Arizona’s 1st Congressional District race was bound to be an interesting one; it always is. But a recent addition to the race makes it even more compelling with potentially even more interesting new entrants to come. The race took a dramatic turn this week when Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda announced her candidacy with a coveted endorsement from President Donald … Read More
Scottsdale’s Dope of the Week: Local “Influencer” is a Crappy Influence
Congratulations to 27-year-old Brett Carlin, who has earned this week’s prestigious distinction of being Scottsdale’s Most Embarrassing Export. In a city known for luxury cars and audacious flash, a city of peacocks showing off their feathers, Carlin managed to stand out…but not in the way his Instagram followers might have hoped. Our hometown hero was indicted this week on two … Read More
Is a Major New Scandal Brewing in Scottsdale with Axon and Some of its Allies?
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A Hot Topic Comes to Scottsdale: Why Broadband in Arizona Matters
It is rare that Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs comes to Scottsdale, but it came paired with an even more unusual conversation in our city: the importance of broadband. But it’s an important conversation that was had here, as well as an irony worth acknowledging. Scottsdale, with its gleaming tech campuses and fiber-optic infrastructure serving residents who take high-speed internet for … Read More
A Big Splash in Scottsdale Politics: A Local Stand-out Announces Run for City Council
By Ronald Sampson Scottsdale City Council has been a bit…contentious recently. With plenty of battles amongst members, it has nearly been asking for cooler heads. And it was with perhaps perfect timing that that request was answered. Longtime Scottsdalian Raoul Zubia recently announced that he will be running for city council next year. He brings decades of dedicated service to … Read More
First-Time Performance of Oasis Classic by Whiskey’s Quicker at Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Nov. 8 to Celebrate the State’s Top-Selling Champagne Event
Band of Arizona’s Most Influential Sports Writer of All Time to Follow Up on Last Year’s Polo Party performance; Treat Crowd to Cover of Oasis Smash Hit Lauded Arizona sports authority and Whiskey’s Quicker guitarist Dan Bickley is set to deliver another memorable moment at this year’s Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships, treating fans to a first-time performance of Oasis’ smash hit, … Read More
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky hosts Oct. 29 Town Hall to set the record straight on critical issues
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is hosting a public Town Hall at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. “This Town Hall is about transparency and accountability,” Mayor Borowsky said. “I want to hear directly from residents. Your questions, concerns, and ideas matter acutely as I fight to put the interests of Scottsdale first.” Residents … Read More
Guest Editorial: Denver must put people over profits, stop Axon’s contract renewal | OPINION
Some interesting analysis from our friends to the north. Please check out this article from coloradopolitics.com. By Sofia Solano Denver families are cutting back on groceries, skipping family outings, and facing a housing affordability crisis — yet their tax dollars are helping fund one of America’s highest-paid chief executives. Rick Smith, chief executive of Axon Enterprises, took home a staggering … Read More
Scottsdale Unified is Considering Closing Schools: a Failure in Leadership
Scottsdale Unified School District is facing a difficult decision that’s sending ripples through our community: the potential closure and repurposing of two neighborhood schools. And the choice they’re seemingly leaning towards is the wrong one. Scottsdale Unified is considering repurposing Pima Elementary and Echo Canyon K-8 School, citing low student enrollment as the primary reason. Both schools currently have fewer … Read More