The 2024 Scottsdale State of the City Address: What You Should Expect

This Wednesday, Scottsdale Mayor Dave Ortega will be leading the 2024 iteration of the Scottsdale State of the City address. Like most State of the Union or State of the State addresses, they often follow the same general template: they are designed to tout the administration’s successes of the past year and tip the administration’s hand for the future, a … Read More

Guest Editorial: Milhaven Announcing Run for Mayor of Scottsdale

By Linda Milhaven I am honored to announce my candidacy for Mayor of the City of Scottsdale. Scottsdale is one of the best cities in the world, and I am proud to have played a part in helping make this such a wonderful community. I look forward to continuing to protect and preserve what makes Scottsdale great while planning for … Read More

Speakers’ Corner: Councilwoman Tammy Caputi

Scottsdale Councilwoman Tammy Caputi began her first term on the Scottsdale City Council in January 2021 and is currently seeking a second term. Caputi has lived and worked in Scottsdale for almost 25 years, and is the president and owner of Yale Electric West, Inc, a Scottsdale company.  She’s been married for over 20 years and has 3 daughters who … Read More

Scottsdale Mayor David D. Ortega Files for Second Term

Editor’s note: this is the press release sent out by the Ortega campaign this morning The Right Mayor at the Right Time for Scottsdale Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega files to run for a second term. Under his leadership, Scottsdale’s reputation as a beautiful, safe, clean and health-driven, world- class community has been strengthened.  Mayor Ortega focuses on supporting public safety, … Read More

Taking a Victory Lap: Scottsdale Rated #1 in the Country for Jobs

We frequently give praise to Scottsdale, and for good reason. It’s nationally (and sometimes internationally) known as a great place to vacation, to party, to retire and to live. However, something else has been brewing in the city: a growing reputation as a center of business and commerce, and we haven’t been the only people to notice. Today’s immense praise … Read More

Guest Editorial: Jan Dubauskas Is the Best Candidate to Replace Betty Janik.

Incumbent Betty Janik recently wrote to her constituents and boldly declared she will not run for re-election after one term on Council. She called for “older baby Boomers like myself to yield governance” and to step aside to make room for younger people and new solutions. Jan Dubauskas embodies this vision and is the best candidate to replace Councilwoman Janik. … Read More

The End of an Era: A Celebrated Local LGBTQ Bar Goes Dark

When we talk about Scottsdale culture, the conversation typically goes to our robust art scene, but past that? Typically clubs and nightlife in general, but usually not related to any specific community, and certainly not the LGBTQ community. So when an iconic long-standing venue for that community shuts its doors for the last time, it is bound to get some … Read More

Guest Editorial: ICYMI A Year in Review: Looking Back at 2023

By Supervisor Thomas Galvin Hello Neighbors, Happy New Year! As we step into this promising year, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the remarkable progress we achieved together in Maricopa County. Serving as your County Supervisor in District 2 has been an incredible honor, and I’m enthusiastic about the opportunities to continue building a brighter future for all. … Read More

Scottsdale’s Lighting Leader Hinkley’s Lighting Partners With Foothills Animal Rescue on Fridays in January and February to Help Animals in Need

The Lighting Store Will Donate 10% of All In-Store Purchases on Fridays to Foothills Animal Rescue This January and February make plans to be part of Fetch Fridays at Hinkley’s Lighting in Scottsdale. Valley-based and family-owned Hinkley Lighting is proud to donate 10 percent of all in-store purchases from its North Scottsdale Greenway Loop store on Fridays in January and December to Foothills Animal Rescue.  The non-profit animal … Read More