By Alexander Lomax In the face of consistent pressure and bullying, the fight for Scottsdale’s soul took a decisive turn this week as brave residents refused to bow down. And yes, it again ties back to our least favorite corporate citizen. Taxpayers Against Awful Apartment Zoning Exemptions (TAAAZE) has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of legislation specifically crafted to benefit one … Read More
Illegal to Stand on Medians in Scottsdale? Impinging on Freedom or a Common Sense Ordinance?
By Ronald Sampson Effective September 25, 2025, Scottsdale implemented a new ordinance making it illegal to stand on traffic medians for more than two traffic light cycles on streets with speed limits above 30 mph. Violators face Class 3 misdemeanor charges, with potential fines up to $500 and jail time up to 30 days. While city officials frame this as … Read More
A New Dawn for Arizona Hockey: Hope Returns to the Valley
After the heartbreak of losing our beloved Arizona Coyotes in 2024, a beacon of hope has emerged from an unexpected but powerful source: Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Thomas Galvin. In the process he is exemplifying exactly the kind of bold, visionary leadership our state needs. Galvin didn’t just make empty promises; he took decisive action by forming an advisory … Read More
Guest Editorial: PV Post Office Saved!
By Julie Pace, Town Councilmember Thanks to the hard work and diligence of Paradise Valley Mayor Mark Stanton and Town Manager Andrew Ching, our beloved PV Post Office, which has been around for more than 60 years, is being removed from the closure list after the United States Postal Service informed the town of their plans to shut it down. … Read More
Arizona Democrats Take a Much Needed New Direction with Election of New Chair
By Alexander Lomax It has been an absolutely wild (and not in a good way) 2025 for the Arizona Democratic Party. After a vote of state committee members showed that they desired a real change, they voted out their previous Chair and voted in a relative outsider, Robert Branscomb II. But what followed was an absolute mess: he fired nearly … Read More
Lawsuit To Be Filed Thursday Against Unconstitutional “Axon Bill” SB1543. Seeks To Reclaim Rights and Defeat Special Interests In Scottsdale And Arizona
(Scottsdale, Ariz.) A lawsuit will be filed Thursday against Axon’s assault on democracy and the right to challenge local government through the referendum process. It will be filed by TAAAZE (Taxpayers Against Awful Apartment Zoning Exemptions) the political action committee that successfully launched a referendum against the Axon apartment entitlement in Scottsdale, collecting more than 27,000 signatures last fall to … Read More
From Oregon Drive-Thru to Wall Street: Black Rock Coffee’s Arizona Success Story
In a world where corporate giants dominate headlines, it’s refreshing to witness a genuine success story unfold right here in Scottsdale. Last week, our city’s own Black Rock Coffee Bar made its debut on the stock market, raising $294.1 million and achieving a valuation that soared above $1 billion. But Black Rock’s journey to Wall Street began far from the … Read More
Aiming High and Dreaming Big: A Local Community College Student Positions Himself for Greatness
Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come when we bet on ourselves. That’s exactly what Paradise Valley Community College physics student Julian Douglas did this summer, and our entire community should be celebrating his incredible achievement. Douglas didn’t just land any internship; he secured a coveted spot at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, one of the most prestigious research facilities in … Read More
Mesa is About to Get Its Due: Legacy Park Rising to National Prominence
Mesa is about to experience a transformation unlike anything the East Valley has ever seen. Legacy Park, the $1 billion first phase of what will become a multibillion dollar, 200-acre mixed-use development, promises to redefine what luxury living and entertainment look like in Southeast Arizona. This isn’t just another shopping center or residential complex; Legacy Park represents a complete reimagining … Read More
Exciting Accessibility: A Recent Scottsdale Event Demonstrates the Possibilities
The USA Wheelchair Football League recently brought six teams from across the country to WestWorld of Scottsdale for what has become an annual showcase of athletic excellence. For those unfamiliar with the sport, this isn’t your typical feel-good story about overcoming obstacles – it’s about elite athletes competing at the highest level of their game. The USA Wheelchair Football League … Read More