Scottsdale Fire Fighters Association Announces Honorees Receiving C.A.R.E Award This Sunday, Sept. 22 at Annual Behind the Flames Charities Dinner

After Receiving the Historic Donation of $25,000 From Cardone Ventures, Scottsdale Fire Fighters Gather to Celebrate the Accomplishments of Four Arizonans The 25th Annual Behind the Flames Scottsdale Firefighter Charities Dinner returns Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at 5 p.m. to honor and celebrate the work of firefighters and others to improve and protect the community. This year’s honorees and recipients … Read More

Compass Welcomes North & Co to Become Arizona’s Largest Brokerage in Luxury Sales

Compass Expands Presence in Key Arizona Markets, Enhances Opportunities for Agents, Clients and Communities Compass, the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume1, announces it has strengthened its presence in Arizona with the addition of the strongest independent brand in the state, North & Co.  This cements the company’s position as the number one brokerage for … Read More

Scottsdale’s Excellence in Hospitality: Yet Another Example

We all know that Scottsdale is a haven for tourism, and along with the weather and the golf, a measure reason for that is the city’s hospitality industry. The hotels, the restaurants, clubs and bars all make for an exemplary destination for those from around the country. But as with any place that is focused on hospitality, it’s the people … Read More

Exclusive AZ Free News & Data Orbital Poll: Trump Holds Narrow Lead In Arizona As Economy, Border Dominate

Data Orbital, in conjunction with AZ Free News, is pleased to announce the results of its latest statewide, live caller survey of likely General Election Voters. The survey was conducted from September 7th 2024 – September 9th 2024. The survey measured support for candidates in Arizona’s Presidential contest. This survey was sponsored by AZ Free News. For President, the Democratic candidate … Read More

Handicapping the November Elections: the County Sheriff’s Race

As you know, for the last few weeks we’ve been highlighting some of the more interesting local races of note and how they may play out in the November election, and few are more interesting than the race for Maricopa County Sheriff. The role got national prominence and later a degree of shame through the bombast of long-time Sheriff Joe … Read More

The Facts on Prop 490

By the Coalition of Greater Scottsdale Information by : Former Scottsdale Mayor and Prop 490 PAC– Mary Manross and  Carla– Campaign Coordinator & Preserve Pioneer Prop 490 is one of Scottsdale’s most publicly vetted, legally protected ballot measures. Time for some facts about 490, a ballot measure, created by residents to benefit our entire city. It will improve and better … Read More

Guest Editorial: Preserving Paradise Valley – Waymos and Paradise Valley Streets

By Councilmember Julie Pace Waymos have been operating on Paradise Valley Streets and two issues arose this summer that resulted in resident complaints. First, Waymos were staging and waiting on certain streets in the community. For example, many Waymos were regularly sitting and waiting on Stallion street and other streets. As you know, the Waymos have a certain whir with … Read More

Support For Prop 490 Holds Firm Despite Lawsuits, Odd Opposition

Despite lawsuits from the Goldwater Institute and opposition that oddly advocates for property taxes to fund Scottsdale’s Preserve, parks, and public safety rather than sales taxes, Scottsdale’s Proposition 490, the To Protect and To Preserve measure on the November ballot, still enjoys solid support. The measure would take the place of an expiring Scottsdale city sales tax but at a … Read More