Scottsdale Making Itself an Even Better Place to Work with Parental Leave

We all know that Scottsdale is a great place to live, to raise a family, to vacation, and to spend your weekends. We rarely think about how it is to work for the city of Scottsdale however; little is said about city employees, which often is a positive. But city leadership has found room for improvement, and in the process … Read More

Guest Editorial: Sustainability: A Guiding Light or a Boondoggle?

By Councilwoman Betty Janik The idea of Sustainability conjures up strong emotions. Those who embrace the idea view it as a way to foster environmental conditions that support current and future generations, a life saver. The naysayers think of it as a way for big brother to reduce our freedoms. Can we bridge that gap?? We just experienced the hottest … Read More

Punching Up at Silicon Valley: Arizona AG Mayes Joins Others in Lawsuit Against Meta

Any students of local current events and politics probably understands the dynamic of the overly ambitious County Attorney or Attorney General: one who desperately wants a landmark case that will propel their names into the papers and to higher office, and perhaps reaches past what seems reasonable considering their jurisdiction. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes may have found such a … Read More

Looking Forward: The Scottsdale Mayoral Race

Next year will present many interesting electoral races; along with a Presidential race, Arizona will showcase what is likely to be one of the most interesting Senate races in the country, as well as all of the countywide races. But there will also be a host of local races, and for those of us in Scottsdale, the headline municipal race … Read More

Where Have You Gone, Banner Health?

Regular readers likely know about the Banner Health controversy (if not, you can get up to date here). In short, Banner Health is attempting to put a hospital facility in north Scottsdale, an area well-served by existing healthcare facilities already, a facility that no one at all was clamoring for. A battle was sure to be on its plate; this … Read More

Arizona Coyotes Fan Fest Returns Saturday, October 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Main Event in Tempe

Meet Coyotes Players, Autograph Signings, Join Q&A with Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong, Plus See Howler and The Squad 48 Entertainment Team The 2023-24 season is here and The Arizona Coyotes are excited to celebrate Mullett Magic with the most spirited Fan Fest yet. Make plans now to join the Coyotes on Saturday, October 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Main Event Tempe located at 8545 S. Emerald Dr., Tempe, … Read More