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Cherokee’s GMP set, construction to begin shortly

Core Construction has set a guaranteed maximum price for the Cherokee Elementary School rebuild project and it is trending lower than staff originally anticipated.

2020 Census: What is it good for in Paradise Valley?

The U.S. Census Bureau will channel its inner Count von Count from “Sesame Street” for its 2020 Census, which will help shape the future of Town of Paradise Valley and the state of Arizona in the coming years.

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Short-term rental units sprout up in Phoenix as demand from visitors increases

Phoenix visitors looking for more affordable alternatives to hotels have led landlords to convert their apartment complexes and homes into short-term rentals with companies like Airbnb facilitating …

Paradise Valley police arrest Scottsdale man for evading, reckless driving

The Paradise Valley Police Department arrested a Scottsdale man for myriad charges, including evading and reckless driving.

Super Bowl Host Committee has eyes for the Town of Paradise Valley

The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is seeking to court the Town of Paradise Valley, as it lays the groundwork for the National Football League’s ultimate game in 2023. Kyle Hedstrom, the …

Fire officials: This may not be the year to fry a turkey

Turkeys are for sale, Christmas tree lots are popping up around the Valley and emergency medical technicians are hoping Phoenicians practice safe habits this holiday season, Phoenix Fire Department …

New year, new priorities: Town Council reflects on 2019, looks ahead to 2020

In less than a month, a new year will be commencing and Paradise Valley’s elected officials are looking back over their work in 2019, and setting sights on challenges ahead. Elected leaders …

Opinion

Merrifield: Consider a year-end gift to a non-profit in your community

It’s the time of year when gift-giving is driven more by motivation than obligation. Beyond the heart-warming celebratory gatherings of friends and family, it’s the time of year when nonprofit …

Living in Paradise

Diamond Anniversary: Phoenix Heart Ball hosts 60th annual fundraising event

National Charity League Mother-Daughter Tea 2019 sips in tradition

The Phoenix Suit Project collects over 300 suits

Business

Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce hosts 11th Annual Festival of Trees

On Saturday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 10 p.m., the Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce will be kicking off the holiday season, as well as the celebration of their 40th anniversary, by …

Experience Matters board of directors elects five new members

Five business, education and community leaders have been elected to three-year terms on the Experience Matters board of directors. “As Experience Matters expands its reach and impact in the …

The Salvation Army introduces digital ‘Kettle Pay’ option

Red Kettles offer digital donation capabilities such as Apple Pay and Google Pay now to accommodate America’s move toward a cashless society.

Chris Karas breaks record with $19.25M Paradise Valley home sale

Luxury Real Estate Agent Chris Karas, co-founder of Launch Real Estate and president of The Karas Group, sold a 28,000 square-foot-home in the Town of Paradise Valley Monday, Nov. 25 for a record $19.25 million.

Zovio awards $25k grant to Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates

Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates has received a $25,000 grant from education technology services company Zovio, JAG’s newest corporate partner.

Education

Harrison-Williams named ASBA executive director

The Arizona School Boards Association, the education association for Arizona’s nearly 250 public school districts, has named Sheila Harrison-Williams as the new executive director to start on Jan. 1, 2020.

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