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Milhaven: Scottsdale has a $250M decision to make as sales tax measure materializes at City Hall

Linda Milhaven is a longtime community steward and former member of Scottsdale City Council, who is in pursuit of the mayor’s seat this November. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) Linda Milhaven | Point of View The Scottsdale City Council...

Sabow: Arizona continues to set the standard for hosting iconic events

Kim Grace Sabow is the president and CEO of the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) A look at what separates Arizona events from the pack By Kim Grace Sabow | Point of View If you’re a sports fan, you’v...

Brake: Long-term care staffing mandate is not the answer

Adam Brake By Adam Brake | Point of View The Haven Health Group proudly serves Arizona seniors through our network of 23 skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities. Our dedicated caregivers deliver high-quality care to our residents every...

Reynolds: Arizona is in need of an animal abuser registry

Michelle Reynolds is a member of the PETA Foundation. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Michelle Reynolds | Point of View An animal abuser registry would go a long way toward preventing acts of violence against all of Arizona’s most vulnerab...

Heath: The time is ripe for downtown Scottsdale’s rebirth

Larry Heath By Larry Heath | Point of View Downtown dies for two reasons.They fail to replace functionally obsolete real estate with a modern, sales tax inducing streetscape, or they die from depopulation.U-Haul’s heading out of Scottsdale i...

PEOPLE DO CARE: An open letter to the next American assailant in emotional distress looking to kill

By Terrance Thornton | Point of View Whoever you are, wherever you are, please understand that no matter what your issue is, what has happened to you or what was done to you — hurting others does nothing but perpetuate the hate and distre...

Lisa Borowsky: It’s time for a change at Scottsdale City Hall

Lisa Borowsky Lisa Borowsky announces 2024 campaign for mayor of Scottsdale By Lisa Borowsky | Point of View Over the last three years, I’ve heard from hundreds of Scottsdale residents concerned that the poor decision making by our mayor ...

Petrie: Priorities are askew as political maneuvering neglects veterans’ real issues

Andrew Petrie By Andrew Petrie | Point of View As inflation and the cost of living for Arizonans continues to increase, so does the political bickering of elected officials. Many Arizonans are aware of the ongoing battle related to the poten...

Gates: Takeaways from the recent ‘State of the City’ address at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Mason Gates, above, is seeking a seat at Scottsdale City Council at the November 2024 general election. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Mason Gates | Point of View Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega recently delivered his ‘State of the City’ ad...

Wuestemann: Culture and creativity are at the core of the vibrant community of Scottsdale we all know and love

A native of Germany, Dr. Gerd Wuestemann (above) become president & CEO of Scottsdale Arts in March 2018. (Photos: Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress) By Dr. Gerd Wuestemann | Point of View Scottsdale is a remarkable city: gifted with natu...

Lamber: Tempe’s operation slow down — let’s get behind it!

Marc Lamber, above, is a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated trial attorney and consumer advocate. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Marc Lamber | Point of View As a dedicated advocate for public safety, I’m profoundly conscious of the da...

Heath: Scottsdale considering surprising water conservation measures

Larry Heath By Larry Heath | Point of View I responded to a survey recently involving water conservation measures being considered by the city of Scottsdale. I came away from it wondering if our municipal officials are contemplating downgrad...

Brock: Keep your healthy, happy New Year going!

Benjamin Brock, above, serves as Community Centers director, Optum – Arizona. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Benjamin Brock | Point of View The New Year is here and many of us have made resolutions to build more positive daily habit...

Connecting disadvantaged, unhoused, and transitioning individuals to quality employment critical for continued economic success

From left are Carrie Masters, CEO of St. Joseph the Worker; and Todd Sanders president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Todd Sanders and Carrie Masters | Point of View The Greater Phoenix Chamber and ...

Kehoe: As a young woman headed out to NYE events, I worry about how alcohol impacts safety of others

Athena Kehoe (above) is a student at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. By Athena Kehoe | Point of View As a 21-year-old ASU student, I’m like many kids my age looking forward to relaxing but having fun during winter break. While I ...

Volkema: Political candidates in Arizona ought to prioritize our caregivers

Marsha Volkema By Marsha Volkema | Point of View Since frontier days, Arizonans have a history of helping one another.This trait rings true today, especially when it comes to looking after those in need. The “silver tsunami” is the aging Bab...

Reyes: Be sure to check in with aging loved ones during your holiday visits

Erica Reyes (above) is a registered nurse and serves as the director of health & wellness programs for Foundation for Senior Living. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Erica Reyes | Point of View Tis’ the season for holiday travel and fam...

Caputi: I am seeking re-election at Scottsdale City Council to continue positive impact atop local dais

Tammy Caputi, above, is an elected member of Scottsdale City Council in pursuit of re-election in November 2024. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Tammy Caputi | Point of View Over the last three years I’ve had the honor and privilege of ser...

Smith: Here is a breakdown of the Arizona state ‘expenditure limits’ at Scottsdale City Hall

A view of Scottsdale City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. (Photo by Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress) By David Smith | Point of View Former member of Scottsdale City Council — and previous city treasurer — David Smith shared with ...

Holiday heart attacks: Why they’re most likely on Christmas and New Year’s Day and how to reduce your risk

Dr. Leo Odle (above) is an internal medicine specialist at Optum. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Dr. Leo Odle | Point of View It’s a scary and sad fact, yet it’s true. Studies show more people die from heart attacks on Dec. 25 than any o...

Poulos: The holidays aren’t always ‘Fa, La, La’ for caregivers

Deanne Poulos (above) serves at family caregiver services, Duet: Partners In Health & Aging. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Deanne Poulos | Point of View It’s estimated over 53 million Americans are providing unpaid care for a loved o...

Greathouse: looking to purchase a home in Arizona? New federal regulations would make it harder

AJ Greathouse, above, is a downtown Phoenix resident focused on commercial property investment. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By AJ Greathouse | Point of View Prospective Arizona home buyers face myriad challenges — and new federal re...

Lamber: life-saving features hidden in devices you ought to know about

Marc Lamber, above, is a public safety advocate and Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated trial attorney at Phoenix-based Fennemore. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Marc Lamber | Point of View Picture this: You’re engrossed in your favori...

Verhoff: Valley businesses giving thanks, giving back this holiday season

Elaina Verhoff By Elaina Verhoff | Point of View November gives Phoenicians so many reasons to give thanks. Cooler weather, the start of holiday season, and for many local businesses, it’s a time to give thanks to clients and colleagues and ...

Dr. Grabinski: not just your regular holiday blues — diabetes and depression often seen together

Dr. Erica Grabinski, above, is an internal medicine specialist with Optum – Arizona By Dr. Erica Grabinski | Point of View As the holidays approach, and the season’s expectations and demands draw near, it is not uncommon for some, especially...

Jones: Arizonans’ understanding of whole-body health shows promising increase

Michael Jones, above, is president and CEO of Delta Dental of Arizona. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Michael Jones | Point of View Are Arizonans becoming more aware of the vital link between oral health and overall well-being?According t...

Dr. Odle: Helping veterans live their healthiest, happiest lives in Arizona

Dr. Leo Odle is an internal medicine specialist at Optum – Arizona. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Dr. Leo Odle | Point of View Veteran’s Day was this past Saturday, a time to express our gratitude to the women and men who have proudly s...

Dr. Lal: A beginner’s guide to the use of retinol, a Vitamin A derivative

Dr. Karan Lal, above, is director of Pediatric Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery at Affiliated Dermatology. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Dr. Karan Lal | Point of View Over the last few years retinol has gained popularity and has been hai...

Fostering Prosperity: Supporting national Native American Heritage Month for Arizona business

From left are Jolyana Begay-Kroupa, CEO of the Phoenix Indian Center, and Todd Sanders president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Todd Sanders and Jolyana Begay-Kroupa | Point of View Yá’át’ééh! (...

Woods: two million reasons why we need to stop bullying. Now.

Charles Woods, Jr. (above) is executive director of Insight Academy of Arizona. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Charles Woods | Point of View The common generational struggles of youth today have become immensely amplified by the continued...

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