Merit Partners Announces Jack Czerwinski as New Member of the Firm

(PHOENIX) –Phoenix-based Merit Partners, Arizona’s number one industrial real estate developer with projects all over the Valley representing a combined investment in excess of $2 billion, is proud to announce Jack Czerwinski as Managing Director. Czerwinski brings a wide breadth of knowledge to Merit Partners. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Law and a master’s degree in Real Estate … Read More

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Presents the Top Homes in Tubac, Arizona – the Nation’s Best Small Art Town

A Rich History and Exquisite Modern Touch, These Timeless Tubac Homes Exude Western Luxury (TUBAC, Ariz.) – Recently named the winner of the Best Small Art Town National Contest for its 100 eclectic shops and world-class galleries, Tubac, Arizona has a rich history dating back more than 350-years ago. Located just 45 minutes south of Tucson and with a population … Read More

Guest Editorial: Many Questions but Few Answers

By Alexander Lomax In a shocking development last week, former Scottsdale Unified Superintendent Denise Birdwell was indicted by the Arizona Attorney General’s office on 18 felony charges related to kickbacks and fraud while in her role. It is alleged that millions of taxpayer dollars were improperly diverted to a construction firm which then rewarded her monetarily. Perhaps the most damning … Read More

CEO and Founder of My Sister’s Closet Selects Fresh Start to be the Recipient of $39,000 Donation

Ann Siner is Helping Women Create a Brighter Future at Fresh Start Women’s Foundation Through Her Generous Donation (PHOENIX) – My Sister’s Closet, My Sister’s Attic, Well Suited and My Sisters’ Charities Thrift Store is proud to announce a new $39,000 donation made to Fresh Start Women’s Foundation this month. Fulfilling a May Mother’s Day pledge initiative, My Sister’s Closet … Read More

Lee & Associates Announces the $23.4 Million Sale of the West Park Promenade in Billings, Montana

The Property, a 145,637 Square Foot Shopping Center, was on the Market for just 3 Months and Attracted Multiple Offers (BILLINGS, Mont.) – Lee & Associates, which specializes in providing exceptional commercial brokerage services of industrial, office, investment, multifamily, retail, and land, is pleased to announce the sale of the West Park Promenade in Billings, Montana. Paradise Valley resident, Jan … Read More

Guest Editorial: Reading the Tea (Party) Leaves

by Alexander Lomax Photo Credit: azcentral.com In case you missed it, former President Trump came to Phoenix this past weekend in a rally organized by the conservative group Turning Point USA. While Trump speaking isn’t notable by itself, what is notable is that the declared Republican candidates for Governor and Secretary of State were invited to address the crowd. Quite … Read More

32 Current and Former Local Government Officials Endorse Kimberly Yee for Governor

PHOENIX, AZ – In a show of strength today, Kimberly Yee for Governor announces 32 county, city and town endorsements representing local governments, including mayors and law enforcement officials across Arizona. “Kimberly Yee stands with law enforcement and that’s why I am proud to support a proven conservative fighter like Kimberly for Governor,” Graham County Attorney Scott Bennett said. “Kimberly … Read More

Guest Editorial: Trying Something New

By Alexander Lomax The city of Scottsdale isn’t exactly known for bold new ideas. The preservation of the past is actually a fairly important part of Scottsdale’s identity. As such, even relatively non-controversial ideas have a fairly tough road to implementation. Any readers here have almost certainly been to street fairs; events where a road (or several) is blocked off, … Read More

Guest Editorial: The Libertarian Master of Puppets

By Alexander Lomax The parade of new entrants in Arizona political races continued last week, as we have a new candidate looking to unseat Mark Kelly: Blake Masters declared his candidacy for the US Senate. Who is Blake Masters, you may be asking yourself. Not much is known about Mr. Masters, but what is known is unusual. Most notably, he … Read More

Justice For All

In our legal system equality is supposed to preside.  Black or white.  Rich or poor.  Powerful or not.  Yet, there is a belief that the elite, including politicians, can be above the law. We’re about to find out, courtesy of the Scottsdale City Attorney’s Office.  It is apparently deciding whether to charge embattled Paradise Valley Councilman Paul Dembow with a … Read More