Arizona Bike Week, the premier motorcycle rally in the Southwest, is gearing up for an electrifying rock n roll showdown as eight local bands compete for four prized performance slots on the HandleBar Saloon stage during the upcoming rally on April 3rd through the 7th. The public is invited to the final round of the competition, which will take place on Saturday, January 6th, from 11:00 … Read More
She’s In: Linda Milhaven Jumps Into Scottsdale Mayoral Race
She’s In Former Scottsdale City Councilwoman Linda Milhaven earlier this week filed the paperwork to officially enter the 2024 race against Mayor David Ortega. Lisa Borowsky, also a former Scottsdale City Councilwoman and Ortega’s final foe in 2020, has left little doubt that she also intends to run. Even more interesting is yet another former — thrice elected Mayor Jim … Read More
Will Tempe’s Loss Be Scottsdale’s Gain? Coyotes Looking in NE Valley for New Arena
As every sports fan in the Valley knows, it’s been a difficult and contentious road for the Arizona Coyotes. After Tempe voters voted down the plan to bring a new arena and entertainment district to the city, one which would have served as an incredible economic stimulus to the surrounding area, the team has been trying to figure out its … Read More
Julie Warner of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Honored as Realtor of the Year by Paradise Valley Luxury Home Tour
Julie Warner, a top-producing real estate agent with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, has been awarded the prestigious title of Realtor of the Year by the Paradise Valley Luxury Home Tour. This recognition comes in light of Warner’s exceptional character, outstanding service to the community, and her remarkable contributions to the Paradise Valley Luxury Home Tour. The Paradise Valley Luxury Home Tour … Read More
Wait…What? Scottsdale’s Treasurer Says That We Need to Spend More Money?
Here at the Arizona Progress & Gazette, we largely consider ourselves to be principled conservatives; not always in the traditional political sense but in the pragmatic way. Unnecessary bureaucracy is to be avoided like the plague, and all government spending should be with a purpose and providing value. After all, plenty of other municipalities fail at these two principles, and … Read More
Scottsdale a Burgeoning Leader in Tech? New Announcement Indicates That Possibility
Scottsdale has rarely been seen as a tech leader; a great place to retire, to vacation, to golf and to party, of course. It has also had a thriving business climate, but when it comes to tech it has been dwarfed by other areas of the Valley. Even a massive Intel campus has provided Chandler a noteworthy tech climate. A … Read More
STRs Persist as Issue in Scottsdale, Will It Become an Election Hot-Button Again?
Short-term rentals (STRs) turned into a considerable campaign issue in 2020 as out-of-control parties became an issue in many Scottsdale neighborhoods, angering many constituents and igniting calls for change. It became one of the platform points for Dave Ortega’s successful run for Mayor that year, and while some changes have been made, it’s increasingly evident that it is still a … Read More
Guest Editorial: 2024 Campaign Announcement
By Councilwoman Tammy Caputi Over the last 3 years I’ve had the honor and privilege of serving as your City Councilwoman. Much has been accomplished, but there’s always more to do. As we turn the corner towards 2024, I’m seeking re-election to continue the great work that’s being done by this council. I humbly ask you to join my team … Read More
Arizona’s Attainable Housing Leader, Greenlight Communities, Hits Major Milestone Completing Its 4,000 Unit to Date and Closes 2023 With 6 Communities Under Construction Including Further Expansion into Southern Arizona
Arizona’s attainable housing leader, Greenlight Communities, is proud to close out 2023 with several major milestone, including 4 completed and 6 new attainable rental communities currently under construction across the state, further expansion into Southern Arizona and additional future plans to expand into Peoria and Surprise. Founded in 2018, Greenlight Communities was the first company in Arizona to focus solely on building privately-funded attainable rental housing. To date, the … Read More
Speakers’ Corner: Bob Littlefield
Editor’s note: This is a place where free speech and public debate are welcomed and encouraged. The Speakers’ Corner originated in the mid-19th century at London’s Hyde Park. The concept spread worldwide both physically and now virtually. Here at the Arizona Progress & Gazette, we are presenting this platform in the form of question-and-answer style interviews with people who have … Read More