Guest Editorial: Trash Talk, It’s In the Bin

By Councilwoman Betty Janik In the summer of 2022, Scottsdale initiated the Old Town Scottsdale Recycling and Old Town Alley Refresh Campaign. Commissioner Andrew Scheck and I were founding members of the committee that included Scottsdale’s Solid Waste (SW) and Code Enforcement (CE) Departments. The goal was to provide recycle opportunities for businesses, beautify business alleys, and enhance sustainability in … Read More

Scottsdale-Based Cardone Ventures Donates $150,000 To Scottsdale Police Foundation

Known For Its Dedication to Helping Business Owners Grow — Cardone Ventures Sponsors Local Scottsdale Police Foundations Initiatives To Support Local Officers Cardone Ventures, the Scottsdale-based company that teaches business owners how to grow and scale their businesses with a 360-degree approach, announces a significant charitable contribution and sponsorship of The Scottsdale Police Foundation. The $150,000 donation comes from Cardone … Read More

Lisa Borowsky and a Feisty Detractor

Typically in politics, enemy combatants are sly. Shots are very calculated and carefully done; after all, if your enemy assumes power, you don’t want to be the obvious target to which they can affix their ire and attempts at retribution. But sometimes, people of importance simply don’t care to fly under the radar. They dislike the candidate so much that … Read More

Back the Blue This November and Stand With First Responders

Arizona Voters Will have The Opportunity to Directly Support Arizona First Responders During the November Election This November, voters will decide on a ballot measure designed to support Arizona first responders. The measure, known as the Back the Blue Act, strengthens criminal penalties for assaulting a first responder and increases survivor benefits to the families of first responders who are killed … Read More

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Announces New Partnership With Sedona’s Premier Golf Club — Seven Canyons

This strategic partnership will promote Seven Canyons to a global audience, unify marketing efforts and drive on-site and web-based interest in the real estate and lifestyle this spectacular development offers. Arizona’s leading luxury real estate brokerage Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with The Club at Seven Canyons, a private golf club that … Read More

Expanded Scottsdale Jazz, Blues & Brews Festival Brings Top National Artists, Food, Amazing Atmosphere To Scottsdale Civic Center’s New East Bowl April 27th

Signature Jazz Event Takes Center Stage in Scottsdale with New Orleans Themed Event It’s the ultimate combination.  Cool jazz and blues come together to create a red-hot music festival. The Molina Fine Jewelers Scottsdale Jazz Festival Blues & Brews Presented by Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale returns to the Scottsdale Civic Center in Old Town on April 27th. This year the event … Read More

AZ Bike Week – One of the Country’s Biggest Motorcycle Rallies Announces the Final Lineup of Mega Artists: Yelawolf, Brantley Gilbert, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Everclear and Godsmack

All Taking the Stage Wednesday, April 3rd – Sunday, April 7th During AZ Bike Week at WestWorld of Scottsdale The Southwest’s largest motorcycle rally, Arizona Bike Week returns bigger, better and badder for its 27th annual year to WestWorld of Scottsdale starting Wednesday, April 3rd through Sunday, April 7th, 2024.  Kicking off the four-night music festival in Arizona Bike Week’s RockYard is Southern Rock Rapper Yelawolf, who … Read More

Remembering a Local GOP Icon

Scottsdale resident Barbara Espinosa recently passed away at the age of 86. That name may not mean anything to some readers, but her impact was a significant one. She left an imprint that you absolutely have seen, even if the name doesn’t ring any bells. Espinosa was an icon in local GOP politics: a disruptor, a thought leader, and an … Read More

Maricopa County Has a New Sheriff with a New Party, but Not Without Controversy

Maricopa County, you have a new head Sheriff. And as far as successions go, this one is a bit more controversial than most. In a surprise move, Democrat Paul Penzone announced that he was stepping down to take a community relations job with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Cleaning up after the myriad federal restrictions in the wake of former Sheriff … Read More