COVER STORIES
Mapping the Way to Community Connection in Scottsdale North
By Sondra Barr Over the last three decades, Scott Gaertner, a prominent local Realtor, has not only sold homes but helped shaped and cement the community identity of Scottsdale North. His passion for this unique ...
Savage Home Improvement: The Go-To Veteran-Owned and Operated Local Business for Your Home Needs
By Sondra Barr Brandon Savage, the owner of Savage Home Improvement, has always had a passion for fixing things. “I have been helping remodel and fix up homes with my Mom and Dad since I ...
More Than Junk Removal: North Valley Junk Removal is committed to community and environmental stewardship.
By Sondra Barr In North Phoenix, a unique business thrives—not just on its commercial success but on a commitment to community welfare and environmental stewardship. North Valley Junk Removal, steered by Dustin Holm and his ...
CITY NEWS
REAL ESTATE & HOME
What the NAR Settlement Means for Scottsdale North Buyers and Sellers
By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker I hadn’t planned to write this article until we knew ...
Scottsdale North Alert: A Turn Towards Buyer’s Advantage
By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Can you sense the subtle shift in our local real ...
Facing the Downsize Dilemma? How to Turn Fear into Freedom
By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Yikes! It’s March 2024, and just like that, I’ve clocked ...
Not Just a Pretty Face: Scottsdale North’s Secret to Health and Happiness!
By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Hey ScoNo fans! I just stumbled upon this really cool ...
How to Maintain Autonomy While Aging
As we age, performing everyday tasks can become more challenging. Activities like taking showers safely, ...
Seize the Market Upswing: Prep Your Home for Success
By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker As the temperatures outside take a dip, is your heart ...
Interior Design Firm, Artistic Dwellings ‘Makes Your Home a Work of Art!’
In a world where our homes have become more important than ever, finding an interior ...
Redevelopment of the CrackerJax site – The Parque – moves forward
By Kelly Corsette After a lengthy review process, the Scottsdale City Council approved an ambitious ...
Unlocking Today’s Real Estate Market: Why Now Could Be Your Golden Opportunity
By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Navigating the real estate market often feels like a journey ...
ScoNo Real Estate: Navigating the Shifting Tides of Today’s Market.
By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Recall those golden days when the Cromford Market Index chart ...
What the NAR Settlement Means for Scottsdale North Buyers and Sellers
News Editor2024-04-30T13:49:07-07:00April 30, 2024|
By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker I hadn’t planned to write ...
Scottsdale North Alert: A Turn Towards Buyer’s Advantage
News Editor2024-03-30T10:13:36-07:00March 30, 2024|
By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Can you sense the subtle ...
Facing the Downsize Dilemma? How to Turn Fear into Freedom
News Editor2024-02-29T09:27:25-07:00February 29, 2024|
By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Yikes! It’s March 2024, and ...
FAMILY AND EDUCATION
Desert Ridge Marketplace to Host Bubble Bash
Desert Ridge Marketplace is gearing up for an effervescent celebration to kick off the summer season. Scheduled for Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to ...
Phoenix Fan Fusion Heads to Phoenix Convention Center
Photo courtesy of Phoenix Fan Fusion The countdown is on for Phoenix Fan Fusion, the city’s premier pop culture extravaganza, which will transform the Phoenix ...
Wrap, Wander, Wow: Create a wearable nature bracelet.
Photos by Shannon Carrillo Who needs a jewelry store when Mother Nature offers a treasure trove of dazzling gems? This simple yet fascinating activity is ...
Horizon High School Partners with PAWS for Drug Awareness Event
Photo courtesy of Paradise Valley Unified School District Horizon High School, in partnership with its booster club PAWS, is hosting a drug awareness seminar for ...
Norah’s Journey: A 5-Year-Old’s Mission to Promote Disability Acceptance
By Amy Wolff Photo courtesy of the Allgaier family Five-year-old Norah Allgaier is making an enormous impact for a little girl. The Cave Creek resident ...
Bean in a Jar: Learn about germination with this easy experiment.
Roll up your sleeves and get ready for a bean-credible journey from seed to plant, all within the cozy confines of a simple jar! Yes, ...
All Aboard the Fun at Exclusively Little Expo 2024
Photo courtesy of McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park On Saturday, March 16, families from across Scottsdale and beyond are invited to gather at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park ...
Sparkling Clovers: Grow your own shamrock crystals.
Get ready to channel the luck of the Irish with a dazzling science project perfect for kids aged 8 to 14! This experiment combines creativity, ...
“Epic Kids” Launches Young Reporter Program for Aspiring Journalists
Young aspiring journalists, EG Publishing, the company behind “The Kyrene Times,” has unveiled the Epic Kids Reporters Program. This innovative initiative is designed to nurture ...
Scouting May be a Solution to Improving the Mental Health Crisis Kids are Experiencing Today
By Andy Price, CEO of the Grand Canyon Council, BSA Photos courtesy of Grand Canyon Council Putting down your phone and picking up a backpack ...
COMMUNITY
Why Your Knee Still Hurts (and How to Finally Get Relief)
News Editor2024-05-03T13:36:11-07:00May 3, 2024|
By Dr. Matthew Hernandez, knee pain expert at Ethos Integrative ...
Cancer Support Community Arizona Marks 25 Years of Service with Focus on Innovation
News Editor2024-05-03T13:21:15-07:00May 3, 2024|
Photos courtesy of Cancer Support Community Arizona Cancer Support Community ...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
News Editor2024-05-03T11:30:12-07:00May 3, 2024|
Since COVID, there has been an explosion of depression, anxiety, ...
Cancer Support Community Arizona Marks 25 Years of Service with Focus on Innovation
Photos courtesy of Cancer Support Community Arizona Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSCAZ), a pivotal resource ...
Why Your Knee Still Hurts (and How to Finally Get Relief)
By Dr. Matthew Hernandez, knee pain expert at Ethos Integrative Medicine Does this sound like ...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Since COVID, there has been an explosion of depression, anxiety, drug abuse, and many other ...
On the Road Again! Are you Ready for Vacation?
By Libby Banks, The Law Office of Libby Banks It’s that time of year again. ...
Hello Neighbor!
HI, MY NAME IS… Evan Gotanda. I’VE LIVED IN NORTH SCOTTSDALE FOR ABOUT A YEAR ...
Scottsdale Police Foundation Launches Community-Centered Initiatives
Photo courtesy of Scottsdale Police Foundation The Scottsdale Police Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ...
Foothills Caring Corps Empowers Elders to Thrive at Home for Over Two Decades
Photos courtesy of Foothills Caring Corps For over 23 years, the Foothills Caring Corps has ...
Teeing it up for Hospice of the Valley
By Lin Sue Flood Photos courtesy of Hospice of the Valley It was a picture-perfect ...
Hello Neighbor!
HI, MY NAME IS… Marry Livingston. I’VE LIVED IN CAVE CREEK FOR 24 YEARS AND ...
Cave Creek Museum to Celebrate Mother’s Day with Special Tea Event
Photo courtesy of Cave Creek Museum On May 5, the Cave Creek Museum, in collaboration ...