The price of housing has skyrocketed across most of the country since COVID, and Scottsdale has not been exempt; far from it. As we have stated many times, the best way to push down housing costs is to build more housing (as anyone who has taken Economic 101 will tell you), but with an active NIMBY activist community and a … Read More
DJ Jai Wolf Headlines Impressive All-Day Lineup Of Musical Acts For Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships on Saturday, October 26th at WestWorld
The Artist to Set Stage Ablaze Alongside All-Star Lineup of All-Day DJ’s as Relentless Beats Presents The Casa Amigos Day Club Powered by NÜTRL Get your tickets now for what promises to be the biggest concert ever at the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos on Saturday, October 26th at WestWorld of Scottsdale. For the first time an all-star … Read More
A Hallmark of Diversity in a City Not known For It – the Arizona Black Rodeo in Scottsdale
You can say many things about Scottsdale: vibrant, fun, luxurious. One thing you wouldn’t often say about it is that it’s diverse however. Outside of south Scottsdale the city is often known as rather homogenous; in other words, very white. A recent event held in Scottsdale hopes to change that perception however, and break other stereotypes in the process. The … Read More
Scottsdale a Main Target in International Burglary Ring: Should You Be Concerned?
Scottsdale is traditionally a very safe city, but like any city it is not entirely immune from issues. Parties get out-of-control in Old Town, fights happen, and occasionally there is gun violence. Our issues are typically relegated to relatively small issues such as that however, but there has been a troubling recent development that points to a significantly larger issue. … Read More
Scottsdale Cultivating Their Own Base of Talent: This is the Way
Scottsdale has a lot of incredible young talent, and it’s cultivated by a school system that is amongst the best in the state. But for so many kids who grow up in our city, they go away to college and carve their own path elsewhere afterward, taking their talents to new cities and states instead of reinserting their talents back … Read More
Guest Editorial: Update on the Protect and Preserve Ballot Initiative
By Councilmember Tammy Caputi I’ve always been a strong proponent of our parks, Preserve, and open space, and the value they bring to our city. What makes us great is the unmatched outdoor amenities we provide our residents. I applaud past Councils for the foresight to purchase the pristine desert landscape which would become Scottsdale’s greatest asset. Council was very … Read More
Guest Editorial: Kwasman’s Reckless Agenda: What’s at Stake
By Councilmember Tom Durham Adam Kwasman has promised, if elected, to fire all of Scottsdale’s charter officers. Can you imagine the chaos that would result? Our charter officers have years of accumulated knowledge of how Scottsdale works—its operations, its budget, its services, its parks. Scottsdale regularly gets awards for the high quality of its services. But all of that would … Read More
Scottsdale a Destination for Virality: 15 Minutes of Fame Touch Down Here. Should We Care?
As Andy Warhol once said, everyone will have their 15 minutes of fame, and the proliferation of social media has made that credo much more likely as everyday people are noticed around the world in the matter of hours for sometimes the most random of acts. And when you are trying to be seen and you want to appeal to … Read More
Repost: Scottsdale Police Endorse Kwasman for City Council
By Adam Kwasman On Wednesday, August 28th, the Police Officers of Scottsdale Association (POSA) officially announced their endorsement of Scottsdale city council candidate, Adam Kwasman. “The Police Officers of Scottsdale Association (POSA) proudly endorses Adam Kwasman for Scottsdale City Council. Adam is a strong supporter of the rights of police employees who strive to make Scottsdale safe and enjoyable for … Read More
The Foundation of a Growing Scottsdale: On the Death of Robert Pettycrew
Anyone who has been in Scottsdale long enough has seen the trajectory of its growth, the transformation from a national afterthought to it becoming a national destination. Much of that happened in the 90’s and into the early 2000’s, and much of that growth is owed to the leaders who manifested it into reality. One of those leaders, former Councilman … Read More