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WNBA star Sophie Cunningham leaves fans in awe at All-Star Game with court side antics despite not even playing
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham had fans in raptures at the All-Star game, and she wasn't even playing in the game. The Phoenix Mercury guard was on the sidelines for the big game between the WNBA All-Stars and US Olympic team in Phoenix, Arizona. And when the cameras panned to her...
Will new housing laws create ‘slums’ in Scottsdale?
Developers and construction companies around Scottsdale may have been whooping with joy after the city’s July 10 Planning Commission meeting. But those who feel Scottsdale is rapidly being over-developed may share the view of one commissioner:. “God help us.”. Diana Kaminski uttered that phrase, then reluctantly joined her colleagues...
Scottsdale senior residents celebrate upcoming Olympic Games
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily)—The 2024 Summer Olympics are just around the corner. The games will begin in Paris on Friday and run until Aug. 11. But it’s not just the professional athletes who are gearing up for the games. Here in the Valley, a group of spirited seniors at Belmont Village Senior Facility in Scottsdale are putting their best foot forward in some of their own Olympic games.
2024 Election: Voters in swing precinct weigh in
In Scottsdale, there is one voting precinct that is almost perfectly divided amongst Democrats and Republicans. In fact, only two votes separate the two camps. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen spoke with residents in the precinct, and has this report.
Scottsdale Sun & Sounds Concert Series to Feature Taylor Glasheen and Nolan McKelvey Band
As the valley's temperature rises, so does the anticipation for the Sun & Sounds concert series, which is bringing the heat of local music to the Scottsdale Civic Center. In this sonic showcase slated for Sunday afternoon delight, you're invited to kick back under the Arizona sky to the strumming and storytelling of country singer Taylor Glasheen and the Nolan McKelvey Band, each infusing their brand of Americana into the desert air.
etta restaurant in Scottsdale to close temporarily after sale
PHOENIX —etta, the Italian-inspired neighborhood restaurant in Scottsdale Quarter, is temporarily closing for renovations beginning Monday. The eatery will reopen under new ownership in September, but still keep the same name. The restaurant near Scottsdale Road and Greenway-Hayden Loop will be open for lunch and dinner each day and...
Free diapers, school supplies, haircuts and food boxes at July 27 event in Scottsdale
On Saturday, July 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) will provide free diapers, baby wipes, school supplies, wellness kits, food boxes, haircuts and other essentials at its Community Care Day event. The event will take place at the NOAH Cholla Health Center, located...
Enforce traffic laws, Mesa survey respondents say
A recent survey showed that 35% of Mesa residents think the city’s streets are unsafe and a majority felt that boosting enforcement of traffic laws would go a long way in addressing it. The May survey is part of the city’s Comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan, which will identify...
Things To Do Around the Valley This Week (July 22-28)
This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for July 22-28. Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number, or check each website for last minute confirmation or cancellations. E-mail calendar.events@citieswestmedia.com to submit events for consideration.
Scottsdale's Etta Restaurant to Undergo Refurbishment After Acquisition by Austin-based RDM Hospitality
Etta, a restaurant nestled in the Scottsdale Quarter shopping center, is set to close doors on July 22 for a series of renovations. According to ABC15, the establishment, which opened its Scottsdale location in 2022, has been recently acquired by Austin-based RDM Hospitality. The takeover comes on the heels of...
Schools comes full circle for 2 GPS principals
As students come back to the classroom this Tuesday at Gilbert Public Schools, it is a true homecoming for two of the district’s new school principals. Chip Pettit, the incoming principal at Patterson Elementary and Brian Lockwood, his counterpart at Greenfield Elementary, both share the distinction of being alumni of the school district.
Mountainside's Brayden Boe is transferring to Arizona's Dream City Christian School
In what’s become an ongoing trend in the state of Oregon, one of the area’s best boys high school basketball players is leaving to finish his career elsewhere. Mountainside High School’s senior Brayden Boe announced on Monday, July 22, via social media, that he’s transferring to Dream City Christian School in Glendale, Arizona. Boe is one of Oregon’s highest rated high school recruits and was expected to lead a Mavericks...
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