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Independent accepting photos for 2025 Arizona calendar

The Daily Independent at YourValley.net invites readers to submit photographs of desert landscapes, wildlife and prominent landmarks to be used in the 2025 Scenic Arizona calendar. These should be …
City Council

Scottsdale City Council tightens up rules on electronic devices

Scottsdale City Councilmember Barry Graham’s alleged emailing and texting during council meetings drew the ire of his colleagues during the council’s April 16 meeting. The council …
NONPROFITS

Valley of the Sun United Way launches new ‘Fair Chance Collaborative’

Valley of the Sun United Way is forming a new Fair Chance Collaborative to help address the multi-dimensional needs of individuals in the Phoenix metropolitan area who have been involved with the …
Honors

Scottsdale’s Camelot Homes wins builder of the year award at 38th MAME awards

The Home Builders Association of Central Arizona announced the winners of the 38th annual Major Achievements in Merchandising Excellence Awards at a ceremony held April 6, 2024, at the JW Marriott …
Night Out

‘Glamping’ kids’ night out at Jewish Community Center

The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center in Scottsdale will host an exciting and fun-filled night of indoor “glamping” for children in grades K-8 Saturday, April 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 …

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Entrepreneur

Scottsdale native brings AI to dentistry

Ever been lying in bed worrying about the day’s medical appointment? What did the doctor say about the diagnosis? How much was the bill? You’ll call first thing in the morning …
Nonprofit

Waste Not and Birdcall are teaming up to fight hunger

April 24 is Stop Food Waste Day and local nonprofit, Waste Not, is teaming up with Valley restaurant, Birdcall, to help raise awareness. Arizona is known as the worst offender for food waste in …
SUSD

Scottsdale students combine art and STEM

The Scottsdale Math & Science Academy (SMSA) celebrated its students’ recent projects and achievements at the annual STEAM showcase on Saturday, April 13. The SMSA is a specialized …

Forbes names Scottsdale’s Trevor Wilde among top advisors in Arizona

Trever Wilde, CEO and investment advisor for Scottsdale’s Wilde Wealth Management Group, was named the No. 2 overall advisor in Arizona. (Wilde Wealth Management Group) Forbes names …
Grand Opening

Scottsdale’s Brookfield Properties invites public to block party

Scottsdale-based Brookfield Properties invites the public and prospective home buyers to Bloom At Blossom Rock: The Ultimate Block Party at the Valley’s newest master-planned community On …

Scottsdale’s new library director shares vision

As long as he can remember, Michael Beck has always had a love of books. It’s a good trait to have for a librarian, but as the new director of Scottsdale’s Library System, Beck wants …
History

DAR honors Scottsdale historian Joan Fudala

The Grand Canyon Chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, presented Joan Fudala, the official City of Scottsdale Historian, with the Daughters of the American Revolution …
Junior Achievement

Two Scottsdale students make 18 Under 18

Junior Achievement of Arizona recently announced the 2024 18 under 18 winners. These young people have started businesses and nonprofits, broken glass ceilings, volunteered or advocated for a …

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Scottsdale Opinions with Civility

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 …

Fanguen: Schweikert pioneered same legislation as anti-abortion groups in front of Supreme Court

As the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments that could “pave the way toward a national abortion ban” by severely restricting access to the medication mifepristone, David Schweikert and …

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 …
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 …

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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

Coronado principal steps down as parents and board ask why

Sydney Franks is the 2024 BGCS Youth of the Year. Mark Bosco, left, and Ivan Gilreath, right, present her award at the Celebrate Youth Gala. (Submitted photo/BGCS)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale mark 70 years

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (BGCS) celebrated a historic milestone of 70 years serving youth in the community at its annual Celebrate Youth Gala on March 23, 2024. More than …
Seniors Lara Valasquez, left and Chloe Grindal show their surprise at the announcement that they earned the honors of valedictorian and salutatorian respectively for the Notre Dame Preparatory High School Class of 2024.

Notre Dame Prep announces 2024 valedictorian, salutatorian

Just before Easter break, Notre Dame Preparatory High School seniors Lara Valasquez and Chloe Grindall were called out of class to meet with school administrators for a surprise announcement on …
Bennett Allen of Scottsdale, made the fall 2023 Dean’s List at the University of Puget Sound.

Local student named to dean’s list

Madison Hepner of Scottsdale has been named to the 2023-2024 winter term dean’s list at Oregon Institute of Technology. Hepner studies Environmental Science option-Water. Recipients of the …
Bennett Allen of Scottsdale, made the fall 2023 Dean’s List at the University of Puget Sound.

Local student makes dean’s list

Bennett Allen of Scottsdale, made the fall 2023 Dean’s List at the University of Puget Sound for achieving at least a 3.7 grade-point average, completing all of their enrolled courses without …
Skyler Ortega and her parents, Gil and Ashleigh Ortega, receive the Ethical Athlete Scholarship. (Independent Newsmedia/George Zeliff)

Scottsdale student awarded Ethical Athlete Scholarship

Skyler Ortega, a junior at Notre Dame Preparatory High School, was awarded the Pacific Southwest Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Arizona Interscholastic Association’s (AIA) Ethical Athlete …
Scottsdale Entertainment
Cybele Lyle will be featured in the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art’s Architecture + Art series starting Aug. 24.

Cybele Lyle exhibition at SMoCA explores desert, identity

On Aug. 24, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art will open the latest iteration of its ongoing Architecture + Art series — the first in the series to feature a woman artist: Cybele Lyle. …
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will honor Jim Ford, Jim Lane, Linda Milhaven, Raoul Zubia, Community Celebrating Diversity Foundation, and Nationwide (formerly Scottsdale Insurance Company) at it’s 29th Annual Scottsdale History Hall of Fame.

Scottsdale chamber honors local individuals and companies

The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will hold it’s 29th Annual Scottsdale History Hall of Fame event Tuesday, May 7. The event honors individuals, local companies, and non-profit …
The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers group will host Courtney Schrauben Haik at their April 26 meeting.

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers welcomes Courtney Schrauben Haik

Courtney Schrauben Haik will be the speaker at the April 24 meeting of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers. Haik is a writer, marketer, and storyteller who has collaborated with authors and …
Living Greenhouse is where greenery meets grandeur at the 360-degree living greenhouse at the Maricopa County Home & Garden Show.

Maricopa County Home & Garden Show focused on flowers

The Maricopa County Home & Garden Show is introducing the Floral Showcase for the first time in Arizona at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday, April 19 …
The Tour de Scottsdale bicycle race returns April 13 after a five year hiatus. More than 2,500 riders from 40 states and five countries have registered to compete.

Tour de Scottsdale pedals into Town April 13

After a five year hiatus, the HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale pedals into town April 13 with more than 2,500 riders from 40 states and five countries. The start and finish line is WestWorld of …

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