Mayor’s Borowsky’s Statement Regarding Termination of Chief of Staff

“I was informed by city management today, after a 65-day investigation, that Chief of Staff R. Lamar Whitmer, has been terminated. To be clear, I do not condone inappropriate workplace conversations, did not witness them and would not tolerate them. Furthermore, I fully believe workplace rules should be followed, public trust should never be abused, and this has been fully … Read More

A Sonoran Trumpet, Still Blowing Strong: The Enduring Voice of Roger Clyne

Some artists chase charts. Some chase radio. Roger Clyne has spent thirty years chasing something harder to pin down: the soul of a place. This weekend, the Tempe-born singer and his Peacemakers marked two milestones at once: the release of Hell to Breakfast, his first album in nearly a decade, and the 30th anniversary of Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy, … Read More

$10.4 million win positions Scottsdale to take first step to transform WestWorld drainage infrastructure

The Water Infrastructure Financing Authority of Arizona (WIFA) has approved a $10,436,918 low-cost loan, including $1 million in principal forgiveness, to support major drainage improvements at WestWorld of Scottsdale — a key priority of Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s administration. The investment marks a major first step forward in delivering long-needed improvements that will enhance WestWorld’s safety, operations, and economic performance, Mayor … Read More

Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Water is Fast Becoming the New Gold!

By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: For years overdevelopment has taken a heavy toll on Scottsdale’s special character and high quality of life. Clogged roads, blocked views, higher taxes and overburdened infrastructure have been the legacy of the overdevelopment previous City Council majorities have approved. But now, overdevelopment poses another threat to Scottsdale’s residents – water shortages! Arizona is suffering from … Read More

The End of an Era: Bobby Hurley is Out and ASU Basketball Takes a New Direction

Eleven seasons. Three NCAA Tournament appearances. And one absolutely brutal final exit. Bobby Hurley’s time as Arizona State’s head men’s basketball coach is officially over, with athletic director Graham Rossini announcing that Hurley’s contract would not be renewed just hours after the Sun Devils’ blowout 91-42 loss to No. 7 Iowa State in the Big 12 tournament. It was a … Read More

ParkingGate 2.0: Scottsdale’s $100K-Per-Spot Garage Just Won’t Quit

By Alexander Lomax Just when you thought Scottsdale’s most dramatic parking saga might finally find a spot to rest, the city went ahead and unveiled its grand vision for the Brown Avenue Parking Structure Expansion: a four-level, Western-style garage that will set taxpayers back a cool $18 million, or roughly $100,000 per parking stall. Yes, per stall. Let that marinate. … Read More

The Best Way To Beat Record Phoenix Heat? Indoors at Scottsdale Art Week This Weekend With Four Days of World-Class Galleries Inside WestWorld’s Air-Conditioned North Hall

With record heat expected across the Valley, Scottsdale Art Week presented by Scottsdale Ferrari arrives at just the right time, offering an indoor, climate-controlled alternative to outdoor events on an unusually warm March weekend. Unlike many early spring special events and festivals in Arizona, Scottsdale Art Week takes place inside, uniting 120 international galleries and showcasing blue-chip, Indigenous, Western and … Read More