Turf Paradise Venue Under New Management, Sister Event of Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Adds New Elements Ahead of 10th Anniversary It’s the only Derby party in Arizona that captures the excitement and style of the Kentucky Derby just yards away from live horse racing. For tickets or tables to The Stella Artois Derby DayClub set for Saturday, May 2 at Turf Paradise, visit ThePoloParty.com. With Turf … Read More
Guest Editorial: Why You Should Vote for Bob!
By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: Everyone who runs for Scottsdale City Council claims to be resident-friendly. But let’s be honest, most vote for overdevelopment after they take office. That’s why, if you want to preserve Scottsdale’s special character and high quality of life you should support me in the upcoming city election. In the last ten years I have been … Read More
Chaplik Steps Down from Legislature to Go All-In on Congressional Bid
There’s something worth respecting about a politician who acknowledges he can’t do two jobs at once. Scottsdale Republican state Rep. Joseph Chaplik announced this week that he will be resigning from the Arizona Legislature to focus entirely on his campaign for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. Chaplik, who has served in the state House since 2019, made the announcement Thursday, flanked … Read More
Scottsdale’s Healthcare Backbone Just Got a National Nod
When Newsweek releases its America’s Best in State Hospitals list, it’s not handing out participation trophies. The rankings are based on data: clinical outcomes, patient safety, nursing quality, and peer recommendations from medical professionals. So when three HonorHealth Scottsdale medical centers landed on the 2026 list, it wasn’t a surprise to anyone paying attention. It was confirmation of what the … Read More
Guest Editorial: Municipal Authority Needs to Be Protected
By Michelle Ugenti-Rita I would like to take this opportunity to share with you how my tenure serving in the Arizona State legislature will bring experience and a unique perspective to the Council. During my first term in the House of Representatives, I was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Government Committee, which had jurisdiction over legislation directly impacting … Read More
Phoenix Makes the List: Christopher’s Earns Its Place Among America’s Most Romantic Restaurants
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, USA Today released its list of the best romantic restaurants in America worth the trip and Phoenix’s own Christopher’s at Wrigley Mansion made the cut. For those of us who call the Valley home, this isn’t just a nice nod: it is validation that we have something truly special here. Perched atop a hill … Read More
Hugh Lytle For Arizona Governor Releases Path To Victory In Year of the Independent
by Hugh Lytle for Governor MEMORANDUM To: Supporters and Key Stakeholders From: Max Fose, General Consultant and Bo Harmon, Campaign Manager Re: The Path to Victory for an Independent Candidate in Arizona Arizona Is Now an Independent State According to the Arizona Secretary of State, as of January 2026: 1,550,556 registered Republicans (35.8%) 1,219,616 registered Democrats (28.2%) 1,561,853 registered Independents … Read More
Karrin Taylor Robson Exits: When Money Can’t Buy What Grassroots Already Decided
By Alexander Lomax Karrin Taylor Robson is out of the Arizona governor’s race, and frankly, it was inevitable. Her campaign was always a monument to the belief that money could substitute for actual voter enthusiasm. She poured over $2 million of her own wealth into this venture, her second attempt after losing to Kari Lake in 2022, hoping to buy … Read More
Preposterous Partisan Power Play Challenged By Arizona Independent Candidate For Governor
Legal Action May Be Taken If Governor Hobbs Signs SB1609 AKA “The Partisan Politics Protection Act” By Hugh Lytle for Governor (PHOENIX) Independent Candidate for Governor Hugh Lytle is challenging the most outrageous partisan ploy in state history. SB 1609 seeks to prevent the Arizona Independent Party from calling itself the Arizona Independent Party. The bill has an emergency clause … Read More
Here We Go Again: The Diamondbacks’ Season Is Already in Midseason Form
And we haven’t even thrown out the first pitch. If you’re a Diamondbacks fan like me, you’ve probably already perfected that weary sigh: the one that escapes when you read “injury” and “Diamondbacks” in the same sentence. Well, dust it off, folks. Corbin Carroll fractured his hamate bone during a routine batting practice session, requiring surgery that could sideline him … Read More