By Councilmember Julie Pace For approximately ten years, our town has discussed the need for a Paradise Valley Police Training Center and Shooting Range. The Council even funded plans to make this physical project a reality. The actual funding of the Police Training Center, however, kept getting put off, while the Council worked to pay down the required contributions to … Read More
January Arts & Culture: Five Can’t-Miss Events Around the Valley
January transforms the Valley into Arizona’s cultural epicenter, offering art enthusiasts and culture seekers an impressive lineup of world-class events. Whether you’re a serious collector or simply appreciate creativity in all its forms, this month delivers something extraordinary across Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tempe. Parada del Sol & Trail’s End Festival (January 31, Scottsdale) This over 70-year Scottsdale tradition celebrates the … Read More
Paradise Valley Reconsidering How Best to Utilize Funds: What You Should Know
Paradise Valley Town Council is changing how it distributes community service funding, and residents should understand what this means for local nonprofit organizations and the broader community. At its December 11 work session, the council heard a proposal to adopt a hybrid approach combining requests for proposals with needs-based assessment for allocating these funds. What’s Being Considered For fiscal year … Read More
The Goldwater Institute Needs To Respect Scottsdale Residents
By Carla 61 Year Scottsdale Resident & Preserve Pioneer REALLY?! Once again, the Goldwater Institute thinks it knows Scottsdale better than its residents. A recent editorial from the Institute’s CEO Victor Riches touts an unnecessary hospital rezoning by Banner Health that will reduce the quality of Scottsdale’s healthcare, citywide. Riches’ wrongheaded position comes after a judge recently dismissed a lawsuit … Read More
Guest Editorial: Council Priorities
By Councilmember Barry Graham
Scottsdale Might Get an Old Town Task Force. Is This Even Necessary?
By Alexander Lomax In a bit of a surprise move, Mayor Lisa Borowsky has called a special City Council meeting for January 7 to discuss creating a Downtown Task Force focused on Old Town Scottsdale. According to a letter to the Old Town business community, the proposed task force would “evaluate and refine the Downtown Character Area Plan and current … Read More
Scottsdale’s Healthcare System Works—Let’s Keep It That Way
By Mike Welborn I am proud to be a Scottsdale resident and to serve as Chair of the HonorHealth Board of Directors. Nearly twenty years ago, I joined the Scottsdale Healthcare Board, and since then have taken seriously the responsibility of safeguarding our community’s health and well-being while ensuring every patient receives timely, high-quality care. HonorHealth has upheld this commitment … Read More
Campaign Launch Party
Campaign Launch Party Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 pm Desert Camp Community Center 9260 E Desert Camp Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Please join us for wine and hors d’oeuvres to celebrate the launch of my campaign for Scottsdale City Council. We look forward to sharing the evening with you and welcoming your support. Thank you to our … Read More
Arizona’s Signature Art Event Returns: What to Know About Scottsdale Art Week 2026
Arizona’s most ambitious cultural event is returning for its second year, and it’s already shaping up to be bigger and better than its blockbuster debut. Scottsdale Art Week, presented by Scottsdale Ferrari, returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale March 19-22, 2026, and in conjunction with the myriad art galleries in Old Town is helping cement Scottsdale’s position as a premier arts … Read More
Where There’s Smoke: One Pervert at SUSD Ends Up Being Multiple. Is This a Real Problem?
In what now seems to be a recurring theme, Scottsdale Unified School District faces another troubling chapter in its ongoing struggles with employee misconduct. In just the past three months, three district employees have lost their positions over allegations of inappropriate behavior involving minors. This isn’t merely another bureaucratic misstep; it’s a pattern that demands serious attention from parents and … Read More