Guest Editorial: It’s About Time

By Scottsdale Pinetop 2021 is just a few days away to the pleasure of many ready to put 2020 in the rear-view mirror. And with the start of a new year also brings the start of some new Arizona laws, most notably Arizona’s distracted driving law which will go into effect on January 1st. For us, this is a no-brainer. … Read More

Guest Editorial: Let’s Not Jeopardize A Birdie for Scottsdale

By Scottsdale Pinetop For so many in the entertainment and event business, the cancellation or adaptation of hosting large-scale events is a recurring challenge as they navigate the uncharted waters of the pandemic. In any other normal year, the winter months would be the Valley’s peak tourism season. The social calendar filled with activities such as art walks, the Arabian … Read More

2021 Predictions For Arizona, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Environs

*Scottsdale Councilman-Elect Tom Durham will become an influential new voice for Scottsdale arts *The likely 2022 race to be Paradise Valley’s new mayor will become livelier than it already is *The number of people interested in running for Scottsdale Mayor in 2024 will grow to more than the current three *Scottsdale Mayor-Elect Dave Ortega will re-institute the city’s mask requirement … Read More

Guest Editorial: Last Minute Save For The Holidays

By Scottsdale Pinetop The cancellation or adaptation of community events seems to be a recurring theme this year as we continue to live through the pandemic. No matter how much preparation and effort goes into planning an event – sometimes things just take a wrong turn. Such was almost the case for the small town of Pinetop-Lakeside and its annual … Read More

Guest Editorial: Grateful To Have Survived The Odds. Opening A New Scottsdale Restaurant In The Age Of COVID And Unrest

By Laurent Halasz Owner/Founder FRANCINE Restaurant Opening a new restaurant under normal circumstances can be a challenge. And in this age of COVID may it may seem insurmountable. My name is Laurent Halasz and I am the founder and owner of Francine, a new French inspired Mediterranean fine dining restaurant in the Luxury Wing of Scottsdale Fashion Square. I have … Read More

Special Feature: Most Read Stories From This Week

Staff Report –  A recap of the top three stories on Arizona Progress & Gazette from the past week.  Guest Editorial: Beginning Of The End These past nine months have been long and hard for everyone across the nation. For the numerous front-line works battling new cases every day to challenging work-home dynamics to small business owners struggling to make … Read More

Guest Editorial: Waiting For The Curtain

By Scottsdale Pinetop There’s an ominous feeling when standing on the corner of Third Street and Roosevelt in Downtown Phoenix. Just a year ago, the area was a thriving and up-and-coming artist district. But today, it’s one step above empty. On any other given year, the streets and shops would normally be filled with independent, local artists selling their works. … Read More

All Deliberate Speed

We all enjoy the rewards of home improvement projects well done.  But until a landslide bond and infrastructure plan approved by Scottsdale voters in November, 2019, the city did not have the means to do many.  Indeed, it had been two decades since the community had given thumbs up, Bob Villa-style. Now that’s all changing.  Led by senior city staff, … Read More

Guest Editorial: Scottsdale’s Finest Leading The Vaccine Way

By Scottsdale Pinetop The first round of the coronavirus vaccine arrived in Arizona early Monday morning and for many, it signals the start of the end of the pandemic. And while many are already preparing to receive the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, others are a bit more hesitant to roll up their sleeves. But one of Scottsdale’s heroes … Read More

Guest Editorial: Beginning Of The End

By Scottsdale Pinetop These past nine months have been long and hard for everyone across the nation. For the numerous front-line works battling new cases every day to challenging work-home dynamics to small business owners struggling to make it to the new year. But today, many woke up to more than just optimism. It’s the first punch back against COVID-19. … Read More