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Phoenix Art Museum to premiere fashions of Anna Sui at spring gala

This spring, Phoenix Art Museum invites guests to experience a night of “rock ‘n’ roll romance” inspired by the Phoenix premiere of The World of Anna Sui at the …
Energy

APS, SRP 'explore' adding new nuclear plant

The Grand Canyon State could have another source of nuclear power. On Wednesday, the state's three major utilities announced the group will work together to "explore" adding another nuclear …
Government

Nonprofits press Arizona lawmakers to fund community programs over deportations

PHOENIX — Advocates for Arizona’s underserved communities urged state legislators Tuesday to stop funding deportation efforts and instead use that money for affordable housing, access to …
data

Traffic counts aim to keep Paradise Valley safe

In recent weeks, data gathering has been going on all over Paradise Valley.
Sports

Scottsdale Prep displays high-powered offense and tough defense

The Scottsdale Preparatory Academy varsity girls soccer team had a season to remember and exceeded multiple expectations. The Spartans finished the season 11-0-1 and dominated most of its opponents. …
budget

Disabled Arizonans could face big funding cuts from state

The Developmental Disability community is up in arms over recently learning Arizona legislators are considering cutting 25% of funding from the Division of Developmental Disabilities.
peace of mind

Scottsdale home watch service earns designation

Desert Home Guardian Services has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association (NHWA) for the ninth year. Celebrating nine years as a certified home watch company, Desert Home …
Sports

WM Phoenix open anticipation rises after 2024 event struggles

SCOTTSDALE — After last year’s tournament, the WM Phoenix Open created another noteworthy spectacle but not in the way they hoped. Record numbers were set at “The Greatest Show …
Opinions with Civility
Tom Patterson

Birthright citizenship wasn’t 14th Amendment authors’ goal

The left has done a great job influencing the issue of birthright citizenship. Most Americans oppose granting automatic citizenship to children born to those here illegally, but they also believe …

How does any of this put “America first?”

To me, Trump’s campaign policy, “America First,” always sounded reasonable. Do the conservative thing and solve all those problems created by the radical left Marxists (what he …

Paradise Valley can afford to do more

Last year, our Paradise Valley Town Council voted to contribute only $250,000 to homeless services, and no money for the construction of affordable housing . The previous year, the contribution …
Afi Like Taffy

Chic all the boxes — a Valley stylist’s guide to WMPO fashion

Arizona’s biggest event of the year has arrived, and with the best weather in the country, people are flocking to the Valley in droves to attend what is often called “the greatest show on …
Marc Lamber

Why modifying Arizona’s ‘Keep Right’ law will save lives

Have you ever been stuck behind a slow-moving car in the left lane, unable to pass? If so, you know how frustrating — and dangerous — it can be. HB 2235 , a proposed modification to …
Entertainment & Things to Do
A former mathematician, Pat Isaacson discovered her passion for creating glass art at the age of 65.

Scottsdale mathematician discovers passion for fused glass

For her entire life, Scottsdale-based glass artist Pat Isaacson was what she considered to be an “art appreciator.” As a trained systems engineer with a degree in math, becoming an …
Evelyn Errante, 13, is a rising singer/songwriter based in Scottsdale.

13-year-old Scottsdale singer/songwriter making waves in country music

At the age of 13, Scottsdale resident and country music enthusiast Evelyn Errante has already made a name for herself around the country as a rising country music pop star. With 57,000 followers …
Kids enjoy the outdoors at Friendly Pines Camp.

Friendly Pines Camp to host free information night at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

For parents who want to learn more about sending their children to a summer sleepaway camp, Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott - Arizona’s longest-running, family-owned sleepaway camp - will host …
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West celebrates 10 years in 2025.

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West turns 10

Repeatedly rated the No. 1 Western Museum by True West Magazine, Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (SMOWEST) held a special ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 15, to commemorate its 10th …
The Phoenix Chorale, pictured, will join with MusicaNova Orchestra to perform “Tales of Love and Majesty” this March in Paradise Valley.

Phoenix Chorale, MusicaNova Orchestra team up for Paradise Valley concerts

Two Arizona musical ensembles, the Grammy-winning Phoenix Chorale and the MusicaNova Orchestra, join forces for an upcoming concert.
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