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Paradise Valley continues to grapple with short-term rental prevalence, mitigation

While discussing adopting a new ordinance in the ongoing effort to fight unruly short-term rental properties in Paradise Valley, a power struggle between two local leaders presented itself at the …

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.

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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 …

SmokeTree Resort leaves certain components behind as second round of municipal deliberations loom

After receiving a proverbial thumbs down on redevelopment plans, SmokeTree Resort has returned to Paradise Valley officials with a renewed request for a special use permit amendment. In an effort …

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 …

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

Hundreds attend Abrazo Scottsdale surgical robotics event

Hundreds of community members attended an open house showcasing surgical robotics at the Abrazo Scottsdale Campus.

Danley, Jacobson represent buyer in record home sale

Realtors Walt Danley and Catherine Jacobson of Walt Danley Christie’s International Real Estate represented the buyer in the purchase of a $19.25 million estate in Paradise Valley, notably the highest-priced home sale in Arizona history.

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.

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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