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Scottsdale hires three dynamic women to fill top city positions

The City of Scottsdale has hired three women to fill key positions. Hiring the best and brightest is crucial for delivering on Scottsdale’s mission to provide “Simply Better Service …
AWARD

Scottsdale home builder wins national award

At the National Association of Homebuilders awards held February 27 in Las Vegas, Scott’sdale’s Camelot Homes was honored with a Gold Award for Best Single Family Detached Model Home: …
Job Fair

Scottsdale’s What to Wear Career Fair offers job seekers more than just employer connections

The City of Scottsdale is joining forces this month with Maricopa County to offer a one-stop-shop for job seekers. The What to Wear Career Fair, a spring hiring event from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. …
Zoning

Scottsdale City Council opposes legislative zoning bill

The Scottsdale City Council is unanimously calling on Gov. Katie Hobbs to veto a bill that limits cities’ planning and zoning powers. House Bill 2570 would eliminate minimum lot sizes and …
Computer Support

Scottsdale’s Senior Savvy acquired by tech support provider the Smarter Service

The Smarter Service, a provider of tech concierge services for older adults, senior living communities, and active adult communities based in southern California,  has acquired Senior Savvy, a …

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Artists from Alamos plan visit this week to Scottsdale Artist School

The small village of Alamos, Sonora, Mexico has been a Sister City of Scottsdale since 1969 and continues to inspire creativity in the local and visiting artists.    The village …

Coronado High School students view education as 'Key to a Good Life'

Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent of Schools and Scottsdale Rotary Club Honorary Member Dr. Scott Menzel announced the winners of the third Interact Club of Coronado High School and Rotary Club of Scottsdale essay contest on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. 
Opinion

Rose: The importance of investing in education

Arizona’s economy and communities benefit when students continue their education after high school. Whether studying for a four-year degree or a two-year specialized certification, most …
Museums

Scottsdale’s Museum of the West gets four new members of its board of trustees

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, has appointed four distinguished long-time Arizona residents to its Board of Trustees. The museum, owned by the City of Scottsdale and …
Coming soon

Chicken chain Bojangles bringing 20 locations to Phoenix area

Bojangles , a chicken and breakfast brand with made-from-scratch food, announced March 14 the signing of a multiunit development agreement that will bring 20 new restaurants to Phoenix, marking the …
Market

Scottsdale real estate market loosening up in March

The Scottsdale real estate market is starting to loosen up as the calendar turns to March. The winter months are typically slower for the real estate market but Sheryl Bowden, president of the …
Eye-catching fun

Museum of Illusions celebrates one year in Scottsdale

Offering head-scratching fun for adults and children alike, the Museum of Illusions recently celebrated its first year in Scottsdale. Located at the Arizona Boardwalk anchored by the OdySea …
Police

Scottsdale police earn national award

Scottsdale Police Communications Supervisor Derrik Gregg was presented with the Critical Response Award on Wednesday, March 13, for his actions that saved a life this past September. On Friday, …
Scottsdale Opinions with Civility
Rebecca Hidalgo Rains

Rains: East Valley real estate market ready for a bountiful spring

Last winter, the East Valley real estate market was in a state of limbo. Relatively high interest rates remained in effect, meaning fewer prospective buyers could enter the market. Despite the higher …
Rachel Sacco (Submitted image)

Sacco: With new partnership, Scottsdale aims to become accessible tourism destination

As the name implies, at Experience Scottsdale, we want everyone, from all corners and walks of life, to discover the wonders of our Sonoran Desert city. We hope visitors, no matter their background …
Ryan Winslett, managing editor

Winslett: Putting more ‘community’ back in community journalism

Here at the Town of Paradise Valley Independent, we strive to be the community’s number one source of information. But, despite our best efforts, there will always be more news than we’re …

Smyth: Charles Barkley for U.S. Senate?

Most Arizona voters are reasonably moderate, so I don’t sense a lot of enthusiasm for the presumptive nominees for Kyrsten Sinema’s U.S. Senate seat – far right Republican Kari Lake …

Rogers: Council looks for suggestions for sales tax to maintain preserve and parks

Wonderful, contrived by the city, mayors and councils for a better Scottsdale. Of course, like everything else, not in a vacuum, the land that could have been single-family homes from the McDowells …

Howell: Scottsdale should not tolerate with Axon's proposal

The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.yourvalley.net: ipFormInput: 174.74.171.167 first name: Gayl last name: Howell city: …
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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office held a fentanyl forum and answered community questions at Notre Dame Preparatory on Monday, March 4. (Independent Newsmedia/George Zeliff)

Scottsdale officials talk drug safety with community

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office held a fentanyl forum for community members at Notre Dame Preparatory on Monday, March 4. According to the County Attorney’s office, three …
Krisse Kelly

Scottsdale elementary school names new principal

At its March 5 meeting, the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board appointed Krisse Kelly to be Laguna Elementary School’s next principal, beginning July 1. A longtime resident …
Faustine Chan from BBB and Jack Strang from Horizon High School.

BBB Pacific Southwest awards Scottsdale student athlete

Better Business Bureau Serving Pacific Southwest, in partnership with Arizona Interscholastic Association, has named Jack Strang from Horizon High School, 5601 E. Greenway Road, as a BBB Ethical …
Coronado High School and Scottsdale Community College announce a new partnership to establish an Early College Campus at the high school.

Coronado High, Scottsdale Community College partner for Early College Campus

Scottsdale Unified School District’s Coronado High School and Scottsdale Community College announce a new partnership to establish an Early College Campus at Coronado, 7501 E. Virginia Ave. …
University of Arizona Eller College of Management student teams are headed to Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West where they will present their business ventures in front of the Phoenix entrepreneurship community.

Student teams ‘Bear Down and Pitch’ in Scottsdale

Six University of Arizona Eller College of Management student new venture teams are headed to Scottsdale Wednesday, April 24, for “Bear Down and Pitch.” The event takes place 5-8 …
Scottsdale Entertainment
Ana Luisa Garcia Mendez clay creations will be on display at the Scottsdale Artist’s School.

Artists from Sister City Alamos coming to Scottsdale

The small village of Alamos, Sonora, Mexico has been a Sister City of Scottsdale since 1969 and continues to inspire creativity in the local and visiting artists. The Scottsdale Artist School …
Rusty’s Annual Beer Fest returns to Mountain Shadows 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 7.

Beer fest, yoga experience upcoming at Mountain Shadows Resort

Two events are scheduled in April at Mountain Shadows Resort, 5445 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley: Rusty’s Annual Beer Fest and Springtime Sound Bathing & Yoga. Rusty’s Annual …
The Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market is returning to WestWorld in Scottsdale April 26-28.

Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market returns to Scottsdale

The Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market is set to make its return to WestWorld in Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, from April 26 to 28. This semi-annual shopping experience showcases an array of local …
Taliesin West, will host a "Home for the Holidays” half-day event March 30, featuring spring-themed crafts, live music performances, games and more.

Scottsdale's Taliesin West hosts 'Spring Celebration'

This Easter weekend, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and studio in Scottsdale, Taliesin West, will host a "Home for the Holidays” half-day event 9 a.m.–noon Saturday, March 30, …
“House of Desires” performs April 11-14 at Taliesin West in Scottsdale.

Taliesin West hosts 17th century comedic drama

Held at Taliesin West, Southwest Shakespeare Company (SSC) presents the comedic drama, “House of Desires.” Set in the 17th century, “House of Desires” tells the tale of …
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