We have griped quite a bit about the Council of No in Scottsdale and the sacrifice of reasonable growth for the holy grail of perfect developments; letting perfect be the enemy of good, in essence. So imagine our very deep surprise when a mixed-use development passed through the Council recently! What looks to be an intriguing mixed-use project near Marshall … Read More
The Way of the Future? Scottsdale Couple Ties the Knot in the Metaverse
Much has been said about the future of technology, and questions about where we go from here. The metaverse is considered by many to be the future of tech; essentially virtual or augmented reality spaces where you can meet up with friends like you would have in message boards in the ‘90’s and social media today. A local law firm … Read More
There’s a New President and VP on the SUSD Board – Does This Demonstrate a Leftward Shift?
We have spoken at length about the issues that have befallen the Scottsdale Unified School District, primarily related to the actions of former board president Jann-Michael Greenburg. The effects of those dominos are now starting to become more clear, as SUSD recently announced new leadership. Julie Cieniawski was recently announced as the new President of SUSD, and Dr. Libby Hart-Wells … Read More
AZ Dems are Dying to Give Up High Ground on Education
By Alexander Lomax Education has been a significant hot-button issue here in Arizona for a few election cycles, and for good reason. Our schools have long been underfunded, the student-to-teacher ratio is abysmal, and because this has all happened under a Republican-led legislature, it has long been a talking point that has resonated to the benefit of Democratic candidates for … Read More
Guest Video: Tammy Caputi’s 2021 Year in Review
Check out Tammy Caputi’s Year in Review here
Guest Editorial: 3 Out of 4 Ain’t Bad
By Alexander Lomax So I know that I have been known to rant quite a bit about the state of our politics here in Arizona. But with our state’s robust vaccination rates front of mind and my recent stimulus check in my back pocket, I can’t help but look ahead and be positive. And I gotta say, Arizona’s sports future … Read More
Social Media Post Of The Day
Our Social Media Post of the Day comes from Scottsdale resident and activist Mike Norton who fact checked a video on Mayoral candidate David Ortega. Here is a link to the video. And here is Mike’s commentary: Let me Fact Check this ad attacking David Ortega. For those who don’t want to read all of this – yes – I … Read More
Impressions on Scottsdale’s Council Candidate Debate – Part II
By Scottsdale Pinetop With early voting starting in a couple of weeks for the November 3rd General Election, the political attacks are flying more frequently. And yesterday’s city council candidate debate was no exception. Moderated by Chris Haines from Scottsdale Community College, here are key impressions and highlights: *Development, density and economic growth continues to be the #1 issue in … Read More
Finding The Creative Path and Pivoting Because of COVID
Staff Report — Jennifer Stewart knew growing up she wanted to do something creative. Her career as a photographer specializing in sports and the outdoors started after her parents bought her a Dodge Ram pickup truck in high school and she started sneaking into off-road racing events. We caught up with the Arizona-based photographer and talked to Stewart about her … Read More