By Alexander Lomax I don’t have to tell you that Arizona has become a hotspot of national politics; our state had the closest margin of victory for Biden of any other state, and while the most recent polls of Trump versus Biden showed a strong lead for Trump, perhaps to a degree where it would no longer be the center … Read More
Looking Forward to November: The Scottsdale City Council Race
The recent primary in Scottsdale offered some clarity on how the next iteration of the City Council will look, as well as one surprise: instead of fundraising favorite Tammy Caputi avoiding a run-off and winning outright, it was Jan Dubauskas who finished in first with enough of a margin to avoid a run-off, and as such will be the first … Read More
AI Deep Fake Videos in Politics – Is This a Real Concern?
By John Coppotelli IV Videos during Political Campaigns are one of the most effective ways to get a message across to as many people as possible. However, with the rise of generative technology, the line between fact and fiction is becoming blurred. Videos of political candidates using AI and deep fake technology have been showing up more frequently. So what … Read More
Guest Editorial: Listen to Our Firefighters, Not the Loud Activists
By Ronald Sampson Most cities of a certain size have some kind of a loud activist minority (minority referring to their size, not any immutable traits). You know the types; they don’t have too much to hang their hat on when it comes to their personal or professional lives, so they throw everything into some political causes, consistently raise the … Read More
Is Arizona Headed Towards a Recession?
The economy is always a hot talking point when elections are approaching, and this year will be no different. However, the current economy isn’t as cut-and-dry as years past. By most traditional metrics, the economy has been in very good shape, with reasonable GDP growth and unemployment bouncing around all-time lows. That said, as all of us know, inflation has … Read More
Arizona’s Most Decorated Interior Designer Anita Lang Takes Giving Back to the Next Level
A newly appointed Board Member for Artlink and Founder of The Inspire Foundation, Lang has taken her love of design to the arts and beyond Renowned Interior Designer Anita Lang, founder of IMI Design Studio, has been masterfully and playfully transforming, creating and crafting interior spaces inArizona and around the country for nearly 28 years. During that time Lang she … Read More
Renowned Interior Designer Anita Lang Shares Secrets to Creating Extraordinary and Luxurious Backyard Spaces for Hosting and Celebrating This Summer
Lang’s Carefully Curated Backyards Offer Ideas for the Best Seating, Spacing and Amenities Renowned Interior Designer Anita Lang, CEO and Founder of IMI Design Studio, is a master at curating interior and exterior spaces with an eye for artistic and flexible spaces. With more than 28 years of design experience and 115 design excellence awards, Lang’s secrets to designing a … Read More
Lessons to Learn from Jan Dubauskas and the City Council Elections: The Merits of Opposing Egregious Overdevelopment
The Scottsdale City Council election results were an illuminating one; while Jan Dubauskas was expected to perform well, given strong fundraising compared to most of the rest of the pack and previous experience as a candidate (nearly upsetting John Kavanagh in a 2022 GOP primary for the state senate), she was an early front-runner to at least go on to … Read More
Guest Editorial – It’s Not Just You: There’s Been a Lot of Construction
by John Coppotelli IV You haven’t just been imagining it: there has been a lot of construction recently. Some of the busiest streets and neighborhoods in the valley have been under construction for months. While these projects are intended to be beneficial, they have made it more difficult for people to reach their destinations. For instance, 68th Street between Indian … Read More
15th Annual Sedona Winefest Announces Kick Off Party on Friday, September 27th From 5pm – 8pm at The Art of Wine in Sedona
The Kick Off Party is Just Ahead of The Festival’s 15-Year Return Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29th, 2024 at Sedona Posse Grounds Park Raise your glass – the 15th Annual nationally recognized Sedona Winefest returns to Sedona Posse Grounds Park (525 Posse Ground Rd., Sedona, Arizona 86336) on Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29, 2024. To celebrate this momentous milestone year, … Read More