efficiently, and is transparent in what it does. Rarely is any particular government perfect in all of these facets, but we expect at least an acceptable effort in all of them. This … Read More
Scottsdale Gearing Up for the Return of Arizona Bike Week April 2 – 6, 2025
Premier Music Festival at WestWorld to Welcome Stone Temple Pilots, Five Finger Death Punch & Other Hard Rock Favorites, Highlights Include Stunt Shows, Charity Rides & the Highly Anticipated Return of Flat Track Racing Motorcycles, music and high-octane thrills await when Arizona Bike Week, the nation’s fastest-growing motorcycle rally, rolls back into WestWorld of Scottsdale this spring. Set for Wednesday, April … Read More
Local Democrats Pivot Towards Awful Policy, Demonstrating Why They Lose
By Alexander Lomax It was a tough year for Democrats all around this year, and Arizona was yet another example of this. They lost ground in the state legislature and have made Governor Hobbs’s intention to get a majority in at least either the State House or Senate a pipe dream. Perhaps the biggest issue nationally was a question as … Read More
A Serious Glut in Paradise Valley Real Estate: What’s Going On?
The town of Paradise Valley has long been known for a few idiosyncrasies, including its unusual zoning code that attempts to preserve its unique quality of life. All lots must be at least one acre, rendering large condo and apartment complexes non-existent in the town. However, that doesn’t mean that development doesn’t exist in the city, and a recent story … Read More
Does the Slipper Fit? Cinderella Scottsdale Christian Fighting for the State Championship Tomorrow Night
Who doesn’t love an underdog story? We all watch March Madness in the hopes that a low seed will pull off a litany of improbable wins and shock the sports world with a long run in the tournament. But we don’t even have to wait until March to get a great surprise tournament run, and we don’t have to go … Read More
Armed Robbery in Scottsdale: How Did Criminals Get So Emboldened in Our City??
Every city has their own issues, very few American cities are entirely devoid of crime, and Scottsdale is no different. However, it’s had the luxury of having very little violent crime; often its issues come in the form of Old Town partying gone too far or domestic issues. A recent development has residents shaken, and for good reason. A couple … Read More
THE BIGGEST CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION IN ARIZONA – Pratt Brothers Christmas Returns to Rawhide Western Town November 29 – December 29, 2024
Experience over 7 million lights across a 15-acre holiday experience complete with Santa meet-and-greets, a holiday express train ride, a nightly parade, holiday shopping, a giant gingerbread house light show with pyrotechnics and much more On Friday, November 29th, 2024 through Sunday, December 29th, 2024, the Biggest Christmas Celebration in Arizona is returning to Rawhide Western Town (5700 W. North Loop Rd., … Read More
Hey Democrats…Your Celebrity Endorsements are Stupid and Counterproductive
By Ronald Sampson For the last couple decades the prevailing view of the two political parties generally depends on who you ask, but if you ask those who are not a fan of the Democratic party, their description of the party would likely revolve around it being a party of the coastal elites and of Hollywood (or Hollyweird, as some … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale’s Green New Deal & Axon Referendum
By Councilwoman-Elect Jan Dubauskas Dear Friends – It’s time to count our blessings, express our gratitude, and spend time with dear family and friends. Please know that I am extremely grateful for YOU. Your activism, enthusiasm, and grassroots work secured a historic victory for the city of Scottsdale and for our future – THANK YOU! As you could probably guess, we … Read More