By Recker McDowell — COVID-19 has caused unprecedented stresses and strains on public health and jobs. The pandemic has magnified social, political and culture divisions. But it also bringing out the best in people. Many of our neighbors are stepping forward and helping others when they need it most. Students and staff at Scottsdale Community College have been doing this … Read More

(SCOTTSDALE)  – Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate, Scottsdale based Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce The Power of 4 – Anne Morrisey, Bee Francis, Karen Baldwin and Kathleen Benoit were recently recognized in the 2020 REAL Trends “The Thousand.” The annual report is a summary of the top 1,000 independent real estate agents and teams in … Read More

(SCOTTSDALE) — FRANCINE, a new Mediterranean fine dining restaurant opening in mid-August in the luxury wing of Scottsdale Fashion Square is currently looking for approximately 60 new employees to fill various positions. Those positions include a Sous Chef, Servers, Sanitizers, Hostess, Bartenders, Cooks, Dishwashers, Bussers, Food Runners and more. Anchored by the cuisine and inspired design from the South of … Read More

(SCOTTSDALE) –  Mountainside Fitness announced it will file a lawsuit against Arizona Governor Doug Ducey Tuesday after he arbitrarily selected health clubs to close again for a period of at least a month. Mountainside Fitness CEO and Founder Tom Hatten made the announcement after he learned of Governor Ducey’s new order from watching his press conference. “Governor Ducey gave us … Read More

(MESA) — Scottsdale-based Greenlight Communities, the country’s first company to innovatively focus solely on building “attainable” housing to fill the void between affordable and luxury apartments, has set its sights on Mesa for its latest Cabana-branded apartment community. Greenlight Communities is pleased to announce they have broken ground on Cabana on Power and construction of the rental community will begin … Read More

(SCOTTSDALE) — As wildfires sweep through parts of Arizona, including the Tonto National Forest and Cave Creek north of Phoenix, the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center is getting ready for an influx of injured, displaced, and orphaned wild animals. “SWCC has seen a large increase in orphaned and displaced animals this spring. Animals that have not perished in the fires have … Read More

(SCOTTSDALE) —The Maya Day & Night Club in Downtown Scottsdale has announced that it will be closed from at least June 26th through the July 4th Holiday weekend in order to respond appropriately to the recent increase in COVID 19 diagnoses in Maricopa County. “The team at Maya Day & Night Club has been strenuously enforcing the protocols set by the CDC, the State of Arizona, and the City … Read More

(SCOTTSDALE) — During these unprecedented times, Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale is proud to announce a new charitable initiative that will help Valley charities during this difficult time. D.R.I.V.E, which stands for Donations for Recovery & Investment that are Very Essential, will kick off a year-long campaign focusing on supporting and highlighting local causes. The initiative is a continuation of Mercedes-Benz of … Read More

(SCOTTSDALE) — Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Arizona’s luxury real estate leader, is pleased to present high-end properties across the Valley that offer uniquely contemporary homes incorporating state-of-the art smart technology, floor to ceiling glass walls and distinctive concrete architecture.  The homes offer spectacular views and unique designs that embody and enhance the surrounding landscape. With a focus on using … Read More

The U.S. Supreme Court saved nearly 1 million young immigrants who grew up as Americans from potentially being deported with its decision to keep the Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in place. The DACA decision protects Dreamers who were brought to the U.S. by their families at a young age and upends the Trump Administration’s current effort to … Read More