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James Bailey, chief information officer for the town’s Information Technology department, presents askpv.ai to the town council at its Sept. 24 meeting, in Paradise Valley.
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Paradise Valley introduces AI tool to help residents navigate town services
Dr. Michael Beck and Elinore Beck founders of MEND Wellness Collective.
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Paradise Valley couple to open new wellness studio
Maricopa County Chief Deputy Recorder Jeff Mason and Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap speak to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors regarding the early voting plan for the November 3 General Election on Sept. 30.
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Maricopa County Recorder presents early election plan to Board of Supervisors
Dylan Brush shakes off opponents and keeps running in the game against Cactus on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (Independent Newsmedia/Chandler Parkinson)
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Sophomore Dylan Brush paving the way for Horizon's offensive success

SCOTTSDALE — Horizon running back Dylan Brush isn’t the type of player who needs to be the loudest on the field to make his presence known. Only a sophomore in high school, he’s already …
Arizona schools continue to face difficulty recruiting and retaining qualified special education teachers, while traditional teacher preparation can create financial barriers for people who cannot afford to leave paid employment to complete classroom training.
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Arizona expands earn-while-you-learn path for special education teachers

Arizona is putting $5 million into an effort to build its special education teacher workforce from within schools, creating paid pathways that allow paraprofessionals and other aspiring educators to …
Pre-1985 cars on display at a previous Paradise Valley Veterans car show.
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Veterans’ Appreciation Vintage Car Show returns to Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley will host its 21st annual Veterans Appreciation Vintage Car Show from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 14 at Town Hall, 6401 E. Lincoln Drive, according to the Town Manager's Sept. 8 weekly …
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Howard Hecker with his wife Janet Hecker.
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Paradise Valley volunteer police officer Howard Hecker remembered for decades of service

Paradise Valley area resident and volunteer police officer Howard Hecker, who served the town for more than a decade, died after years of service to his wife, children and neighbors. He was …
ENTERTAINMENT

‘Magic of Motown’ brings classic hits to Phoenix

“Magic of Motown” will bring more than two hours of Motown music to the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3.
Maynard James Keenan of A Perfect Circle performs during Louder Than Life music festival seen on Sept. 20, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky.
ENTERTAINMENT

Arizona’s Maynard James Keenan to bring A Perfect Circle to Phoenix

Longtime Arizona resident Maynard James Keenan will return to a Valley stage when A Perfect Circle performs June 13, 2027, at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix.
Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation executive director Barb Kozuh with team member Espie Jauregui-Echeveste and Foundation board member Jessica Yanow, who is also CEO of the Arizona Alliance of Community Health Centers, accepting the Legacy of Care honor from Pedro Cons, chief executive officer of Adelante Healthcare, during an annual luncheon.
NEIGHBORS

Delta Dental of Arizona wins award

Health care provider Adelante Healthcare has awarded Scottsdale’s Delta Dental of Arizona its 2026 Legacy of Care Award, the organization’s highest recognition. Given annually, the Legacy of …
Net proceeds from raffle ticket sales at the Desert Foothills Book Festival support local literacy programs.
ENTERTAINMENT

Desert Foothills Book Festival returns to Holland Community Center in Scottsdale

This free event invites readers of all ages to meet local authors, browse and purchase signed books across every genre, enter exciting raffles and support literacy in Arizona, according to a press …
ARTS

Black Theatre Troupe brings Broadway musical revue to Valley

Black Theatre Troupe will present “Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope” Oct. 23-Nov. 8 at the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center in Phoenix.
Previous Paradise Valley featured artist Curtis Dickman thanks the town for the chance to spotlight his work on Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Town Counicl meeting, in Paradise Valley.

Paradise Valley Arts Board accepting applications for artist residency and studio tours

The Paradise Valley Arts Board is accepting applications from working artists who live in Paradise Valley for its featured artist residency and Spring 2027 studio tour. The featured artist …
The Radio Brazil Band will perform at 3:15 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday this weekend.
ENTERTAINMENT

Musical Instrument Museum celebrates the rhythms of Brazil

The Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix will celebrate the music and culture of Brazil during “Experience Brazil,” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4.

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High School Sports
PHOENIX — It’s already week six of the football season, which means a number of highly anticipated transfers will be eligible to play this week. Here’s a look at the North Valley teams and who …
MESA — The Nike Volleyball Tournament of Champions returns to Arizona this weekend, and a number of teams from the North Valley are preparing to play in the event. Those participating include …
PHOENIX — Brophy junior linebacker Josh Anderson was named to the list of Ed Doherty Medallion winners for his week five performance against Chandler. Despite Brophy’s loss, Anderson …

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Closures or not, vote yes on Scottsdale Unified bond

OPINION — I'm a Scottsdale Unified dad with three kids in the district. I spent countless hours as PTO president at Redfield Elementary, and I still have a child there. Redfield will likely be …
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Scottsdale Unified board election matters more than you think

OPINION — You don’t need to have a child currently in a Scottsdale Unified classroom to care about who sits on our school board. As taxpayers, we certainly need to pay attention. Our public …
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Chamber supports Scottsdale Unified bond measure

OPINION — On behalf of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to express our strong support for the Scottsdale Unified School District's $375 million bond measure on the Nov. 3 …
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Vote no on Scottsdale Unified bond request

OPINION — SUSD wasted much of its two prior bonds ($347 million - 2010, 2016) renovating/rebuilding schools it has since closed and anticipates closing. Meanwhile, SUSD continues losing enrollment, …
Julie Kwatra, MD, and Athena Salman

Arizona voters protected abortion rights, Washington can still threaten women’s health

OPINION — In 2024, nearly two million Arizonans voted for Proposition 139, amending our state Constitution to protect the fundamental right to abortion. It passed with nearly 62 percent of the …

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Entertainment & Things to Do
Mike Arseneault is producing the Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company’s production of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a live radio play.

Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company to present 'It's a Wonderful Life"

The Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company will present “It’s a Wonderful Life,” alive radio play, Nov. 19-21 at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. …
"Sesame Street" characters Abby, left, and Elmo, right, pose with an Elephant as part of the new PBS special “Nature: Sesame & The Great Elephant Adventure.” The special will air Wednesday, Oct. 14, but Phoenix residents have a chance to see it early during an event 10 a.m. – noon on Saturday, Sept. 25 at Phoenix’s South Mountain Library, 7050 S. 24th St.

Phoenix Library offers sneak peek of PBS' new "Sesame Street" and "Nature" crossover

The Phoenix Public Library invites residents to a free, entertaining family event where you can catch an exclusive preview of PBS’s “Nature: Sesame & The Great Elephant Adventure.” …
Nonprofit Hunkapi Programs is looking to raid $300,000 to fund it’s mission of providing therapeutic programs for children, adults, and families, as well as complimentary services for veterans, first responders, and their families with rescued and retired horses.

Scottsdale’s Hunkapi hosts fundraising gala

Hunkapi Programs, a Scottsdale-based equine therapy nonprofit, will host its annual Open Your Heart Gala on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Hunkapi Farms in Scottsdale, 12051 N. 96th St. …
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Phoenix rescue to host Vanity Fur gala at Wrigley Mansion

Almost There Rescue will host its annual Vanity Fur fundraising gala at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix.
Photographers Joel Grimes, Scott Baxter and Jeff Kida will be featured at Through Each Other’s Eyes seminar at the Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Oct. 3.

Through Each Other’s Eyes to host photography seminar in Scottsdale

The Phoenix-based nonprofit Through Each Other’s Eyes will host an immersive photography seminar on Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Western Spirit Museum, 3830 N. Marshall Way, in …

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