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PV Arts Board planning studio tour

The Paradise Valley Arts Board plans to initiate an annual event, the PV Studio Arts Tour, in the spring of 2025. The inaugural tour is scheduled for Sunday, April 6, but it will only be a success if …
DISTRICT COURT

Arizona AG calls decision to halt merger of Kroger, Albertsons a consumer win

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called Tuesday’s decision to block the proposed merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Alberson’s “a major victory for consumers, workers and …
JACKPOTS

Arizona Lottery overhauling Mega Millions game

The Mega Millions game is undergoing some changes that lottery officials say will provide bigger jackpots and better odds but also increase the cost of a ticket. The changes will be launched in …
ARTS

Ballet Arizona to present U.S. premiere of ‘Frida’

Ballet Arizona will present the U.S. premiere of “Frida”, a retelling of Frida Kahlo’s life story and her poignant world, in February.
Christmas spirit

Scottsdazzle returns to Old Town Scottsdale with expanded festivities

The City of Scottsdale is lighting up the holiday season with the return of its beloved annual celebration, Scottsdazzle. This year’s event promises to be bigger and brighter than ever, …
Law enforcement

Team members sworn in by Paradise Valley Police Department

Chief Freeman Carney recently swore in three individuals for Paradise Valley Police Department, two newly hired employees and one patrol officers who was promoted to detective. First up is Mark …
Education

Maricopa Community Colleges adding three bachelor's degree programs

Maricopa County Colleges is adding three new bachelor's degree programs to its offerings, bringing the total number of programs to 11. Starting in fall 2025, programs offering bachelor's degrees …
Sports

Desert Mountain Wolves dominate during tournament play

Desert Mountain High School Varsity Girls soccer team started their season in a dominating way. The Wolves participated in the Coyote Classic Soccer Tournament last weekend and won four of five …

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Tom Patterson

Are we entering the golden age of American government reform?

America’s friends of limited government have had a rough go lately. Government bureaucrats and spenders of all stripes have been living it up. Since 2001, the last time the federal budget …

Creating a ‘kakistocracy’ with a Lake appointment

I get my national and world news from multiple newspapers (online version prices are quite reasonable) rather than from the talking heads on TV. The advantage of newspapers is that I can reread, fact …
Funda Bachini, MD

Mental health isn’t optional for Arizonans of any age

The holiday season can be one of the most challenging times of the year for mental health. Amid the pressures of to-do lists and holiday shopping, it’s easy to overlook something as essential as mental well-being. …
Bryan K. Levy

Marital bliss: Why Valley couples should say yes to prenuptial agreements

As autumn ushers in milder temperatures, wedding season in Arizona reaches its peak. The cooler weather creates an ideal backdrop for outdoor ceremonies, and as a family law attorney, I have …
Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin

When Hanukkah falls on Christmas: One Arizona rabbi’s thoughts on Jewish identity

The moment Thanksgiving dishes are washed and put away, the world seems to transform. Twinkle lights appear, Santas inflate all over the neighborhood, and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” …
Entertainment & Things to Do
This year’s rally will feature the return of demonstrations like the FMX Extreme Stunt Show, where FMX-riders soar to more than 30 feet, the TwinStunts Thrill Show, featuring identical twin brothers, and the Globe of Death.

Five Finger Death Punch, Stone Temple Pilots to headline Bike Week in Scottsdale

Motorcycles and music await when Arizona Bike Week rolls into Scottsdale this spring.
Residents take part in a previous Ángeles del Barrio Holiday Celebration and Health Fair hosted by Chicanos Por La Causa in Phoenix.

Free holiday celebration, health fair coming to Phoenix

Chicanos Por La Causa brings holiday entertainment to the community with the 56th annual free Ángeles del Barrio event in Phoenix.
Preston Singleton, "A Canoe Entered a Dream," will be featured during Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week.

Counting down to inaugural Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week

The inaugural Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week is coming to Scottsdale in the spring.
A portion of the event's proceeds benefit Reach Out WorldWide, the nonprofit charity founded by Paul Walker and continued by his brother, Cody Walker (pictured).

FuelFest gears up for 4th annual show in Scottsdale

Following shows in Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth, West Palm Beach, New Jersey, Atlanta and overseas in Tokyo, FuelFest will bring its 4th annual show to Scottsdale.
A look from this past fall’s Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale. The annual auction returns to town Jan. 18.

Barrett-Jackson bringing Scottsdale Auction to town in January

Barrett-Jackson is gearing up for the annual Scottsdale Auction in January.
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