By John Carlson, President of Mark-Taylor Companies The countdown to the 2024 US election has begun, and exercising your right to vote is both a privilege and responsibility. What matters most is understanding who and what you are voting for – and the impact the new president will have on the country’s future, its economic strength and sustainability. The Harris/Walz … Read More
Preparations for the 2025 WM Open are Underway: Will the Necessary Changes Be Made?
Most of us probably remember the sh*tshow that was the 2024 WM Open, but since so much has happened since then and memories are short…many tickets weren’t checked, people were severely over-served alcohol, there were fights, there was vomit, and there was precious little police presence compared to the number of revelers that were there. It was a stain on … Read More
Congressional District 1 Campaigns, Attacks are Heating Up
The race to represent Congressional District 1, which covers much of Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and parts of Phoenix, is easily one of the premier target Congressional districts in the entire country and could very well play a leading role in the balance of power in the United States House of Representatives (you can read our coverage here). As the election … Read More
VOTE YES-YES FOR YOUR SAFETY
By Carla (Carla), Preserve Pioneer This year Scottsdale was fortunate when it came to wildfires. Next year we might not be so lucky. As every summer gets hotter and drier, nature and human caused fires are a fact of life in Scottsdale and our Preserve. Thanks to the quick response and hard work of our Firefighters – plus a little … Read More
Ember Lounge, a District Dome Experience, Returns to Desert Ridge Marketplace
The Most Enchanting Holiday Experience will Kick Off with Extended Hours, Longer Run Time and the All-New ‘Dome After Dark’ Cocktail Bar Vestar, a leading privately held shopping center owner and manager in the western United States, announced today that its North Phoenix property, Desert Ridge Marketplace, will be bringing back the ultimate holiday experience—Ember Lounge. Inside the striking 50-foot District Dome, … Read More
AZ General Election Poll: Republicans Lead Presidential and US Senate Contests
From Data Orbital Data Orbital has released the results of its latest statewide, mixed mode (live caller and text to web) survey of likely General Election voters. The survey was conducted from October 26th 2024 – October 28th 2024. The survey measured support for candidates in Arizona’s Presidential and US Senate contests.With just one week to go until the 2024 … Read More
Marvin Harrison Jr. Makes Himself at Home in PV: Where Is He On the Field? (with an Addendum)
Marvin Harrison Jr. was perhaps the most hyped-up and heralded draft pick in the history of the Arizona Cardinals since perhaps Larry Fitzgerald, and the comparisons are easy to make. Fitzgerald was the 3rd overall pick in 2004, and Harrison the 4th overall pick last year. Both are tall, prototypical wide receivers, both run great routes and have excellent hands. … Read More
Maricopa County Assessor Miscue Leading to a Scottsdale Schools Crisis
Mistakes from the past will sometimes come back and catch up to you; they do to all of us at some point. A lie in the past comes back to haunt you, credit card bills come due, poor lifestyle choices in the past turn into health problems today. But rarely is it a result of someone else’s mistakes, and rarely … Read More
Thank You Councilman Durham! I’m Honored to be Cannon Fodder for You!
By Alexander Lomax For Scottsdale political wonks, it’s been a fun year regardless, but few developments have been as fun as Councilman Tom Durham essentially peacing-out of his re-election campaign and turning all of his efforts towards defeating Adam Kwasman in his race to defeat him. Rarely has an active candidate told everyone publicly, “Don’t vote for me, vote for … Read More
A Community with Vision will Thrive
By Preserve Pioneer and Former Scottsdale Mayor Mary Manross Scottsdale has an unmatched quality of life because our community came together with a Vision. Thanks to that Vision we have built a world class park system, a beautiful greenbelt through the middle of the community, and a one of a kind McDowell Sonoran Preserve. I was here for every one … Read More