This is a place where free speech and public debate are welcomed and encouraged. The Speakers’ Corner originated in the mid-19th century at London’s Hyde Park. The concept spread worldwide both physically and now virtually. Here at the Arizona Progress & Gazette, we are presenting this platform in the form of question-and-answer style interviews with people who have had a … Read More
Scottsdale’s Not Going On a Diet: Road Diets are Ditched
As political commentators and pundits, we love a good spicy topic. There’s nothing like contention to bring in scores of people to otherwise sleepy city council meetings, to give impassioned speeches (or screeds), to beg, plea, shame and perform histrionic incantations to their leaders to attempt to get them on their side. It’s truly entertaining. Those of us in Scottsdale … Read More
Guest Editorial: Ensuring Strong, Consistent Leadership for Paradise Valley
By Councilmember Scott Moore Dear Fellow Paradise Valley Resident: As your former Vice Mayor and current Paradise Valley Town Council member, I’m excited to be running for re-election in the July 30 election — you can expect your mail-in ballot to arrive around July 4. I am an Arizona native, and settled in Paradise Valley more than 15 years ago to … Read More
More Good News for Scottsdale: Our Schools Are World Class
We love to tout Scottsdale on this blog, and there are many reasons why. We don’t have to tell you the reasons why it is such a popular national (and sometimes international) vacation destination. It has also become a burgeoning hotspot for jobs as well. And while we don’t often tout our educational system as one of the reasons why … Read More
And Then There Were Two: Sinema Isn’t Running for Re-Election, Here’s What It Means
Political pundits not only here but across the country were salivating at the thought: a truly competitive three-way race for a US Senate race, one where the incumbent was actually polling in third place. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and in this case it did so before it truly got off the ground, as Senator Krysten … Read More
The Epitome of Elegance… Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is Proud to Introduce Its Most Picturesque Estate in Prescott, Arizona — A True Masterpiece
Positioned atop the mountains in Hassayampa Prescott, this 8,639-square-foot estate is the lap of luxury, every window offering breathtaking views, and every room exuding comfort through elegant design. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, the company with a 77-year legacy of listing and selling the state’s most luxurious and coveted homes continues that tradition with Hassayampa Masterpiece, the star of its gallery … Read More
Is It Time to Boycott the Cactus League?
Spring training baseball is an iconic part of Arizona. Every February to the end of March, people descend from around the country to escape winter and watch their favorite teams in a relaxed atmosphere, and us locals have ourselves a good reason to go see an inexpensive ballgame in beautiful weather. Even if we don’t care about the outcome, that’s … Read More
Axon Wants You to Subsidize It? Seriously?
Our readers know the deal about Axon by now; it is threatening to take their ball (in this case, their headquarters) and go to a new home if it doesn’t get what it wants, in this case nearly 2,000 apartments plopped right into North Scottsdale. Perhaps you read our piece related to its more recent threats during its quarterly financial … Read More
Guest Editorial: Tammy Caputi Submits Over 1300 Petition Signatures for Her Scottsdale City Council Reelection Campaign
Councilwoman Caputi becomes first candidate to file in a crowded field with 30% more signatures than the minimum threshold. Yesterday, incumbent Scottsdale City Councilwoman Tammy Caputi filed nomination petitions with the Scottsdale City Clerk to officially place her name on the ballot for the Primary Election in July and the General Election in November. Caputi worked with her team of … Read More
Artlink Announces Honorees to be Recognized at the Signature ‘Art d’Core Gala’ on Saturday, March 16th at Phoenix Art Museum
The Arts and Culture Party of The Year Returns for Its 11th Year As the highlight of Art Detour’s month-long celebration, an impactful event in support of a growing Arizona arts scene, the 11th Annual Art d’Core Gala returns on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 at Phoenix Art Museum. That night, Artlink – the non-profit that developed Downtown Phoenix’s First Fridays and now connecting artists and organizations throughout the Valley … Read More