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Lamber: Protect your child on Halloween, the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians

Mark Lamber By Mark Lamber | Point of View The spookiest night of the year is also the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians, according to the National Highway Safety Administration. The risk of a pedestrian fatality is 43% higher ...

DeNicole: Anna Thomasson has my full support for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley

A view of Paradise Valley Councilwoman Anna Thomasson at the recent mayoral forum hosted at the Mountain Shadows Resort in the Town of Paradise Valley. (Photo: Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress) By Tina DeNicole​​​ | Point of View Anna is all...

Vreeland: Join me in voting ‘yes’ for Scottsdale Props 490 & 491

Mike Vreeland By Mike Vreeland | Point of View The men and women who maintain and oversee Scottsdale’s parks are among the best in the nation. It’s one more reason why voters in Scottsdale should vote ‘yes’ on Propositions 490 and 491.The Co...

Hamway: I offer my full endorsement of Mark Stanton for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley

Mark Stanton By Mary Hamway | Point of View After serious consideration, I am proud to endorse Vice Mayor, Mark Stanton, for Paradise Valley Mayor.I have known Mark for 20 years and served for two years with him on council. Mark Stanton...

Grado: Bullying prevention month is a time to spread compassion, educate our community

Sarah Grado By Sarah Grado | Point of View Every year, National Bullying Prevention Month serves as a poignant reminder of the prevalent issue of bullying in our society. The CDC defines bullying as unwanted aggressive behavior, observed or ...

Carpinelli: Mark Stanton has my full endorsement for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley

Mark Stanton By Rick Carpinelli | Point of View Mark Stanton will be a terrific mayor for the Town of Paradise Valley. During his three terms as a Paradise Valley Town Council member, I have seen Mark engage with others respectfully, even w...

Goldwater: Prop 490 is about conservation of Scottsdale’s amenities

Ty Goldwater By Ty Goldwater | Point of View When Prop 400 was approved in 1995, my grandfather, Barry Goldwater fully supported saving the open space we now know as the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. From his early days on the Phoenix City Coun...

Minor: The hidden toll of election stress creates need to address mental health

Sentari Minor By Sentari Minor | Point of View As Election Day looms on the horizon, a palpable tension is gripping the nation. Recent research reveals a concerning trend: nearly 40% of Americans report signs of anxiety or depression linked ...

Sanchez: My vote for Maricopa County Sheriff is Tyler Kamp

Yasser F. Sanchez By Yasser F. Sanchez | Point of View In the recent televised debates between Maricopa County Sheriff’s Candidates Tyler Kamp and Jerry Sheridan, a clear message was delivered: One candidate represents the future, and anothe...

Reed: how to avoid caregiver burnout

April Reed By April Reed | Point of View As September had been branded as ‘National Self-Care Month’ and with over 850,000 unpaid family caregivers in Arizona, Ability360 wants the community to know caregiver burnout is real, but it can be m...

Pabis & Luoma: Improved parks and better public safety with 100% accountability are good for Scottsdale

Eric Luoma, vice chair, and Michelle Pabis, chair of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, are coming out in support for the Propositions 490 & 491 this November. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Michelle Pabis & Eric Luoma | Point ...

Lane: Scottsdale Proposition 490 equates to nothing more than a breach of trust

Jim Lane By Jim Lane | Point of View My early concerns with Proposition 490 were the deceptive ballot language and false premises use to promote it, and the perceived electioneering contained within the ‘helpful’ Q&A in the p...

Neely: A call for my fellow Republicans to reject Kari Lake this November

Peggy Neely By Peggy Neely | Point of View I’ve spent my career as a proud member of the Republican Party.For 12 years, I proudly served on the Phoenix City Council, eventually working my way up to vice mayor. Throughout it all, I put our ci...

Shapiro: A view of local politics through a community service lens

Gary Shapiro By Gary Shapiro | Point of View Woody Allen is famously quoted for saying “80% of success is showing up.”The Arizona Digital Free Press invited me to be the official timekeeper for the community conversations with the cand...

The Hurleys: Mark Stanton offers unequaled experience as candidate for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley

Mark Stanton By Pat & Nancy Hurley | Point of View As Paradise Valley’s Vice Mayor, Mark Stanton serves as a thoughtful and skillful leader. Mark has earned the respect of government, business, community, and elected leaders from around ...

Kwasman: My campaign remains focused on solving problems — not baseless attacks

Adam Kwasman By Adam Kwasman | Point of View I am running for city council to bring reason and thoughtful, solution-based leadership to Scottsdale.Over the last few weeks, we have seen nothing but baseless attacks and desperation from other,...

Melnychenko: Adam Kwasman makes too many assumptions about Scottsdale resident values based on home address

Alison Melnychenko By Alison Melnychenko | Point of View Scottsdale’s 2023 demographic report showed that the city has 60,126 residents who live in multi-family housing units, which includes apartments. That’s over 25% of the city’s total po...

Cieniawski: Affordable housing should not come with a luxury price point in Maricopa County

Julie Cieniawski By Julie Cieniawski | Point of View Housing shouldn’t be a luxury item but for many, it’s become one. I want to work with you to change that. Housing ensures people have a safe place to escape the natural elements and place ...

Schweiker: Why I and my fellow conservative friends are voting ‘yes’ on Prop 490 & 491

Dan Schweiker By Dan Schweiker | Point of View If you believe in conservative principles or conservation or both, then voting YES on Scottsdale’s Propositions 490 and 491 is an easy decision. Prop 490 would protect, preserve, and maintain Sc...

Dial: The National Association of Insurance Commissioners faces a credibility crisis

Jeff Dial By Jeff Dial | Point of View The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has a unique role as a quasi-government agency that sets official insurance standards and policies across all 50 states and the District of Col...

Bovi: Borowsky for mayor and Kwasman for council offer common sense choices at Scottsdale elections

Alan Bovi By Alan Bovi | Point of View As a lifelong moderate, I’ve always tried to be open minded and not vote either party line.The criteria I look for is common sense thinking, policies that serve residents/taxpayers first (vs. candidates...

Symington: Mark Stanton has my vote for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley

Fife Symington By Fife Symington | Point of View As a longtime resident of Paradise Valley, I am an enthusiastic supporter of Vice-Mayor Mark Stanton.I have personally known Mark for many years and can tell you that he is a principled, fisca...

Mellor: Resume tips and tricks for high school students

Jennifer Mellor By Jennifer Mellor | Point of View September is recognized as International Update Your Resume Month, a perfect time for students to refine their resumes and prepare for future job opportunities. Whether you’re entering t...

Dr. Kleven: What men need to know about prostate cancer

Dr. Mike Kleven (Photo Courtesy: Optum – Arizona/DigitalFreePress) Dr. Mike Kleven | Point of View Prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer among men and the second-leading cause of cancer death among American men. While this i...

Milhaven: Scottsdale Schools needs the thoughtful leadership of Mike Sharkey, Donna Lewis, and Matthew Pittinsky

Linda Milhaven By Linda Milhaven | Point of View I am proud to endorse Mike Sharkey, Donna Lewis, and Matthew Pittinsky for the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board.They bring the business, technology, and education leadership ...

Cecala: Effective financial literacy can empower the next generation in Arizona

Katherine Cecala By Katherine Cecala | Point of View What’s the one thing you wish you learned in school?” That’s a question many Americans answer with “personal finance,” “how to manage money,” or something similar. In fact, research by Ban...

Dr. White: As colorectal cancer rises Sonora Quest Laboratories offers noninvasive screening for local employees

Dr. Stacy White By Dr. Stacy White | Point of View Arizona ranks 44 out of 50 states when it comes to colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings, with merely 55% of adults aged 45-75 completing screening tests during their recommended intervals. The...

Lamber: Cars are spying on their owners collecting personal information — what to know and how to stay protected

Marc Lamber By Marc Lamber | Point of View Cars today are full of convenience and new technology, capturing large amounts of your personal information in the process. General Motors Insurance, which first launched in Arizona, uses data colle...

Manross & Carla: Prop 490 is one of the most publicly vetted, legally protected ballot measures

From left are Carla, a community volunteer, and Mary Manross, a former mayor of Scottsdale, offering their collective support for the passage of Prop 490 this November. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Mary Manross & Carla | Point of View...

Edelman: Arizona’s congressional delegation united in broadening access to advanced cancer screening

(File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Sarah M. Edelman | Point of View Arizona’s scorching summer continues as temperatures hit well over 100 degrees, but more than just the thermostat is peaking — we’ve reached the fevered pitch of the el...

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Reed: how to avoid caregiver burnout

As September had been branded as ‘National Self-Care Month’ and with over 850,000 unpaid family caregivers in Arizona, Ability360 wants the community to know caregiver burnout is real, but it can be mitigated by prioritizing self-care.

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Mellor: Resume tips and tricks for high school students

September is recognized as International Update Your Resume Month, a perfect time for students to refine their resumes and prepare for future job opportunities. Whether you’re entering the job market soon or just gearing up for internships, a polished and updated resume is essential.

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Dr. Kleven: What men need to know about prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer among men and the second-leading cause of cancer death among American men. While this is an important subject to talk about year-round, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September is an ideal opportunity to bring the discussion front and center.

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