By: Scottsdale Pinetop Every strong campaign needs a good slogan. For President Trump it was “Make American Great Again.” For World War II Army recruiting it was “I Want You.” A catchy slogan can help win elections or bring people together under a single cause. But if done wrong, it can send the wrong message. That’s what happened last week … Read More

By: Scottsdale Pinetop More bright yellow and lime green bikes appear to be popping up everywhere in the Valley. The City of Scottsdale piloted the bike share program in early November and it has now extended to Mesa, Tempe and potentially Paradise Valley – taking on a life of its own. Bike share programs provide residents and visitors with a … Read More

By: Scottsdale Pinetop In the political world, there are only two reasons to visit New Hampshire in the middle of March – snow and New Hampshire is the first state to vote in a presidential primary. When politicians head to New Hampshire, it tends to raise eyebrows. That’s exactly what happened for Senator Jeff Flake last week when it was … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop Low salaries have many teachers seeing red. Arizona educators have decided to send a message that the current status quo for school funding is unacceptable. Arizona administrators, educators, parents and students have now joined the West Virginia teacher’s movement by wearing red to school and urging others to do the same. What first started as a small … Read More

It was like watching Godfather III.  That’s how disappointing this weekend’s Canal Convergence was at the Scottsdale Waterfront. For years the unique display of art had been trending as one of the city’s great emerging events. But this past weekend did Scottsdale Public Art forget to let anyone know what could previously be called a spectacle was actually going on?  … Read More

Many of us remember Bob Schuster as an editor for the East Valley Tribune. Bob is retired, but he is offering some sage advice to the current generation of writers and editors at the Arizona Republic. In a letter to the editor, Bob takes the Republic to task for the way it is covering the school choice issue and an … Read More

There is a fascinating debate occurring in Paradise Valley.  It’s the ultimate trash talk.  In other words, should the tony town move to a single provider of trash or continue with the existing system of some 5 providers? As Mayor Michael Collins has observed things must be pretty good when this is the subject de jour. Interestingly, it’s an argument … Read More

There’s a member of the Town Council in Paradise Valley named David Sherf.  A successful hotel consultant he’s the kind of person who exudes ethics when you meet him. The kind of person any community from Buckeye to Arizona’s toniest town would want to have on its governing body. Sherf didn’t find politics.  It found him.  Originally appointed to the … Read More

Nothing beats sitting at a ballpark on a sunny day, watching your favorite team with a hot dog and ice cold beer in hand. This has become a symbolic scene in American culture and a tradition Peoria Sports Complex celebrates as it kicks off its 25th year. In 1994, Peoria Sports Complex became the first dual-team spring training facility in … Read More

While U.S. Rep Martha McSally has not formally announced her campaign for the Senate seat, being vacated by Jeff Flake, another strong indication of her pending candidacy came last Thursday when a fellow Republican announced she is launching a campaign for The Congressional District 2 House seat. Lea Marquez-Peterson’s long speculated campaign for Congress is a go. And that’s a … Read More