What Happens With Scottsdale Water Impacts Greater Phoenix

By Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Scottsdale is at an important crossroads for its water future, and the decisions its leaders make today will impact the entire Valley for years to come. The federal government has cut Arizona’s allocation of Colorado River water by 30 percent, with even greater cuts possible within the decade. In Scottsdale, that matters a lot: 70 … Read More

Op-Ed: Phoenix Voters Deserve Answers from Ed Hermes

By María Hernández Phoenix City Council candidate Ed Hermes wants voters to trust his judgment. But recent reporting raises troubling questions about his independence and consistency. According to Axios, Hermes is a partner at Snell & Wilmer, a law firm with 13 registered city lobbyists and more than 260 clients. His firm represents interests that regularly intersect with city business, including … Read More

The Music Stops in America’s Fifth-Largest City

Most of us have a Symphony Hall memory. Maybe it was a school field trip, a holiday pops concert, or a date night that went better than expected. For nearly 80 years, the Phoenix Symphony has quietly scored the life of this Valley. Now, it is about to go silent. On Tuesday, the orchestra announced it will suspend operations after … Read More

An Important Update from The Phoenix Symphony

Dear Friends, I am writing to share extraordinarily difficult news. The Phoenix Symphony will suspend 2026-27 performances and programs following its performance on Sunday, November 1, 2026, because the organization does not have the funds needed to continue the season as planned. Although ticket sales have increased, contributed revenue has grown, and administrative and operating expense reductions have been made, … Read More

Op-Ed: Robinson Did The Right Thing

By Marco L. Sánchez If you want to know whether a politician can be bought, watch what he does when the money shows up. By that measure, the story about Councilman Kevin Robinson and a data center donation is the opposite of a scandal. Here is what happened, according to the Arizona Republic’s reporting. In March, Robinson’s reelection campaign received … Read More

AP&G Difference Makers: Another Round Another Rally

Difference Makers is our ongoing series spotlighting the people and organizations across the Valley who are quietly changing lives through their work. This installment turns the spotlight on Amanda Gunderson and Travis Nass, the co-founders behind Another Round Another Rally, a Phoenix-based nonprofit built to support hospitality workers who too often get overlooked. Since launching in 2018, the pair have … Read More

Eight Years Later, Arizona Still Isn’t Done Talking About John McCain

Last week marked eight years since Senator John McCain died at his Cornville ranch after a long fight with brain cancer, and if anything, the tributes have only gotten more consistent with time. Whatever else has shifted in Arizona politics since 2018, the state’s habit of pausing every August to remember him hasn’t. Arizona Keeps the Torch Lit Governor Katie … Read More

Too-Early-To-Call Results from Arizona’s Primary Election Day: Primary Validations, Shocks, and Comeback Stories in the Waiting

By Alexander Lomax The first election results dropped from the night, and absolutely nothing is set in stone at this moment, but there is definitely plenty of certainty and more than enough question marks to keep us hitting refresh on our browser constantly. First, Scottsdale. One councilmember is likely advancing and a few incumbents are fighting for their seats. Scroll … Read More