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PVPD officer ready for field work

Paradise Valley Police Department Officer Ruben Nava #247 has successfully completed a rigorous 14-week field training program designed for out-of-state lateral officers. This intensive program …
construction

Hillside committee approves remodels

Two home remodels were unanimously approved by the Paradise Valley Hillside Building Committee June 12. The property at 5301 E. Paradise Canyon Road is now fully compliant following a remodel …
development

New Mummy Mountain hillside home proposed

A new multi-level single-family residence at 7045 N. Invergordon Rd. was presented to the Paradise Valley Hillside Building Committee June 12. The home is proposed to have 9,020 square feet of …
education

Paradise Valley’s Erika Safrin on university president’s list

Erika Safrin of Paradise Valley was among the more than 1,200 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president’s list for the 2024 spring semester. Safrin is a …
construction

Hillside Building Committee finds creative solution to neighbor concern

A new detached three-car garage at 5825 N. Superstition Lane on Camelback Mountain will be built subject to a stipulation for an auto court wall and landscaping. The Paradise Valley Hillside …
real estate

Silver Sky groundbreaking celebrated

Silver Sky Development, a Scottsdale-based luxury home developer, broke ground on the new Silver Sky community in the Town of Paradise Valley, June 12. The 17-acre subdivision, named in honor of …
nonprofit

Hospice of the Valley dementia program enriches young and old

At first glance, it looks like “Grandparents’ Day” at preschool — a roomful of giggling seniors playing peekaboo with a dozen toddlers. Except these “grandmas and …
Newspaper

Independent announces enhanced publication changes

Dear Reader:   We’re happy to inform you of exciting changes to our publications that will take effect beginning July 1, 2024. We’re standardizing our publications …
election

Town Council, mayoral candidates forum coming up June 17

A forum organized by the Paradise Valley Independent for town council and mayoral candidates running in the July 30 election is set for 4–6 p.m. June 17 at Town Hall. In a Q&A format, …
Education

Boys & Girls Club of Scottsdale honor Ellie Ziegler

Ellie Ziegler passed away a little more than two years ago, but her impact will always be felt around the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (BGCS). Ziegler and her late husband, …

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Rector: Mary Hamway is the Right Choice

Local elections are perhaps the most important elections of all since they directly impact us. Given the small population of our town, each and every vote counts.  All the candidates …

Scanlan: Thomasson is here for all residents, including pets

Imagine waking up to find two scared dogs wandering your neighborhood on a hot spring day. That happened to our community on May 22, when two young dogs were found with collars, no ID, dragging …

Winkler: Vote Anna Thomasson for mayor

After serving on town council for 10 years and two years as your mayor, I have an appreciation for what is necessary to be a strong mayor.  The council has benefitted having Mark Stanton, …

Palmer: Voicing my support for Mary Hamway

I am writing this letter in support of Mary Hamway in her candidacy for mayor of your wonderful town, Paradise Valley. Mary and I worked together for eight years as appointed members on a …

Hart-Wells: Gratitude and grace for our 2024 graduates

Celebrations are in order, but first I want you to take a moment to be grateful.  For the caregivers and loved ones, family members and friends who are family in every way it matters to …
Entertainment & Things to Do
Tracy Laasch is a sculptural mixed media artist and co-owner of The Felted Desert.

Scottsdale gallery features needle felting artist

When sculptural mixed media artist Tracy Laasch began creating her needle-felt designs nearly four years ago, her husband Brian enjoyed them so much that he began bringing them to work with him to …
Cinderella was played by Davina Watson (right) and the Fairy Godmother by Christine Armstrong (left).

Empowered Theater wraps up first season with 'Cinderella'

Empowered Theater + Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Scottsdale, performed  Rodger and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition” at Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N. 3 …
Brochure for Race Amity Day, June 8 at Scottsdale Baha'i Faith Community Center.

Race Amity Day celebrates 'Unity through Music'

The Baha’i Communities of Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Fountain Hills will be observing Race Amity Day 2 p.m. June 8 at the Baha’i Faith Community Center, 6910 E. Shea Boulevard in …
Promotional image of Empowered Theater + Arts' "Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition."

Empowered artists take the stage for 'Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition'

Artists of Empowered Theater + Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Scottsdale, will perform Rodger and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition” at Phoenix Center for the Arts, …
The palm court at Franciscan Renewal Center hosts many events including a Mental Health Summit.

Learn from experts, earn credit at Franciscan Renewal Center’s Mental Health Summit

Hear from experts in the field about addiction, anxiety, suicide, multicultural mental health and more. Franciscan Renewal Center’s Mental Health Summit: Understanding Today’s …

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