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Volunteering

City volunteers save Scottsdale $3.4 million

Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega has proclaimed April 21-27 as Scottsdale Volunteer Appreciation Week, recognizing the thousands of citizen volunteers who make a difference in the city every day. …
Anniversary

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, …
Oakley’s Oath

Scottsdale’s first Pup-a-Palooza Spring Festival

Julie Kessler continues to advocate for the importance of taking extra precautions to protect the safety of children and pets during construction and home repair. Kessler’s dog, Oakley, …
Deans List

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 …
Live Music

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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Opinion

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 …
Home Sales

72SOLD announces zero commission for first-time home buyers

Scottsdale-based 72SOLD is poised to help hundreds of first-time home buyers across the state of Arizona with the launch of its zero commission initiative, the “72SOLD Companion Buyer …
Things to Do

Native Art Market highlights Indigenous works in Scottsdale

There are many unique pieces that tell a story at the Native Art Market in Scottsdale from paintings, ceramics and other art, where consumers can purchase authentic handcrafted Native items directly …
Grand Opening

Vuori opens at Scottsdale Fashion Square

The Vuori store is opening a location at the Scottsdale Fashion Square. It is part of the Macerich portfolio of properties. The 4,850-square-foot store, located on the lower level of the …

Scottsdale interior designer gives back

Interior designer Anita Lang, founder of IMI Design Studio in Scottsdale, has been transforming, creating and crafting interior spaces in Arizona and around the country for nearly 28 years. …

Scottsdale’s Equality Health Foundation expands into Virginia and Louisiana

Scottsdale’s Equality Health Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Equality Health, an organization dedicated to advancing health equity and improving well-being access for under served …
Health Care

Banner Health names new chief technology officer

Michael Reagin will join Banner Health’s senior leadership team in June, in the newly created role of executive vice president, chief technology officer. Reagin will be responsible for IT, …
Cannabis studies

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 …

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Scottsdale Opinions with Civility

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 …

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 …

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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

How Paradise Valley teen started My Tasty Table

Fatimah Amer (Submitted photo)

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 …
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board voted 3-2 to accept Coronado High School Principal Amy Palatucci's resignation letter amid concerns she was forced out.

Coronado principal steps down as parents and board ask why

Coronado High School Principal Amy Palatucci has stepped down among some controversy and nobody seems to know why. Several Scottsdale Unified School District parents claimed at the April 9 …
Seniors Lara Valasquez and Chloe Brice were named Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian respectively at Notre Dame Prep.

Notre Dame Prep announces valedictorian and salutatorian

Notre Dame Prep senior Lara Valasquez was named the Class of 2024 valedictorian and Chloe Brice was named salutatorian. “I am so incredibly honored to be the valedictorian of the Class of …
SUSD’s new podcast, “Spotlight,” is available now. (Metro)

Scottsdale Unified School District launches podcast

The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) recently launched its own podcast called “Spotlight.” The podcast is dedicated to showcasing the remarkable people and programs that …
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 …
Scottsdale Entertainment
Scottsdale Arts, will exhibit “Visions ’24” to highlight the skills, inspirations and ideas exchanged between high school students and professional teaching artists from May 10 through September 22.

Scottsdale Arts celebrates 25 years of visions with ‘Visions ‘24’ exhibition

Scottsdale Arts Learning and Innovation, a department of the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts, will exhibit “Visions ’24” to highlight the skills, inspirations and ideas exchanged between …
Museum of Illusions Scottsdale has deals for everyone during May.

Museum of Illusions Scottsdale has something for students, teachers and mothers

Museum of Illusions Scottsdale is offering a slew of deals and experiences for visitors of all ages including promos for students, teachers, and mothers in May. Every day in May, students can …
The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center is hosting a “glamping” night out for kids K-8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 20.

‘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 …
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 …

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