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Byron: Tightening along 68th Street is signal of larger municipal pursuit in Scottsdale

An illustration offering the idea of what a road sign with a reduction in the number of lanes could look like for motorists as they encounter them. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) By Jim Byron | Point of View A recent piece by members of ...

Wood: With multifamily pipeline primed Scottsdale should be widening roads — not shrinking them

Susan Wood, above, is speaking out on the idea of applying a road diet to local Scottsdale streets and the potential long-term impacts those decisions could have. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) By Susan Wood | Digital Free Press The cont...

Sacco: A new strategic plan sets Experience Scottsdale on new tract of tourism growth

Rachel Sacco, president and CEO at Experience Scottsdale. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) Register to learn of strategic plans afoot at Experience Scottsdale By Rachel Sacco | Point of View I so often hear from visitors that they leave...

Lamber: Self-driving utopia envisioned could materialize in Valley of the Sun — but we’re not there yet

Marc Lamber is a Martindale Hubbell AV preeminent-rated trial attorney, who practices law at Phoenix-based law firm Fennemore Craig. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com By Marc Lamber | Point of View Humans are pretty bad at driving and some w...

Dr. Klatt: April 16 is National Health Care Decisions Day

April 16 is National Health care Decisions Day, right after Tax Day. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) April 15 offers new chance for better health care decisions By Dr. Kimberly Klatt | Point of View Every day, we make important health ...

Dr. Wiggs: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation marks year 1 of property-homes

Dr. Christine Wiggs president at the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement. (Photo Courtesy: BCBSAZ/DigitalFreePress.com) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation puts $2M into health of all Ari...

Top tips for the junior golfer in your life

Mike Poe offers tip for developing a love for golf By Mike Poe | Point of View Just in time for spring break, the weather is warming up making it the perfect time to try new hobbies with your children. Golf is a fantastic sport to consider i...

Lamber: A meaningful change to Arizona’s traffic laws that could save lives

Marc Lamber is a Martindale Hubbell AV preeminent-rated trial attorney. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com Op: New traffic laws ought to consider pedestrian safety first By Marc Lamber | Point of View Traffic-related pedestrian deaths are ...

Poe: Elevate your golf game during your time here in the Valley of the Sun

Mike Poe serves as manager of the Quintero Golf Club. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) Love of golf is alive and well in Phoenix metropolitan area By Mike Poe | Point of View Golf is an outlet to individuals for various reasons — ...

JBW: Town of Paradise Valley blossoms through a collaborative sense of community and purpose

Paradise Valley Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner at Town Hall, 6401 E. Lincoln Drive, late last year. (Photo: Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress.com) ‘Coffee with the Mayor’ reinvigorates sense of service in Paradise Valley By Jerry Bien-Willner | P...

Lamber: What Arizona solopreneurs need to know about 1099-K forms

Marc Lamber is a Martindale Hubbell AV preeminent-rated trial attorney. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) By Marc Lamber | Point of View Arizona employees are getting to keep a bit more in their pockets as Arizona’s individual tax rate has ...

Thomas: Tips for success for minority entrepreneurs to thrive despite tribulations

Marvina Thomas is an eternal optimist, compassionate leader and one of the most powerful women of color in the cannabis industry. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) By Marvina Thomas | Point of View Breaking into an industry you’re passionat...

Dr. Spurgeon: Strategic partnerships bolster career and technical education in Maricopa County

Dr. Scott Spurgeon By Dr. Scott Spurgeon | Point of View Since I began my role as superintendent of Western Maricopa Education Center in July 2022, I have realized many people in the business and education fields know of West-MEC but may not...

An Open Letter to the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board

By Jim Lane | Point of View I think we are all on the same page philosophically when it involves children and young adults having equal opportunity to access the best possible education, and one that will give them the best opportunity for succ...

Smith: I urge Scottsdale City Council to consider elimination of 1.75% sales tax on food for home consumption

By David Smith | Thoughts on Innovation As you hear and discuss the preliminary fiscal year 2023/24 budget, I urge you to provide guidance to staff to modify their revenue projections in at least one important respect: Eliminate Scottsdale’s lo...

Dr. Klatt: Six healthy lifestyle habits to shape your heart health

Dr. Klatt: Heart health has more benefits than one Dr. Kimberly Klatt | Point of View February is recognized as American Heart Month, a health observance that encourages Americans to understand the importance of heart health and adopt health...

Lamber: Dangers and consequences of impaired driving during ‘Super Week’

A director at Fennemore Craig, Marc Lamber, above, has been featured in national and local media, including the Arizona Republic, USA Today, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the ABA Journal. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) Lamber:...

Alexander: Amy Carney should focus on core Scottsdale education issues

Jason Alexander By Jason Alexander | Point of View Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board member Amy Carney campaigned last fall – smartly and effectively in a crowded field – by steering clear of culture controversies and outrag...

Milhaven: Scott Menzel is the right man to lead Scottsdale Schools into the future

Former Scottsdale City Councilwoman Linda Milhaven. (Photo Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress.com) Dr. Menzel calls for understanding, care for all at Scottsdale schools By Linda Milhaven | Point of View Scott Menzel is exactly the kind of ...

Barton: Rio Verde dilemma is a product of wishful thinking

City leaders say they remain confident in the municipality’s legal position and continues to encourage Maricopa County — the elected local government for the residents of Rio Verde Foothills — to implement a solution on behalf of their constituent...

Lane: ‘Disrupt, Dismantle and Reconstruct’ has no place in our Scottsdale Schools

By Jim Lane | Point of View Disrupt, Dismantle and Reconstruct. Those are the driving words behind a desired transformation of the American ethos through a discriminating government bureaucratic change to our public educational system.I’ve live...

Shapiro: Scottsdale politicking should not jeopardize the ‘crown jewel’ of the Valley of the Sun

Gary Shapiro, a Scottsdale community leader, advocate and volunteer. Can you imagine how much more we could accomplish if we were all rowing? By Gary Shapiro | Point of View A tale of two cities.I recently had an encounter with a woman st...

Church: Catalytic converter theft continues to rage in Phoenix metropolitan area

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, Phoenix residents and businesses will have the opportunity to have their vehicle(s) catalytic converters etched with SafeCat for free at Courtesy Chevrolet in Phoenix. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) ...

Anable: Internet safety isn’t just for kids – why seniors need safe surfing practices

In 2021, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that more than 92,000 victims over the age of 60 lost over $1.7 billion. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) A brief dive into tips for internet safety By Susan Anable | Point of vie...

Dr. Pinderhughes: A sense of purpose in 2023 may help you live longer

Dr. Stacie Pinderhughes is chief medical officer at Optum Arizona. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) Achievable resolutions through a sense of purpose By Dr. Stacie Pinderhughes | Point of View A new year brings new resolutions that may ...

Borowsky: Congratulations are in order for the new Scottsdale City Council

lisa Borowsky A bittersweet farewell to formerScottsdale City Council woman Linda Milhaven By Lisa Borowsky | Point of View Congratulations to newly seated Councilman Barry Graham, who assumed office on Jan. 10, 2023, along with re-electe...

Thomasson: inauguration ceremony exemplifies Town of Paradise Valley leadership

Paradise Valley Councilwoman Anna Thomasson at Town Hall, 6401 E. Lincoln Drive. (Photo: Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress.com) A salute to the men and women of the Town of Paradise Valley By Anna Thomasson | Point of View Congratulations ...

Low: six tips to success in the New Year

Jodi Low is an author, internationally renowned corporate trainer, and inspirational speaker. By Jodi Low | Point of View In the fast-paced world we live in, it can be easy to get caught up in the daily grind, get lost in the trends and worr...

Prince: ‘Digital Age’ continues to shape modern business communication

Kim Prince, who is founder of Proven Media. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) By Kim Prince | Point of View With a New Year comes a chance to check in on your business’ communication strategies to make sure that you’re reaching your audienc...

Shapiro: a new year offers all of us a chance at a fresh perspective, new prospects & success

Gary Shapiro By Gary Shapiro | Point of View It is a brand-new year. I invite you to think of yourself as an author writing a book with 365 pages. One page for each day of the year.Looking ahead, what would be in your book?Autobiographically...

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