The Quarterly Business Forum Was Held at the PXG Showroom Just a Short Drive from The Greatest Show on Grass Scottsdale Community Bank just wrapped up another successful installment of The Vault, its exclusive business leadership forum, featuring Matt Mooney, Big Chief of the Phoenix Thunderbirds, which operates the world-renowned WM Phoenix Open golf tournament, during a private event held Jan. 22 at the … Read More
Where Cowboy Boots Meet Resort Sandals: Scottsdale Western Week Celebrates a City’s Dual Identity
Every January, something remarkable happens in Old Town Scottsdale. Horse-drawn carriages clatter down streets lined with upscale galleries and modern restaurants. The crack of a bullwhip echoes off contemporary architecture. Cowboys on horseback deliver mail past luxury boutiques. This is Scottsdale Western Week, and it perfectly captures what makes this desert city so distinctive, a seamless blend of Wild West heritage … Read More
The Elephant That Wasn’t in the Room: What Mayor Borowsky Didn’t Say
Mayor Lisa Borowsky delivered her State of the City address last Thursday with plenty to say about internal turmoil, staff departures, and the need for a Charter Review Committee. She spoke of accountability, transparency, and honoring the authority of voters. What she conspicuously didn’t mention? The single most contentious issue that has dominated Scottsdale politics for the past year: the … Read More
Guest Editorial: Celebrating Scottsdale’s 75th anniversary and a bright 2026
By Councilmember Barry Graham As we move through early 2026 — the 75th anniversary of our city’s incorporation — I’m filled with optimism and gratitude for our residents. The new conservative council majority voters elected has hit the ground running by focusing on fiscal discipline to maintain our quality of life. Last year was incredibly productive. Under City Manager Greg … Read More
TAAAZE/Scottsdale Neighbor File Lawsuit Challenging A “Memorandum Of Understanding” Related To Axon’s Giant 1,200 Unit Multi-Family Housing Project Near Hayden And The 101
A complaint has been filed in Maricopa County Superior Court challenging the legality of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Axon and the City of Scottsdale that claims to allow Axon to build a 1,200-unit housing project near Hayden and the 101 in Scottsdale. The complaint was filed January 26th by TAAAZE (Taxpayers Against Awful Apartment Zoning Exemptions), Bob Littlefield, … Read More
Scottsdale’s Reliable Luxury Economy on Display: What Barrett-Jackson Shows Us About Our City
When the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction concluded its nine-day run recently, it was one for the ages. It generated over $198 million in total sales from 2,013 vehicles, once again proving that Scottsdale isn’t just a destination for luxury: it’s an economic powerhouse built on it. The numbers tell a compelling story about our city’s positioning in the luxury market. The … Read More
AP&G Exclusive: Our Interview with Tempe City Councilmember Randy Keating
Hi Councilman, thank you so much for your time. We unfortunately neglect your city in our coverage and that needs to change, so thank you for offering your insight. Thank you, happy to help shine a light on all the great things we are doing in Tempe! To start out, you’ve had an impressively long time in council. How did … Read More
Arizona’s Culinary Time Capsules: Where History Still Serves
We came across this graphic recently; a nicely rendered list of Arizona’s 20 oldest restaurants, and it sparked something beyond mere nostalgia. Here was proof that Arizona’s uniqueness isn’t just carved into red rock canyons or painted across Sonoran sunsets: it’s ladled into bowls, grilled on ancient flattops, and served with stories that predate statehood itself. The Palace Restaurant & … Read More
Scottsdale Art Week presented by Scottsdale Ferrari Announces Robust Cultural Programs for Fair
Museums, Curators & Cultural Partners to Lead Panel Discussions, Q&A Sessions, Educational Programming & More at Four-Day Art Fair Scottsdale Art Week presented by Scottsdale Ferrari, taking place March 19–22, 2026, at WestWorld of Scottsdale, will welcome 120 international galleries and include a curated series of panel discussions and conversations that bring together museum directors, curators, artists, scholars, art professionals … Read More
Guest Editorial: City Council Campaign Announcement!
Dear Friends: I just filed the paperwork to run to return to the Scottsdale City Council. The reason I am running is simple: everyone who runs for Scottsdale City Council claims to be resident-friendly. But let’s be honest, most vote for overdevelopment after they are elected. That’s why, if you want to preserve Scottsdale’s special character and high quality of … Read More