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Chandler resident appointed chief growth officer at Wilde Wealth Management

Paradise Valley-based Wilde Wealth Management Group has announced Jeffrey Anthony, certified financial planner from Chandler, is named the first chief growth officer of the firm. In the newly …
Nonprofits

Scottsdale’s beat the heat outreach program accepting donations

The City of Scottsdale is now taking donations for its beat the heat program. You can bring summer relief to low-income, homebound and isolated seniors by donating to the Beat the Heat outreach …
Nonprofits

DUET honors volunteer from Scottsdale

Duet: Partners In Health & Aging had a Volunteer Appreciation Event on Sunday, April 14 at Church of Beatitudes in Phoenix with over 80 volunteers in attendance. Each year, the celebration …
Volunteering

Scottsdale real estate agency staff volunteers to build homes in Mexico

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty and the RL Foundation, the non-profit charitable and service work branch of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, recently returned to Agua …
Writers

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers welcomes Betty Webb

Betty Webb will be the speaker at the May 29 meeting of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers. Former journalist, Betty Web is the author of twenty mysteries: the bestselling Lena Jones …

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Opinion

Bengert: Is SUSD training the next generation of radical activists?

Over the past weeks, we have observed protests on college campuses across the nation. These events, which I believe are orchestrated and funded by external radical activists, have exploited the …
Nonprofit

Scottsdale’s Hunkapi Programs Wins $18,000 Prize on The Price is Right

Hunkapi Programs, an equine therapy farm located in the heart of Scottsdale, participated in The Price is Right game show in February, resulting in a volunteer winning the organization over $18,000. …

Settlement could cost NCAA nearly $3 billion; plan to pay athletes would need federal protection

The NCAA and major college conferences are considering a possible settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that could cost them billions in damages and force schools to share athletics-related revenue with …
POETRY

Scottsdale resident publishes book of poetry

Scottsdale resident Andrew Neumann has a message he wants to share with the world. It’s simply to take a step back from life, allow yourself to breathe in the fleeting joy that’s in …
Playoffs

Casteel beats Notre Dame in playoff clash

In a battle of top-four teams, the Casteel Colts (Queen Creek) overcame a strong effort by the Notre Dame Saints (Scottsdale) to win 6-1 in the third round of 5A baseball playoffs on Thursday, May 2. …

Pac-12 Baseball Tournament swings back into Scottsdale Stadium

Nine teams will compete May 21-25, starting with round-robin pool play Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Three games will take place each day. The three pool winners will advance to the Friday …
THIS WEEKEND

Holocaust Remembrance Day coming to Scottsdale

In partnership with the Center for Jewish Philanthropy, the Phoenix Holocaust Association will host its annual community-wide Yom HaShoah commemoration this weekend.
Wildfire

Time to get rid of invasive plant species

The winter is gone and its taken its cleansing rain showers with it. Those showers are also vital to nourishing local plant life, and they’ve done their job well. Unfortunately, they …
Scottsdale Opinions with Civility

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?
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 …
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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION
Joshua Richards, a Scottsdale resident studying at the United States Air Force Academy, has been initiated into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

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 …
Thirty five local girls, including eight girls from Scottsdale, earned the highest honor in girl scouting, the coveted Gold Award.

Eight Scottsdale Girl Scouts earn Gold Award

The Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, has been awarded to 35 local girls this year, including 8 girls from Scottsdale, from the Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. The …
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 …
Camp Taliesin West will offer a selection of STEAM-related classes for students from kindergarten through 12th grade this summer.

Camp Taliesin West returns for summer 2024

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation announced the return of its Camp Taliesin West with a lineup of full- and half-day sessions for K-12 students on topics surrounding architecture, science, art and …
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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 …
Scottsdale Entertainment
Day Camp at the Princess for kids 6 through 12 this summer will include activities like Lagoon fishing, mini golf and swimming.

Scottsdale Princess offers summer day camp for kids

This summer, kids 6-12 will have the opportunity to enjoy day camp at the Princess. The brand new luxury camp experience at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale, AZ …
Photo booth set up at OH Pool.

Start summer activities at these two resorts

Hotel Valley Ho and Mountain Shadows have summer happenings starting Memorial Day weekend. Hotel Valley Ho is located at 6850 E. Main Street, Scottsdale. Mountain Shadows is located at 5445 E. …
Catch the fun of the Kentucky Derby at one of seven derby parties throughout the Valley.

Kentucky Derby brings parties to the Valley

May 4 marks the 150th running of the renowned Kentucky Derby, and in turn a little of the horse racing fun to the entire country, including the Phoenix area. At its core, the event is one of the …
Scottsdale Quarter is hosting its sunset serenades music program every Saturday in May.

Enjoy sunset serenades at the Scottsdale Quarter

As the warmer weather rolls in, Scottsdale Quarter, 15279 N Scottsdale Road, invites guests to take advantage of the last few weeks of spring, with live music in the perfect outdoor setting. …
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is hosting a Cinco de Mayo fiesta 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5.

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 …
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