By Ronald Sampson Here we are yet again…another trip around the sun, another year of wins and losses, of mistakes and corrections, or joy and regrets. I prefer not to make resolutions, because I don’t want the accountability and expectations put on myself. I don’t need anyone reminding me of what I thought I should be doing months before. I’m … Read More
Scottsdale’s New Iconic Annual Event? What to Expect at This Year’s Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week
Scottsdale is defined in part by truly iconic events. Barrett-Jackson, the Waste Management Open, the Scottsdale Polo Championships, the sort of events that many will travel from across the state to see and some from across the country to inject money into the Scottsdale economy. One more event is showing enough promise to insert itself into that conversation. The Scottsdale … Read More
You Are Invited: Scottsdale Inauguration Celebration
Scottsdale, this is your first opportunity to become engaged with the new iteration of Scottsdale leadership.
What a Year: Arizona Progress & Gazette Hits New Heights Thanks to You
Friends, another year has come and gone, and with it new personal records. This humble little blog which is primarily focused on Scottsdale and Paradise Valley events, politics, and lifestyle has gone around the sun one more time, and what a great year it’s been! We have once again set a new record in our readership with over 121,000 readers! … Read More
As Kyrsten Sinema Prepares to Leave the Senate, What Should We Think About her Legacy?
By Alexander Lomax In politics, “one and done” is almost universally a negative. Never in my lifetime has a President chosen not to run for re-election after their first term save the emergency scramble to pressure Biden not to, so a “one-term President” means electoral failure. A one-term Congressman barely has enough time to ditch a map of the building … Read More
Suns Owners Compensating for Disappointing On-The-Court Performance with…Cheap Hot Dogs?
We are about to roll into the 25 portion of the 2024/25 Phoenix Suns season, and so far, this season has been a gigantic Mehhhhhhh. The season started with serious hope; it had better after all, with the biggest payroll in the sport. In the NBA when you have a few mega-stars, anything is possible, including a championship. Yet at … Read More
Studying the Economic Impact of WestWorld
WestWorld of Scottsdale is not something that is often thought about unless you happen to be heading to an event there. Spreading over a comparatively massive 386 acres, it still manages to frequently fly under most residents’ radar by way of its location, tucked away from main thoroughfares and lacking in gaudy, ostentatious flash of visual “wow factors”. Still it … Read More
Scottsdale Residents Fight Back! Record Number Of Signatures Submitted Opposing Massive Apartment Complex Despite Axon Bullying Tactics
Despite shocking intimidation tactics from Axon, a record number of referendum petition signatures, more than 25,000 have been submitted to place on the ballot a massive, unwanted and unneeded apartment project near Hayden and the 101. The signatures were turned in Saturday December 21st at Scottsdale City Hall. Petition organizers were joined by elected and leaders including Scottsdale City Councilman … Read More
AP&G Exclusive: An Interview with Scottsdale City Councilwoman Tammy Caputi
Thank you for taking some time out to chat with us, Councilwoman Caputi. It’s been a great four years in Scottsdale, and your leadership played a big role in that. When you look back on the last four years, what are you most proud of? The city is better today than it was 4 years ago by every metric, and … Read More
A Tribute to a Job Well Done: Saluting Outgoing City Manager Jim Thompson
While it is the nature of many of us to nitpick and complain when things in life aren’t perfect, the fact of the matter is that there are precious few things to complain about in Scottsdale. This city has long been so exemplary that while other cities can gripe about serious crime and quality of life issues, our problems are … Read More