Enhancements for the “Best Local Bank in the Best City in America” As many, if not all, banks increasingly rely on automation and outsourced call centers to handle client matters, Scottsdale Community Bank is taking the opposite approach, celebrating its third anniversary by permanently forgoing the use of customer service phone banks in favor of providing person-to-person, direct access to in-house bankers … Read More
Major Retailers, Must-Try Eateries & New Fitness Concept Coming to The Promenade Scottsdale
Pvolve Fitness Studio makes its Arizona debut; IKEA, Sugar Sugar & Kura Sushi also among the tenants currently under construction at Vestar-Managed shopping center The Promenade has unveiled an exciting new lineup of retailers. As a premier shopping destination in Scottsdale, The Promenade continues to establish itself as a prominent open-air retail hub. Managed by Vestar, the center is now over 98% leased, … Read More
Hard Rock Legends & Homegrown Talent Taking the Stage at Arizona Bike Week April 2 – 6, 2025
Stone Temple Pilots, Jackyl, MuDvAyNe, Marilyn Manson & 22 Local Bands Set to Perform Over 5-Day Motorcycle & Music Festival at WestWorld Arizona Bike Week will hit WestWorld of Scottsdale April 2nd – 6th, 2025, bringing adrenaline-pumping entertainment from rock legends and rising stars alike. Stone Temple Pilots, Jackyl, MuDvAyNe and Marilyn Manson will hit the stage as headliners, while 22 local bands will keep the crowd rocking throughout … Read More
Saguaro U – the High School’s Surprising Ability to Produce NFL Players
It has been over one month since the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles satisfied nearly the entire football fanbase (save some Taylor Swift fans) by absolutely creaming the Kansas City Chiefs. But lest one thinks that we will receive extended rest from the football season, that rest is officially over. Free agency has started with a few big signings and … Read More
Sharon Stone to Auction Original Painting at Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week to Benefit Barrow Neurological Institute
Bidding on Work by Acclaimed Actress to Start at $30,000; Support Groundbreaking Neurological, Spinal Research A rare opportunity to own a piece of Hollywood history is coming to Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week, with an original painting by award-winning actress Sharon Stone going up for auction with all proceeds benefiting the Barrow Neurological Institute. The piece will be available for viewing at … Read More
Be the First to Experience Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week During an Exclusive First Look Thursday, March 20
Break the Story On This Unprecedented Art Event Before It Opens to the Public Be the first to step inside Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week during a private First Look for media from noon until 5 p.m. Thursday, March 20 in the North Hall of WestWorld of Scottsdale. This exclusive sneak preview gives journalists a jump start on covering Arizona’s first major international … Read More
What the Arizona Opera Loses, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Gains: A Surprising Switch is a Win for Scottsdale
Career changes are normal, but rarely does one move from the top of one industry to the top of another. Even rarer still is when one doesn’t have to move cities in order to do so, but a recent career move that encompassed all of this exemplifies the talent of the person involved as well as the level of respect … Read More
An AP&G Exclusive: Our Interview with Scottsdale City Councilwoman and Vice Mayor Jan Dubauskas
Councilwoman, thank you so much for your time. We know that our readership would love to learn more about you and appreciate that you’ve given us the opportunity to show them. For any newly elected official, there is always some disconnect between what they thought the position would be and what it actually is. What has been a pleasant surprise … Read More
Skattebo Prepares for NFL Draft (and Prepares to Pay Up)
Arizona State football had an absolutely magical season this past year, defying everyone’s expectations and energizing the entire region by winning the Pac 12 division and taking #3 Texas to double overtime in the playoffs in perhaps the best game of the year in college football. Phenom running back Cam Skattebo was a big reason for this, and as he … Read More
Chris Karas of Compass Lists Stunning $7.8 Million Smart Home With a Showstopping Car Collector’s Garage
Smart Home Innovation Meets Sophisticated Design in This 5,000+-Square-Foot Retreat A new luxury home has hit the market in Paradise Valley, creating a rare opportunity to secure one of the community’s most coveted estates. Located at 4900 E Arroyo Verde Drive and listed by Compass Arizona Co-Founder Chris Karas at $7.8 million, the 5,002-square-foot estate with its own private guest house features … Read More