As the clock ticks down on 2025, Scottsdale, as always, will transform into one of Arizona’s most exciting destinations for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Whether you’re seeking glamorous rooftop parties, elegant dinners, or high-energy dance floors, our city has something for everyone looking to welcome 2026 in style. W Scottsdale Renaissance Affair Step into a Bridgerton-inspired wonderland at W Scottsdale’s … Read More
Scottsdale Tips Of The Week
A city that is rapidly become a hot new culinary destination, Scottsdale recently welcomed 2 new additions not to be missed. Wolf by Vanderpump has views and a vibe on the 7th floor of the Caesar’s Republic hotel that you need to experience to believe. And 40-Love which has replaced the long-time Kelly’s Pub in Old Town with a good, … Read More
Chaparral’s Future Ready Conference Showcases Scottsdale Schools’ Commitment to Excellence
When 480 Career and Technical Education students gathered at Chaparral High School for the 2025 Future Ready Conference, they weren’t just attending another school event: they were experiencing the kind of transformative educational opportunity that defines excellence in Scottsdale Unified School District. The full-day conference, presented by SUSD’s CTE department in partnership with Scottsdale Rotary, brought students face-to-face with real-world … Read More
Guest Editorial: Leadership in Action: Bob Littlefield Steps Up to Stop the Axon Faction’s Sellout of Scottsdale
By Scottsdale Voter Just in time for Christmas, three-term Councilor and TAAAZE founder Bob Littlefield, delivers a gift to residents: a second lawsuit against the City’s shameful backroom MOU with Axon. This latest suit goes straight at the outrageous November 17 “compromise” that the Axon Faction, led by unpopular Democrat Solange Whitehead and embattled Mayor Lisa Borowsky, rammed through on a … Read More
We All Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief: Coach Dillingham is Staying in Tempe
tempe, asu, The past week has been an emotional rollercoaster for Sun Devil Nation. When Michigan fired Sherrone Moore and Kenny Dillingham’s name immediately shot to the top of their wish list, every ASU fan felt that familiar dread; the sinking feeling that comes when blue-blood programs start circling our best asset. But today, we can finally exhale. Coach Dillingham … Read More
Guest Editorial: More conservative leaders endorse the campaign!
By George Khalaf I am humbled and grateful to announce the latest round of endorsements for my campaign for Arizona State House in LD3. These leaders represent patriotism, clarity, conservatism, America-First ideals and common sense. They make our state great. They reflect the voices of our grassroots, who will always be the backbone of this campaign. I’ve been proud to … Read More
Profiles in Courage: When Mayors Choose Constituents Over Corporate Pressure
By Alexander Lomax Sometimes the measure of leadership isn’t found in what you approve, but in what you have the courage to oppose. The contrast between Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke’s decisive rejection of an unpopular AI data center and Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s handling of the unpopular Axon development reveals two fundamentally different approaches to serving constituents when corporate interests … Read More
Water Issues are Back to the Forefront in Arizona: How Concerned Should You Be?
The collapse of Colorado River negotiations on November 11 wasn’t just a bureaucratic failure; it’s a warning sign that Arizona’s water future remains deeply uncertain. When Governor Katie Hobbs and bipartisan legislative leaders jointly urged federal intervention, calling Colorado River reliability “a matter of national security,” they weren’t being hyperbolic. The question isn’t whether Arizona faces water challenges, but how severe those … Read More
Guest Editorial: Update: State of the Governor’s Race
By David Schweikert As we head into the holiday season, I wanted to take a moment and give you an update on the state of play in the Republican primary for Governor. But before I do, I want to address the troubling decision by Karrin Taylor Robson to put out a made-up poll, from a made-up polling firm, that preposterously … Read More
SUSD Assistant Principal Scandal: What Can You Do to Protect Your Children?
The resignation of Saguaro High School Athletic Director Lucas Ackerson following allegations of inappropriate messaging with a middle school student has sent shockwaves through the Scottsdale community. While Scottsdale police determined there wasn’t sufficient evidence for criminal charges, the incident represents a deeply troubling breach of trust that every parent must take seriously. The student’s father, speaking at the school board meeting, … Read More