By Councilmember and former Vice-Mayor Julie Pace I fight for quality of life. I am proud of the accomplishments and decisions I have made to make a difference and preserve PV. That is why I am proud to announce that I am running for re-election to the Town Council because I love Paradise Valley and will continue to stand up for … Read More
WOW Luxury Properties Announces Demolition and Construction on $29Million Paradise Valley Home With Dramatic 120-Foot Stunning Mummy Mountain Water Wall
Wednesday, February 7th at 10:00am (6418 E. Joshua Tree in Paradise Valley) See The Demolition LIVE as It Happens On Wednesday, February 7th at 10:00am members of the media are invited to capture the demolition of the Valley’s next $29million estate at 6418 E. Joshua Tree in Paradise Valley. Developer David Hersh, who is the founder of WOW Luxury Properties and HERSH24K is working in conjunction with Cullum Homes and Desert … Read More
Big Potential Political News in Paradise Valley: Mark Stanton Announces Run for Mayor
We recently announced that Paradise Valley Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner decided not to run for a fourth term, thus leaving an open seat. It didn’t take long for that vacuum to be filled, and in this case a very strong candidate is filling that void. Paradise Valley Vice Mayor Mark Stanton recently announced his candidacy. He has a long history of … Read More
Guest Editorial: Mark Stanton Launches Campaign for PV Mayor
By Mark Stanton Paradise Valley Vice Mayor Mark Stanton Announces Campaign for Mayor Commits His Experience, Leadership and Love for His Community Paradise Valley, AZ (Feb. 2, 2024) – Stating there’s more to be accomplished for the community he grew up in, Vice Mayor Mark Stanton today announced his candidacy for Mayor. “I am proud of my record as … Read More
The End of a Positive Era: Paradise Valley Mayor Bien-Willner Will Not Run for Another Term
It has been an unequivocally positive past 5 years in the town of Paradise Valley, a tenure that has been under the guidance of current Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner. But that will soon be coming to an end, as Mayor Bien-Willner recently announced that he will not be running for a fourth term. Paradise Valley has an unusual governance system where … Read More
Guest Editorial: Entering My Next Chapter
By Paradise Valley Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner Dear Fellow Paradise Valley Resident: With election season starting, many of you have inquired about my plans. After careful consideration and despite ample encouragement, I’ve decided not to seek re-election for a fourth term as Paradise Valley’s mayor. I would like to share with you the reasoning behind this choice. Leading our beloved community … Read More
A Tribute to a Life of Service
Recently the Town of Paradise Valley unexpectedly lost a giant; and it did so in a heart-wrenching manner, but one that put the heart and soul of this giant on full display. Former Paradise Valley Police Chief John Wintersteen passed away recently. A driver had accidentally hit a family dog, and Wintersteen instinctually went to care for the dog and … Read More
Caution is the Name of the Game with Paradise Valley’s Ritz-Carlton
Paradise Valley is a town well known for its stringent development codes, one which has traditionally made it extremely difficult to develop large swathes of land for much more than incredible luxury homes. The town likes its insular nature, but that in itself can be very limiting. Perhaps that’s why the development being spearheaded by the Ritz-Carlton is so surprising. … Read More
A Match Made in Desert Paradise: Scottsdale Boosting Paradise Valley’s Tourism in a Big Way
Paradise Valley and Scottsdale may be geographically right next to each other, but in most other ways they can be worlds apart. Scottsdale is often known for its boisterous entertainment venues, and PV is known for its one-acre lots and space. Yet you probably didn’t know that Scottsdale and PV are partnered together on tourism through Scottsdale official tourist arms, … Read More
Another Piece of History Dies at the Altar of “Progress”
The word “progress” denotes moving forward by its very nature. While it takes on different meanings for different things, at its core it generally means leaving something behind in the past for something in the future that is ostensibly better. But sometimes the word is used too loosely; not everything old needs to be updated, and not everything new adds … Read More