By Joan Fudala As the popular saying goes, “this ain’t our first rodeo.” In fact, the Scottsdale/Parada del [...]
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Marshall Way: Scottsdale history evolves along this street
By Joan Fudala Meander along Marshall Way from Scottsdale Fashion Square south to Sixth Street, and you’ll pass [...]
Read moreAn All-American: Matt Brice brings obsessive hospitality to North Phoenix
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Matt Brice didn’t come from money. He worked as a dishwasher at age 12 out [...]
Read moreSteering Scottsdale: Car deals keep the Valley driving over the decades
By Joan Fudala While much of the nation worries about snowy/icy driving conditions in January, Scottsdale just smiles. During [...]
Read moreThe Super Season: Experience Scottsdale is revving up for the big game
By Rachel Sacco Experience Scottsdale Super Bowl LVII is coming to the Valley of the Sun on February 12, [...]
Read moreGangster’s Paradise: Richard Raschillo just couldn’t give up F&B
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski After opening restaurants in Chicago, Richard Raschillo moved to the Valley to relax. Instead, the [...]
Read moreFlashback 2022-23: What’s new, different, gone and coming soon
By Joan Fudala Despite another year of COVID-19 impact, we’ve adapted to a “new normal,” got boosted and [...]
Read moreWestWorld at 40: Horses, horsepower, home to signature events
For 40 years, WestWorld has been our go-to place for entertainment, equestrian events and everything Scottsdale. From [...]
Read moreAdvice from Weiss: Business Horoscopes
By Weiss Kelly, PMAFA ARIES 3/21-4/20 October’s Libra sun and patterns will require a lot of compromising on your [...]
Read moreRemember When: Waxing nostalgic on 50 years of McCormick Ranch memories
By Joan Fudala Much has, and will be, written about the “official” history of Scottsdale’s (and Arizona’s) first [...]
Read moreRemember When: Born in 2003-2004? Frame of reference matters at polls, career, college
By Joan Fudala Eighteen years may not seem significant in the universe’s history (e.g., the recent Webb [...]
Read moreA Sweet Spot: Indian Bend and Scottsdale roads bustle with activity
By Joan Fudala For more than 100 years, the area around Scottsdale and Indian Bend roads has attracted [...]
Read moreTemecula Valley Vino: Sip your way across this emerging scene
By Alison Bailin Batz Every summer, Valley residents flock to Southern California, often to the beaches across San [...]
Read moreRemember When: Scottsdale’s been a haven for happy campers, RVers, mobile home dwellers
By Joan Fudala Despite Scottsdale’s reputation as an upscale community that boasts multimillion-dollar mansions, it has been a [...]
Read moreDrink Green? These wines are sustainable and sensational
By Alison Bailin Batz Many wines have stickers on them lauding that they have been biodynamically farmed or [...]
Read moreCentennial Snapshot: Scottsdale in 1922
By Joan Fudala What a difference 100 years can make in one community. A century ago Scottsdale was [...]
Read moreCommercials keep Scottsdale top of mind
By Rachel Sacco Experience Scottsdale Spring is in bloom in Scottsdale, and after another winter of uncertainty, visitors are [...]
Read moreScottsdale Area Chamber marks 75th anniversary
By Joan Fudala Born March 6, 1947, the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce qualifies as a baby boomer. [...]
Read moreHot Properties
By Scottsdale Airpark Staff Troon North: 10031 E. Dynamite Boulevard For sale price: $1.2 million Lease rate: $23 per square [...]
Read moreAll-in-One Control: SmartRent is opening doors for rental property life
By Allison Brown From the front door to the thermostat, everything is getting a “smart” upgrade, and SmartRent [...]
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