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DrivingMBA opens house in Glendale, Scottsdale

National Teen Driver Safety Week is a time to raise awareness about teen driver safety and find solutions to reduce the risk of crashes. A 2023 Arizona Department of Transportation report …
HEALTH CARE

Banner Health medical center cleared for construction

Phase one of Banner Health’s plan to build a $400 million medical campus near the intersection of North Hayden Road and the Loop 101 can begin any time. The Scottsdale Development Review …
Education

East Valley Institute of Technology reports 2011 lease deal to state, federal authorities

An internal review by the East Valley Institute of Technology discovered a lease signed in 2011 may have resulted in the school not being paid fair market value for rent while a third party may have …
THINGS TO DO

Scottsdale Fall Concert series returns Sept. 21

Scottsdale Quarter is kicking off its annual Fall Concert Series on Saturday, Sept. 21. The series will feature a different local performer each Saturday from 5-7 p.m. until November 2, …
Business Moves

New owner at Airpark Consignment in Scottsdale

“Come on in, we’re awesome,” is the sign that greets customers and consigners at Airpark Consignment in Scottsdale which has taken on new ownership in the last few months. …

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Opinion

Campbell: Adelante Healthcare statement regarding EVIT and Mesa location lease

Adelante Healthcare Inc. is a federally qualified health center dedicated to serving our communities, especially vulnerable populations in medically underserved areas. For over a decade, Adelante …
Opinion

Beasley: Just be honest this school year

With the new school year underway, let's consider what we can do to help support and strengthen our local public schools. I am running for a seat on the Scottsdale Unified School Board on Nov. 5, …
Letters

Ferkaluk: Stand up for Arizona seniors and support Medicare Advantage

Like many Americans, Arizona seniors are being squeezed by high prices from the grocery store to the gas pump. Meanwhile, the cost of health care just keeps going up. That’s why Medicare …
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Semiconductor company relocating to Scottsdale

ASM, a Netherlands-based company that makes machines that make semiconductor chips, took another step toward moving its North American headquarters to Scottsdale. The Scottsdale City Council …
BROKERAGE BUSINESS MOVES

Largest real estate brokerage in the United States acquires Phoenix real estate company

One of the largest real estate brokerages in the United States has expanded its presence in Arizona by acquiring a Phoenix-area brand. According to a press release, Compass has officially added …
CANCER RESEARCH

TGen Foundation doing Runway for Research in October for cancer research

The biomedical nonprofit TGen Foundation’s annual Runway for Research is hosting a cocktail party on Sept. 25 at the Estate Watch & Jewelry Co. in Scottsdale. Proceeds from the party …
Scottsdale Fashion Square

Scottsdale Fashion Square serenades the fall with the return of Monday Mixers workout series

Outdoor workouts are returning to Scottsdale after a long, hot summer as the Monday Mixers series returns to Scottsdale Fashion Square on Monday, Sept. 30. The workouts take place at sunset on …
Sports

Freshman standout in the Wolves’ offense

Starting for varsity in any sport is a rare achievement for a freshman. However, freshman Kai Tschen has taken the reins and is making a name for himself on the Desert Mountain High School …

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Scottsdale Opinions with Civility
Matt Pittinsky

Pittinsky: Stepping up to serve

This upcoming election will determine the majority direction of the SUSD Governing Board at a critical time for our schools. I am running with Mike Sharkey and Donna Lewis to bring experienced …
Francine Sumner

Sumner: Suicide prevention — a mother’s call to action

On June 13, 2017, my world shattered. I lost my youngest son, Zachary, to suicide. He was just 16 years old; a high school student here in the Valley. Words cannot capture the depth of my grief, …

Gonzales: Don’t let titles fool you in SUSD board election

As we approach the election for three new school board members in SUSD, we can all agree that the stronger our public schools, the stronger our communities. We must consider what qualifications …

Ellis: Concerns about superintendent’s record and board candidate’s impartiality

Two of my children attended and graduated from Cherokee, Cocopah and Chaparral. My youngest is currently a sophomore at Chaparral High School. My wife and I are strong supporters of public schools, …
Jason Alexander

Alexander: SUSD school board election offers clear choices

Scottsdale Unified School District is Scottsdale’s fifth largest employer. It has a $250 million dollar budget, 20,000 customers, 3,000 employees – many who live in Scottsdale. …

Pellett: Why I’m voting for Jacobs, Beasley and Hassler for school board

The Scottsdale Education Association (SEA) have once again proven they are out of touch with the community. This year, the SEA is backing the divisive “Protect SUSD” team, who apparently …

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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

SUSD Governing Board approves academic goals for the year

Scottsdale Unified School District will host a college and career fair Sept. 14.

SUSD hosts college and career fair

Scottsdale Unified School District will host its third annual College & Career Fair Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Scottsdale Stadium Field House, 7408 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale, from 11 a.m. to 2 …
Arcadia and Saguaro high schools will compete in a baseball-themed robotics competition at Chase Field Sept. 8.

Two SUSD high schools to compete in robotic competition

Two Scottsdale Unified School District high schools are among 13 Valley teams selected to participate in a baseball themed robotics competition hosted by the Arizona Diamondbacks and Honeywell …
From left are Dragon Kim Foundation Co-Founder and CEO Daniel Kim, Zara Pearce, Yana Mamtani, Aashni Sahai and Program Director Amber Serafin.

Scottsdale, PV students chosen as fellowship finalists

The Dragon Kim Foundation, an Orange County-based nonprofit with the mission of inspiring youth to impact their communities while discovering and pursuing their passions, has announced the two …
From left to right, Susan Bitter Smith, Dr. Tom Nerini, Jacqueline Smith and Dr. Linda Thor have been reelected to the MCCCD governing board after running unopposed for their seats.

Maricopa County cancels MCCCD governing board election

Maricopa County Elections has canceled the Nov. 5 elections for the Maricopa County Community College District’s Governing Board. All four incumbent governing board members have been …
Scottsdale company Savantz.AI uses artificial intelligence to turn text into videos.

Scottsdale teacher uses AI to reach students

Teachers and students alike have returned to classrooms across the country and so the timeless struggle begins afresh — the struggle teachers have with making material accessible to their …
Scottsdale Entertainment
The Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet will perform a free concert at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church Sept.22

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church presents Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet

The Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet will perform the next concert in the “Arts at the Rocks” performing arts series at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. The …
The Scottsdale Philharmonic has released dates of this season’s concerts.

Scottsdale Philharmonic Kicks off with Tchaikovsky’s Italian Masterpiece

The Scottsdale Philharmonic will kick off its 2024-25 season on Sunday, Oct. 13 with Tchaikovsky’s Italian Masterpiece. Other concerts This season include: • Nov. 17 — The …
The Canvas of Clay: Hopi Pottery Masterworks from The Allan and Judith Cooke Collection inside of Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West.

Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is looking for volunteer guides

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is looking for volunteers to complete their 15-week guide-training program. 
The Women’s Orchestra of Arizona is hosting a free concert Sunday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m. at the North Scottsdale United Methodist Church.

Women’s Orchestra of Arizona to perform free Celtic concert

The Women’s Orchestra of Arizona (WOA) is hosting a free Celtic-themed concert Sunday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m. at the North Scottsdale United Methodist Church. The WOA is a nonprofit …
The Four Peaks Coin Club is planning its upcoming 2024 Fall Coin and Collectibles Show Saturday, Sept. 28, in Scottsdale.

Four Peaks Coin Club presents the 2024 Fall Coin and Collectibles Show

The Four Peaks Coin Club in Fountain Hills has announced its 2024 Fall Coin and Collectibles Show. The event is Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a gold coin raffle, door …

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