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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 …
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, …
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

Scottsdale City Council approves upgrades to Scottsdale Road

The Scottsdale City Council approved a $43.7 million improvement to Scottsdale Road between Jomax Road and Dixileta Drive by a 5-1 vote Sept. 24. That price point is a 215% increase over the …
Defensive driving

Scottsdale driving school brings awareness to teenage driving

To Maria Wojtczak, being a competent Arizona driver means more than just passing a test from the motor vehicle department. As the co-owner of the highly reputable driving school DrivingMBA, …
SCOTTSDALE HONORED

City of Scottsdale earns special designation from Salt River Project for sustainability efforts

The City of Scottsdale was honored by the Salt River Project for its sustainibility efforts. According to a press release, the city was awarded a Platinum Designation through SRP’s 2024 …

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Opinion

Mellor, Mack: Why it’s critical to invest in high school talent for the future of Arizona

September is National Workforce Development Month and the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation and Mayo Clinic urge businesses to help build a stronger talent pipeline for Arizona by offering …
Opinion

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 …
Opinion

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 …
Sports

Xavier College Preparatory starting the season strong

The Xavier College Preparatory volleyball team is number one in the state and 24th in the nation. The Lady Gators’ winning demeanor leads them on the court. The Gators volleyball team has …
Recreation

Registration ongoing for ‘World’s largest pickleball lesson’

Shape Up Us has partnered with Munchkin Programs to bring the world’s largest pickleball lesson to the Northeast Valley for free, and registration is now open. Mark Miller started Munchkin …
RETAIL

Sprouts at Papago Plaza remains in limbo

Sprouts Farmer’s Market officials are not saying what their plans are for its grocery store once planned for Papago Plaza. Sprouts officials have not responded to repeated requests for …
Industry awards

Scottsdale construction advisory firm makes Inc. 5000 list for a second time

For the second consecutive year, Scottsdale-based residential construction advisory firm ADVOCATE has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United …
NONPROFITS

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 …

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Scottsdale Opinions with Civility
Dan Schweiker

Schweiker: Voting yes on Scottsdale’s Propositions 490 and 491

If you believe in conservative principles or conservation or both, then voting yes on Scottsdale’s Propositions 490 and 491is an easy decision. Prop 490 would protect, preserve, and …

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 …
Lolita Tramel with her mother, Wilma James. Tramel, a family and psychiatric nurse practitioner, moved her mother to Arizona from Florida to care for her after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. James passed away in 2023.

Tramel: From daughter to caregiver — my journey with Alzheimer’s and the lessons learned

Dementia is a thief. It steals memories, independence and, slowly, the person you once knew. I often say, with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s, you lose your loved one twice — …
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 …

Littlefield: It’s time for a change in SUSD leadership

When my husband Bob and I moved back to Scottsdale in 1984 we wanted to be sure we bought a home located in the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD). I am a product of Scottsdale schools …
Denny Brown

Brown: Keeping a promise for Scottsdale Unified

When I was on the SUSD Governing Board, I had the opportunity to speak at a gathering along with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education. I made a promise, that SUSD would do its best to educate …

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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

SUSD Governing Board Candidate Q&A

Chaparral High School’s theater program will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” musical Sept. 18, 20 and 21. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults.

Chaparral High School Theater program performs ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Scottsdale Unified School District’s Chaparral High School’s theater program will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” musical Sept. 18, 20 and 21. There will be no show on Sept. …
Scottsdale Unified School District will host a college and career fair Sept. 14.

SUSD hosts college and career fair

Scottsdale Unified School District will host its third annual College & Career Fair Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Scottsdale Stadium Field House, 7408 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale, from 11 a.m. to 2 …
Arcadia and Saguaro high schools will compete in a baseball-themed robotics competition at Chase Field Sept. 8.

Two SUSD high schools to compete in robotic competition

Two Scottsdale Unified School District high schools are among 13 Valley teams selected to participate in a baseball themed robotics competition hosted by the Arizona Diamondbacks and Honeywell …
From left are Dragon Kim Foundation Co-Founder and CEO Daniel Kim, Zara Pearce, Yana Mamtani, Aashni Sahai and Program Director Amber Serafin.

Scottsdale, PV students chosen as fellowship finalists

The Dragon Kim Foundation, an Orange County-based nonprofit with the mission of inspiring youth to impact their communities while discovering and pursuing their passions, has announced the two …
From left to right, Susan Bitter Smith, Dr. Tom Nerini, Jacqueline Smith and Dr. Linda Thor have been reelected to the MCCCD governing board after running unopposed for their seats.

Maricopa County cancels MCCCD governing board election

Maricopa County Elections has canceled the Nov. 5 elections for the Maricopa County Community College District’s Governing Board. All four incumbent governing board members have been …
Scottsdale Entertainment
St. Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church is Arizona’s only Armenian church and recently celebrated the 14th anniversary of its consecration. Its parishioners are proud descendants of the first Christian nation, and celebrate their faith within the rich culture of its Armenian heritage.

Scottsdale’s St. Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church hosting ArmeniaFest

St. Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church, 8849 E. Cholla St. in Scottsdale, will hold its annual ArmeniaFest Nov. 2-3. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 2 and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. …
A Grimaldi’s pizza. The national pizza chain has multiple locations in Arizona, including three in Scottsdale.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria offers gift cards for customers donating to fight childhood hunger

A national pizza chain with multiple locations in Scottsdale aims to incentivize customers to donate to a charity focused on eradicating childhood hunger during the month of September. Customers …
Local artist Sandra Bassett performing at the Scottsdale Fall Concert series in the Scottsdale Quarter. She will kick of 2024’s iteration of the series on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Scottsdale Fall Concert series returns Sept. 21

Scottsdale Quarter is kicking off its annual Fall Concert Series on Saturday, Sept. 21. The series will feature a different local performer each Saturday from 5-7 p.m. until November 2, …
The Estate Watch & Jewelry Co. in Old Town Scottsdale.

TGen Foundation doing Runway for Research in October for cancer research

The biomedical nonprofit TGen Foundation’s annual Runway for Research is hosting a cocktail party on Sept. 25 at the Estate Watch & Jewelry Co. in Scottsdale. Proceeds from the party …
The Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet will perform a free concert at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church Sept.22

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church presents Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet

The Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet will perform the next concert in the “Arts at the Rocks” performing arts series at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. The …

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