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Fountain Hills man arrested for reportedly stalking

A Fountain Hills man was taken into custody after reportedly stalking several, which the Paradise Valley Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit was …

Scottsdale Plaza Resort announces passing of chairman John W. Dawson

It is with deepest sorrow we announce the passing of John W. Dawson. John W. Dawson Mr. Dawson led a storied and …

Dembow: Reflecting on duty, honor & country as Veterans Day approaches

Gilbert Wang was the principal at Madison No. 1 Elementary School when I was growing up. Paul Dembow During assemblies …

Transwestern Commercial Services completes new Arizona headquarters

Transwestern Commercial Services opened its new Arizona headquarters at 2501 E. Camelback Road. (Submitted photo) Transwestern Commercial Services …

Paradise Valley police investigating reported burglary

(file photo) The Paradise Valley Police Department is seeking information regarding a residential burglary that happened Saturday, Oct. …

Impassioned conservation pursuit emerges through Paradise Valley Mountain Preserve Trust

Paradise Valley Mountain Preserve Trust Chairman Fred Pakis addresses the patrons assembled Oct. 9 at Sanctuary Camelback Resort & Spa in the Town of Paradise Valley. (Independent …

Abstract artist, PV resident Schifman shows work in Sedona

Blue Rising painting by Harold Schifman (Photos of artwork and headshot taken by Vinh Chung) Describing his art as abstract impressionism, Paradise Valley …

What’s being discussed behind closed doors in the Town of Paradise Valley?

The Paradise Valley Town Council holds their executive session meetings in private at Town Hall, 6401 E. Lincoln Drive. (Independent Newsmedia/Arianna Grainey) …

Lavitt Manor subdivisions garners Town Council approval

Paradise Valley Town Hall at 6501 E. Lincoln Drive. (Independent Newsmedia/Arianna Grainey) A lot on Ironwood Drive can move forward with subdivision …

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Opinion

Leatha Martin (center) accepts proclamation and represents Eve’s Place at the Town Council meeting on Sept. 26 (Submitted photo) Town Mayor Jerry …

Editor’s note: The article published in the Town of Paradise Valley Independent, Oct. 2, 2019, and the advertisements published in the Scottsdale Independent and Town of Paradise Valley …
No public health issue is as important as being able to access high-quality, affordable health care. Brendan Lyons I …
The nights are cooling down, and the days are not quite as long. Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner (Arianna Grainey/Independent …
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust funds construction for the Licensing and Safety program providing fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, first aid kits, and safety …

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Education

Paradise Valley resident Areta Buness, a lacrosse player at Stanford University, is one of 24 student-athletes to earn the Pac-12 Postgraduate Scholarship for this school …

Ashley Menne, a senior at Xavier and winner of $50k for Charity Scholarship shown with champion golfer Tom Lehman. (Submitted photo) Ashley Menne, a senior …
Five students at Xavier College Preparatory in Phoenix were named semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. Top row (from left to …
Aden A. Rowley, a student at The Jones Gordon School in Paradise Valley, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. Aden A. Rowley …

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Neighbors

Being aware of your risk of disease can help you manage, rectify or even prevent the condition from progressing -- this is why it’s imperative to know your critical health numbers. …

Beau Ellington was named world champion of the 7 and under division at the US Kids World Golf Championships recently held in North Carolina. (Submitted …
The Virginia G. Piper Medical & Dental Clinic in Phoenix. (Submitted photo) To better serve the underserved and uninsured members of the community, the …
Town of Paradise Valley Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner (File photo) The Town of Paradise Valley Independent reached out to Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner to better …

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Business

Ballet Arizona announced Maria Simonetti, longtime Studio Company rehearsal director, has assumed leadership of The School of Ballet Arizona as school director. …

An artist's rendering illustrates the RED Development mixed-use project in the works in Phoenix. (Submitted graphic) RED Development is now underway with …
Gregory W. Seibt joins Blythe Grace PLLC as partner (Submitted photo) Blythe Grace, 4040 E. Camelback Road, Suite 275 in Phoenix, has added Gregory W. …

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Entertainment

Sanctuary to host Aarón Sánchez for culinary series

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa’s Lunch and Learn culinary series returns this fall with chef and author Aarón …

VYT presents: They Chose Me! musical, Oct. 11-27

Production features 23 Valley performers, ages 9-16, and runs Oct. 11-27 at 525 N. First Street in Phoenix. (Submitted photo) Valley …

‘The Burn’ to take stage at Judith Hardes Theatre

From left to right: Mia Johnson, Megan Holcomb, Mary Townsend and Bethany Baca (Photo courtesy of Reg Madison Photography) BLK BOX PHX …

Food truck party comes to Goodyear Ballpark Saturday

The (Food Truck) Round Up goes 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. The Roundup is a food truck …

Hermosa Inn to host various art, dinner series

The Hermosa Inn is at 5532 N. Palo Christi Road in Paradise Valley. (File photo) The Hermosa Inn in Paradise Valley will see the …

The Olney Gallery at Trinity Cathedral to feature ‘True Expression’ art

A sense of Place - Bela Fidel Submitted photos True Expression- Art by Karolina Adams and Bela Fidel will be displayed Sept. 27–Oct. …

Phoenix native serves with high-tech U.S. Navy helicopter squadron

Chief Petty Officer Shantelle Butche (Photo courtesy of Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Brown) Chief Petty Officer …

Diana Gregory Outreach Services announces Senior Awards

Diana Gregory Outreach Services will introduce the 2019 Senior Award honorees at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at The Arizona Biltmore …

International School of Arizona to showcase students’ art

The International School of Arizona is will present its inaugural Fall Art Exhibition Show from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the …

Arizona Theatre Company to offer free teen classes

Arizona Theater Company is hosting free classes for teenagers. (Submitted photo) The Arizona Theatre Company Learning and Education …

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