By: Scottsdale Pinetop Every strong campaign needs a good slogan. For President Trump it was “Make American Great Again.” For World War II Army recruiting it was “I Want You.” A catchy slogan can help win elections or bring people together under a single cause. But if done wrong, it can send the wrong message. That’s what happened last week … Read More

By: Scottsdale Pinetop More bright yellow and lime green bikes appear to be popping up everywhere in the Valley. The City of Scottsdale piloted the bike share program in early November and it has now extended to Mesa, Tempe and potentially Paradise Valley – taking on a life of its own. Bike share programs provide residents and visitors with a … Read More

By: Scottsdale Pinetop In the political world, there are only two reasons to visit New Hampshire in the middle of March – snow and New Hampshire is the first state to vote in a presidential primary. When politicians head to New Hampshire, it tends to raise eyebrows. That’s exactly what happened for Senator Jeff Flake last week when it was … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop Low salaries have many teachers seeing red. Arizona educators have decided to send a message that the current status quo for school funding is unacceptable. Arizona administrators, educators, parents and students have now joined the West Virginia teacher’s movement by wearing red to school and urging others to do the same. What first started as a small … Read More

It was like watching Godfather III.  That’s how disappointing this weekend’s Canal Convergence was at the Scottsdale Waterfront. For years the unique display of art had been trending as one of the city’s great emerging events. But this past weekend did Scottsdale Public Art forget to let anyone know what could previously be called a spectacle was actually going on?  … Read More