The city of Scottsdale has announced the extension of its Day Relief Center hours to assist residents in coping with the summer heat. These centers offer a cool place to rest, meals, water, showers, and guidance for additional services. The extended hours will continue until the end of September at designated locations including South Scottsdale Presbyterian Church and Vista del Camino Community Center.
Scottsdale is addressing the intense summer heat by extending the operating hours of its Day Relief Centers. The initiative, a collaboration between Scottsdale's Human Services and Police departments, aims to offer a cool environment for those in need. Visitors can access meals, water, showers, and guidance for additional services.
Scottsdale Video Network is expanding its reach by making its programming available on various platforms, including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, mobile phones, and laptops through the LocalBTV app. This expansion aims to provide viewers with more accessibility to their diverse range of programs.
The Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input for its new Master Plan. This plan aims to outline key initiatives, policies, and strategies for the city's parks and recreation over the next decade. Public feedback is essential to ensure that future priorities align with community needs.
Scottsdale has maintained its status as a gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community, a recognition awarded by the League of American Bicyclists, for 12 years. This year, the city aims to upgrade its certification to platinum level. Public input is essential in this process, and residents are encouraged to participate by completing Scottsdale's Bicycle Friendly Community survey available online until August 25.
There were 10,717 Scottsdale Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Language Arts test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.
The city of Scottsdale is marking the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a civil rights law signed by President George H. W. Bush on July 26, 1990. This act was designed to ensure equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities across all facets of American life.
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) was among 83 House Republicans to vote against an amendment reinstating airline pilots who were terminated due to COVID vaccine mandates, according to an analysis by the Grand Canyon Times.
August marks Drowning Impact Awareness Month (DIAM) in Arizona, a significant initiative that began in August 2004 with the collaboration of Phoenix Children's Hospital. It has grown to become the largest water safety effort in the state. The months of June, July, and August are particularly concerning for child drownings in Arizona, with back-to-school activities adding to the risks during August.
Scottsdale City Council has taken a notable step in water conservation by adopting Ordinance 4606, which prohibits natural grass in the front yards of new single-family homes constructed or permitted after August 15. This ordinance is part of Scottsdale's collaboration with Colorado Basin Municipal and Public Water Providers to enhance water efficiency practices.
Taylor Borane, chief operations officer of National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, said that the Sinus & Allergy Wellness Center of North Scottsdale's physician assistant, Diana Ruiloba, has received the Compassion Award at this year's National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers Clinical Educational Convention.
There were 4,362 professional licenses which expired in cities within Maricopa County in the second quarter of 2023, according to the State of Arizona.
Residents of Scottsdale may notice several major street and road projects currently in progress. These projects are guided by Scottsdale's Transportation Action Plan, which outlines the objectives, policies, and guidelines for transportation decisions within the city.