Rarely is there contention in paradise, but Paradise Valley finds itself wrestling with a question that reveals the heart of what kind of community it wants to be. The planning commission recently voted 4-3 to recommend reducing occupancy in assisted living facilities from 10 to six residents; a proposal that has divided the town in ways that go beyond simple … Read More
Local Valley Bands Compete Head-To-Head for Four Exclusive Slots to Perform at Arizona Bike Week in April
The Public is Invited to Watch and Judge the Final Competition from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale Arizona Bike Week, the premier motorcycle rally in the Southwest, is gearing up for an electrifying music showdown as ten local bands compete for four prized performance slots at the HandleBar Saloon during the upcoming rally … Read More
Fall Colors are at Their Peak Now at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
In addition to the stunning fall leaves, the Arboretum is hosting a number of enjoyable events from late November through December, including Nature Play for Kids, Yoga in the Garden and visits from Jolly St. Nick Here’s some great news for fans of fall foliage: you don’t have to travel to New England in order to see autumn trees at … Read More
Arizona’s Silicon Renaissance: Why Nvidia’s Manufacturing Announcement Changes Everything
Arizona being a hotbed for the tech industry has been a common theme; shoot, we just wrote about it last week. But a recent development shows that we may have been understating how critical our state is becoming with an entire global industry. When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took the stage at the company’s first-ever Washington D.C. conference this week, … Read More
Tom Horne vs. SUSD: When Education Policy Meets Political Theater
By Ronald Sampson Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has once again trained his sights on Scottsdale Unified School District, this time criticizing a community flyer for a “Girls in Gear” cycling event that invited girls, nonbinary, and gender-expansive youth to participate. His diagnosis? SUSD is promoting “woke ideology” that’s driving families away and causing declining enrollment. Let’s be … Read More
A Hot Topic Comes to Scottsdale: Why Broadband in Arizona Matters
It is rare that Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs comes to Scottsdale, but it came paired with an even more unusual conversation in our city: the importance of broadband. But it’s an important conversation that was had here, as well as an irony worth acknowledging. Scottsdale, with its gleaming tech campuses and fiber-optic infrastructure serving residents who take high-speed internet for … Read More
Guest Editorial: Denver must put people over profits, stop Axon’s contract renewal | OPINION
Some interesting analysis from our friends to the north. Please check out this article from coloradopolitics.com. By Sofia Solano Denver families are cutting back on groceries, skipping family outings, and facing a housing affordability crisis — yet their tax dollars are helping fund one of America’s highest-paid chief executives. Rick Smith, chief executive of Axon Enterprises, took home a staggering … Read More
Scottsdale’s Golf Dominance: A Tourism Game-Changer for Arizona
Scottsdale has officially claimed the crown as America’s premier golf destination for 2025, and the implications for Arizona’s tourism industry are nothing short of extraordinary. According to The Action Network’s comprehensive analysis of over 400 U.S. cities, Scottsdale’s combination of exceptional course availability, reasonable lodging costs, and perfect weather creates an unbeatable formula that’s driving substantial economic impact across the … Read More
From Oregon Drive-Thru to Wall Street: Black Rock Coffee’s Arizona Success Story
In a world where corporate giants dominate headlines, it’s refreshing to witness a genuine success story unfold right here in Scottsdale. Last week, our city’s own Black Rock Coffee Bar made its debut on the stock market, raising $294.1 million and achieving a valuation that soared above $1 billion. But Black Rock’s journey to Wall Street began far from the … Read More
On Charlie Kirk, Arizona’s Politics, and Us
By Alexander Lomax I doubt that I need to tell you about the death of Charlie Kirk. Locally you couldn’t have turned on a TV without seeing something about it, and because of the success of the organization he founded, Turning Point USA, it has become an international story, another example of America seemingly splitting at the scenes, another example … Read More