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Different ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in your city

A wide array of events for Cinco de Mayo that bring out the best of the Valley are happening this weekend May 3-5 in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Sun City and Surprise. There will be live …
STRs

Short-term rentals back in Scottsdale City Council’s cross hairs

Short-term rentals and nuisance parties will be back on the May 6 agenda of the Scottsdale City Council’s meeting. The council has placed two items on its consent agenda to help local law …
Wine

LDV Winery hosts paint and sip event May 8

Just in time for Mother’s Day gifting, LDV Winery is hosting a Wine Wednesday Paint and Sip event at the Tasting Room in Old Town Scottsdale. On Wednesday, May 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., guests …
neighbors

Rachel Sacco recognized as 'Most Influential in the Valley Tourism'

Rachel Sacco, president and CEO of Experience Scottsdale, was recently named the “Most Influential in the Valley Tourism” by Arizona Foothills Magazine along with Debbie Johnson, director …
Friendly Pines

Scottsdale resident takes over family business

Megan May is entering her third year as camp director for Arizona’s longest-running, family-owned summer camp. Friendly Pines Camp was founded in 1941 by May’s great-grandparents. …

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Dr. Shakti Singh

Dr. Shakti Singh,s a beautiful woman, lovingtellar gastroenterologist, and a woman of immense talent died on April 8, 2024
Opinion

Shaler: Voters should provide proof of citizenship

People registering to vote who do not provide adequate proof of citizenship are allowed to vote a “Federal Only” ballot. So, what prevents all of these recent immigrants from voting for president and U.S. Congress in November?
Fatal Crashes

Scottsdale No. 2 in country for fatal rush hour crashes by percentage

The street can be a dangerous place, especially in rush hour. From the speed racer flooring the accelerator to be the first at his destination to the multi-tasking driver who’s also …
FOOD DRIVE

The HonorHealth Foundation and BOK Financial collecting for Desert Mission Food Bank

One in six adults in the US depends on food banks, and demand is increasing due to inflation and fewer donations, according to a press release put out by the HonorHealth Foundation and BOK Financial. …
ART

Royse Contemporary exhibiting Askew Series by Barbara Kemp Cowlin

Royse Contemporary art studio is presenting the Askew Series, a testament to the life and work of Barbara Kemp Cowlin. This exhibition will showcase a diverse array of her last series of paintings, …
HONORS

Five Scottsdale students chosen for Dragon Kim Foundation Fellowship Program

The Dragon Kim Foundation, an Orange County, California-based nonprofit has announced the selection of 131 teens from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds living in Arizona, California, and Nevada to …
HONORS

Scottsdale student inducted into honor society

Joshua Richards, of Scottsdale, was recently initiated into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi. Richards was initiated at the United States Air Force Academy. Richards is among approximately …
PUBLIC ART

‘Breakaway” public art now adorns Scottsdale’s Drinkwater Boulevard underpass

A new public artwork has joined the Scottsdale Public Art Permanent Collection to liven up the area under Scottsdale Civic Center. “Breakaway” is a cast aluminum sculpture depicting …

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Michael Stalter

Stalter: Best ways to cook American wagyu beef

American wagyu is becoming known around the world as one of the top styles of beef. Due to its amazing marbling of fat, tenderness and unique flavor American wagyu beef is demanded by chefs all over …

Haskell: My thoughts on the upcoming elections

Most of us have come to the realization that Scottsdale is nothing more than an overpriced mecca for the wealthy. Everything has a dollar sign attached. Scottsdale’s middle name is …

Goldberg: Artificial intelligence, real intelligence and fighting crime

Everyone wants to stop violence today, but no one knows how. Some think we will be able to find the answer with Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) because it has amazing capacities that our scientists …

Klapp: American brewery and distillery businesses deserve fair representation

As a former member of the Scottsdale City Council, I know first-hand that our city has a burgeoning tourism, hospitality, entertainment and nightlife industry. Bars, restaurants, nightclubs, sporting …

Akerhielm: Responding to letter, "Climate panic movement not catching on"

Former Republican senator and physician Tom Patterson makes some good points in his letter. However, his true colors are revealed when he declares that going green will drive us into poverty based on …

Kramer: Thank you for a job well done

While I have called the City of Scottsdale to register my appreciation, I want to publicly extend my appreciation to employees of the Transportation Division of the City of Scottsdale and of the …

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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

Eight Scottsdale Girl Scouts earn Gold Award

SUSD logo. (File photo)

Report: Scottsdale has three schools ranked top-50 in state

Desert Mountain High School made it to No. 20 on U.S. News and World Report’s annual best public high schools list for Arizona. The school was ranked 1,283 nationally. The publication …
Sophia Lin presents her research on her artificial intelligence model that predicts high school dropouts. (Submitted photo/Sophia Lin)

Scottsdale student named 18 Under 18

Sophia Lin was recognized as a Junior Achievement 18 Under 18 award winner of Thursday, April 18. The BASIS Scottsdale junior is a cofounder of iReach, a youth led nonprofit education service, …
The Scottsdale Community College Dance Program will put on the Kinetic Connections dance show for free at the schools performing arts center May 3-4

SCC dance program presents free dance concert

The Scottsdale Community College Dance Program presents Kinetic Connections, a dance concert performed by SCC’s two resident companies and guests, on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. The show …
Scottsdale resident Abby McDonald was named to the 2023 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons University.

Scottsdale resident named to Simmons University dean’s list

Scottsdale resident Abby McDonald was named to the 2023 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons University in Boston. To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must …
Scottsdale Community College is expanding its Cannabis Business programs by offering three certificate programs

SCC offers new certificates in cannabis business

April 20th is an important day in the Cannabis industry. Scottsdale Community College is celebrating 4/20 by expanding its Cannabis Business programs, which are eligible for financial aid, and with …
Scottsdale Entertainment
Center Court Pickleball Club is partnering with WellnessSpace Brands and PourMyBeer to enhance the membership experience.

Center Court Pickleball Club opening in Scottsdale this summer

Center Court Pickleball Club will be opening one of its flagship facilities in Scottsdale in Scottsdale this summer. Center Court Scottsdale will be 35,000 square feet, located at the cross …
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church extends invites families to join them for a special floral celebration honoring mothers Sunday, May 12th, at 11:00 am in the fellowship hall, 11735 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.

Flowers for Mother’s Day

As Mother’s Day approaches, North Scottsdale United Methodist Church extends a warm invitation to families to join them for a special celebration honoring mothers. The Mother’s Day …
William “Doc” Jones is the founder of International Jazz Day AZ Foundation.

Scottsdale resident finds joy in jazz through tragedy

If someone told William “Doc” Jones 50 years ago that his career would span the globe, playing jazz alongside artists like Otis Williams and Aretha Franklin he would have laughed, …
Theme party company Storybook Entertainment is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a free party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 4 at McCormick Stillman Railroad Park.

Storybook Entertainment celebrates 10-Year anniversary milestone

Storybook Entertainment, the full-time entertainment company that has brought joy to more than 3,000 birthday parties and numerous public events, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary on Saturday, …
Ravenscroft is hosting its first two May concerts as benefit events for the HART Pantry which supports at-risk high school teens. The concerts will feature the Valley Jazz Cooperative and Chicago-based saxophonist John Wojciechowski.

Scottsdale music venue supports students in need

The Ravenscroft is hosting its first two concerts in May in support of a Peoria-based non-profit food assistance program for at-risk high school students facing food and housing insecurity. …

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