A new year brings new resolutions that can lead to improvements in daily habits as well as health benefits for many older Americans.
As we embark on a new year, it is evident that the vitality of our community hinges on the development and engagement of young professionals.
Last month, I had the joy of attending a celebration that highlighted an extraordinary moment for Scottsdale.
Since beginning my role as West-MEC’s superintendent in 2022, creating strategic partnerships with business, industry, and education has been an area of focus for our district.
Growing up, we all knew or heard stories about the spoiled brat in our neighborhoods that didn’t play well with others. When he didn’t get his way, he stormed off the playground and took his ball with him.
Together, we have achieved so much. As I move forward from this position, I heartily congratulate Mark Stanton, Paradise Valley’s next mayor.
In our community, domestic violence is not just a statistic — it is a harsh reality that affects thousands of families and individuals throughout Arizona. Each year, Sojourner Center serves at least 2,000 individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking.
Five decades ago, Mayor Sam Campana and I were classmates in Class 5 of Valley Leadership. We loved the program. At one point, Sam said to me, “Scottsdale needs a program like this, and we can do even better.”
As the holidays approach and the season’s expectations and demands draw near, it is not uncommon for some, especially older adults, to catch a case of the “holiday blues.”
In the blink of an eye, everything can change. For me, that moment came on a February night in 2002, when an ordinary evening spiraled into chaos.
I read a post recently on “X” (formerly Twitter) where (paraphrasing) the author was glowing about the recent election flipping the Scottsdale City Council majority to finally become inline with public opinion.
Homelessness can feel overwhelming and too complicated to solve.
Each November, we observe National Adoption Month, a time to spread awareness about and to encourage others to learn about adoption, to hold adoption related events, and to acknowledge the people in this country whose lives have been impacted by adoption.
We live in a divided country, but Scottsdale is unified with its respect and appreciation for our public schools. Congratulations on electing “builders” versus “disruptors” to our school board.
We agree that Axon should stay in Scottsdale but not without a dramatic reduction in density, our community’s No. 1 concern.
That’s why I applaud the unanimous decision by the Phoenix City Council to lower speed limits by 5 mph at multiple, dangerous intersections.
By every significant measure, Scottsdale is ready for tomorrow, from a solid tax base to government resources to tourist draws to open spaces, on and on. We should succeed; we will succeed. The question is: What form will that success take? 843039
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) will decide whether to approve an amendment to the State’s Assured Water Supply Program.
As the mother of six Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) students, I have always been invested in our local schools.
The 2024 election has arrived.
Recently, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) took an important step to safeguard that energy future by endorsing the Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) of Arizona Public Service (APS), Tucson Electric Power (TEP), and UniSource Energy.
This year Scottsdale was fortunate when it came to wildfires. Next year we might not be so lucky.
Dr. Scott Menzel has been named the Arizona School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year for his outstanding leadership, commitment to educational excellence, student achievement and community partnership.
October is Careers in Construction Month and National Energy Awareness/Weatherization Month and Arizona stands at a crossroads.
Every day, families seek safety and refuge at one of the several domestic violence shelters in the valley. Frightened, exhausted, and needing care, these families need a full array of wraparound services.
Current SUSD board members Amy Carney and Carine Werner misuse their positions to sow distrust, falsely claiming the district withholds information that records consistently prove they receive.
In Arizona, female breast cancer was the No. 1 cancer diagnosis in the state from 2017 -2021. An average of 902 women in Arizona died from breast cancer each year from 2018 – 2022 with 65.1% of those deaths occurring in women 65 and older.
I am voting for Mark Stanton for mayor of Paradise Valley for many reasons and I encourage you to vote for Mark as well.
What is not a scam is Prop 490 to protect and preserve our city parks — and provide the resources to make that happen.
Thanks to that vision we have built a world class park system, a beautiful greenbelt through the middle of the community, and a one of a kind McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
