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Council approves $2.29 billion budget

After a spirited debate, the Scottsdale City Council approved the city’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget during its June 4 meeting. The vote was 6-1 to adopt the $2.29 billion budget. That …
development

AVE is coming soon to Paradise Valley – North Scottsdale

AVE Paradise Valley, luxury and furnished apartments, will be built in the fall 2024. This new, state-of-the-art, residential mid-rise community features luxury studio, one-, two-, and …
Neighbors

Scottsdale artists learn through constructive critiques

Once a month, members of the Scottsdale Artists League (SAL) can bring their artwork to a meeting to be critiqued and receive feedback from local critique masters. The SAL welcomes sculptures, …
business brand

SCC students reimagine Scottsdale Chamber logos in capstone class

Students in Scottsdale Community College’s visual brand design class, a capstone course, partnered with the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce to reimagine six of the chamber’s event …
ELECTION

Scottsdale candidates take part in Q&A: Part Two

The field has been set for the 2024 Scottsdale City Council race, with three candidates vying for mayor’s office and nine candidates for three city council seats. All candidates were invited to …

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Opinion

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 …
ART

Scottsdale Arts receives two grants for exhibit “transfeminisms”

Scottsdale Arts received two grants for an upcoming exhibition at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. The Terra Foundation for American Art will support the museum exhibition with a $60,000 …
ART

Art editor Joshua Rose brings decades of experience to Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week

Distinguished art editor, renowned artist and culture connoisseur Joshua Rose will serve as a consultant for Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week, March 20-23, 2025. The 3-day international modern and …
Election 2024

See the Arizona Congressional District 1 debate here

The Republican debate for Arizona's 1st Congressional District will feature two of the three candidates on the Republican side, but not the sitting congressman. The debate, scheduled for 6 p.m. …
Transportation

Chaparral and Hayden intersection closed for three months

The City of Scottsdale has closed the intersection of Chaparral and Hayden roads until Sept. 1 to construct a new pedestrian underpass. The new underpass will connect Chaparral Park and …
Lawsuit

City of Scottsdale poised to appeal wrongful termination court ruling

The City of Scottsdale is expected to appeal a Maricopa County Superior Court jury’s ruling against the city in the wrongful termination case filed by former city prosecutor Shawn Fuller. …
Jobs

Abrazo Health hosts hiring event in Scottsdale

An open house hiring event for Abrazo Scottsdale Campus and Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5 from 3-5 p.m. 
Featured Artist

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 …

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Scottsdale Opinions with Civility

Swoope: We have to elect competent representation

This year we have witnessed legislators and courts, totally ignorant of female reproductive biology, impose their ideological beliefs on women’s bodies, unfazed by the suffering that has …
Rachel Sacco is the president and CEO of Experience Scottsdale, as well as a Paradise Vally resident.

Sacco: Supporting Scottsdale’s hospitality businesses throughout the summer

Another exciting high tourism season has come and gone, and that means Scottsdale’s streets will quiet down as residents begin their annual hibernation into air-conditioned homes and as some …

Bengert: Scottsdale Unified failing many graduating students

In a recent piece, Superintendent Menzel of the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) highlights what he considers a list of accomplishments for the 2023-2024 school year. According to him, this …

Goldberg: Modern times are tricky when raising kids

Technology has changed, and keeps changing, but no one changed the babies, young children, teens and adults. They all still need the same tender loving care they always did. There is nothing …
Rachel Sacco is the president and CEO of Experience Scottsdale, as well as a Paradise Vally resident.

Sacco: Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week

National Travel and Tourism Week will be celebrated May 19-25 this year. The week spotlights travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating …
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Smyth: Civility over bedlam

Another reader expresses her concern about the Independent’s civility checklist for opinions, arguing that it can constrain free speech. I respectfully disagree.  There are plenty of …

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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

Rotary Club of Scottsdale presents annual scholarships

The class of 2023-24, which graduated last week, was the first class to make it through high school with Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel at the helm.

SUSD superintendent: school year 2023-24 a success

The 2023-2024 school year is in the books for Scottsdale’s Unified School District but not everybody is quite ready to close that cover yet. Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel took just a moment …
Desert Financial Foundation treasurer Tom Marlowe (left), scholarship recipient Sydney Swanson of Paradise Valley (center) and Cathy Graham with Desert Financial Foundation (right) are pictured at the scholarship ceremony at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix, May 15.

Students receive thousands in scholarships from Desert Financial Foundation

Desert Financial Foundation announced $192,000 in college scholarships to 60 Arizona students. The scholarship program includes Community Service Scholarships for high school seniors who …
Free meals are coming to four Scottsdale Unified School District schools next school year.

No-cost meals coming to four SUSD schools next school year

Scottsdale Unified School District will be able to offer a new meal service option at four schools next school year that will streamline the process for families to secure no-cost breakfasts and …
Scottsdale’s Spencer Wareing was named to the Southeast Missouri State University President’s List for the spring 2024 semester.

Scottsdale student named to university’s president’s list

Spencer Wareing of Scottsdale, has been named to the Southeast Missouri State University President’s List for academic achievement during the spring 2024 semester. Students named to the …
The Civic Center Library will offer free lunches and plenty of other programs and events this summer. (Metro Creative Circle)

Free meals offered in Scottsdale this summer

The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Summer Food Service Program is providing free meals to youths this summer at two Scottsdale community locations. The SUSD catering service, Oak …
Scottsdale Entertainment
More than 85 Arizona State University football players will be at the Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers Chase Field location during the Diamondback’s game June 5. Fans are invited to meet the players.

Meet and greet ASU football players at Cold Beers and Cheeseburger’s Chase Field location

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers will hosts more than 85 Arizona State University football players Wednesday, June 5, at its Chase Field location to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the San …
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 …
Steve Nash speaks at The Idea Salon held in the Walter Hive Dome in Scottsdale.

Steve Nash on how to live the good life, longer

NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash was the only 40-year-old player in the league in 2013. An eight-time NBA All-Star with two league MVP awards under his belt, it took years for Nash to find his …
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, …

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