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Brophy prep

Swimmers dominate with record-breaking performance

With 368 points, Brophy’s College Preparatory boys swimming and diving team emerged victorious in the 35th annual Brophy/Xavier Invitational. State qualifying times were achieved by all three …
FINANCIAL SERVICES

Scottsdale-based financial services firm launches new division

Wilde Wealth Management Group, a Scottsdale-based financial services firm, is making some big additions. The firm is launching a new division called the W Family Office, an in-house firm located …
Security

‘Cyber event’ hits town of Paradise Valley’s IT

Paradise Valley is reporting that there was a “cyber event” involving the town’s IT infrastructure over Labor Day weekend. “While several systems were impacted, no data …
SUSD

SUSD Governing Board Candidate Q&A

Voters will go to the polls Nov. 5 to choose among six candidates for three seats open on the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board. Their choices are Jeanne Beasley, Drew Hassler, …
University Finances

State budget cuts increase tuition at ASU

Arizona State University will add a tuition surcharge for on-campus students in spring 2025, and the Arizona Teachers Academy faces an uncertain future — the result of recent budget cuts passed by the state Legislature and signed by the governor.
Legal

Brutinel announces he will retire from Arizona Supreme Court

PHOENIX — Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs may get a chance to name three justices to the Arizona Supreme Court. Robert Brutinel, who had been named to the court in 2010 by then-Gov. Jan …
Veterans Day

Registration open for Paradise Valley Veterans Day car show

The town of Paradise Valley is accepting registrations for its Veteran's Appreciation Vintage Car Show. The show, one of the town’s annual signature events, runs from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., …
government

On to the next solution: Bien-Willner looks back on his service as mayor of Paradise Valley

Problem-solving and service have long been keystones in the professional life of Paradise Valley Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner.

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Steve Schnall

Schnall: Setting the pace in pediatric cancer research

Pediatric cancer: The fight continues Every 34 minutes, a child in the United States is diagnosed with cancer . This startling statistic highlights the urgent need for continued efforts in …

Eskildson: Significant improvement will require major change in SUSD

The U.S. spends more per pupil than all but four developed nations participating in international high school pupil testing. Yet, U.S. high school math achievement ranked #34 in the world (2022 …

Williams: First step to restoring trust in SUSD

Between Aug. 2023 and Aug. 2024, nearly 500 students left Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD). Since 2021, the district has lost over 2,200 students, translating to an approximate annual loss …
Kim Humphrey

Humphrey: We must unify to give hope to families coping with a loved one’s addiction

Most people are aware of our current drug crisis and in particular the number of overdose deaths associated with opioids such as illicit fentanyl. Statistics indicate we are losing over 100,000 …

Marshall: I’m standing with Wonder Woman

As a big fan of Wonder Woman, I was thrilled to read that Lynda Carter, the original Wonder Woman herself, was endorsing Karen Gresham and Kelli Butler over her sister, Pamela Carter, for State House …
Entertainment & Things to Do
The Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center’s 30th Anniversary Gala is scheduled Friday, Nov. 8.

Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center hosts 30th Anniversary Gala in Scottsdale

Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center’s Wild About Wildlife 30th Anniversary Gala is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 at the Clayton House, 3719 N. 75th St., in …
Mauricio Perusquia (baritone), Helen Hendricks (soprano), Chen Holtzman (artistic director, mezzo-soprano) and Christopher Wall (tenor).

Pearls of Opera returns to Paradise Valley

A Pearls of Opera concert is 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Christ Church of the Ascension, 4015 E. Lincoln Drive. The “Pearls of Opera” show goes beyond performing beautiful music and …
The Phoenix Chorale will open its 2024-25 season Oct. 13 at Camelback Bible Church in Paradise Valley.

Rare collaboration to kick off Phoenix Chorale new season

Phoenix Chorale's new season kicks off in October in Paradise Valley.
A photo by Rob Hammer featured in his exhibition, American Backcourts, in Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West

Rob Hammer's 'American Backcourts' exhibition opens at Scottsdale museum

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West recently opened “Rob Hammer: American Backcourts” on Aug. 26, a new photography exhibition about the intersection of basketball and …
Deborah Garland poses with her meditation cup

A holistic healing experience is happening in Paradise Valley this weekend 

Part of staying mentally healthy is retreating from the busy mind and listening to your heart.
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