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Scottsdale Video Network expands access with new programming lineup

By NE Valley Times | Jun 26, 2023

Scottsdale Video Network is expanding its reach beyond traditional cable and live streaming. The network is now accessible on various platforms, including Roku, Fire, Apple TV, Android TV, mobile phones, and laptops through the LocalBTV app. Interested viewers can visit LocalBTV.com for more details.

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Scottsdale earns gold certification from What Works Cities program

By NE Valley Times | Jun 26, 2023

Scottsdale has achieved the Gold Level certification in the What Works Cities program for 2023, recognized for its effective use of data in policy-making and service improvement. The city advanced from an Honor Roll mention in 2018 to Silver certification in 2019 and recertification in 2020. It is now among 62 cities worldwide to receive this distinction.

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NE Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NE Valley Times | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the NE Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Scottsdale earns gold level certification from Bloomberg Philanthropies

By NE Valley Times | Jun 23, 2023

Scottsdale has been awarded the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification at the Gold Level. This recognition is for its exceptional use of data in policy-making, funding allocation, service improvement, program evaluation, and resident engagement. The certification sets a standard for data-informed local governance.

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AASA: How many Maricopa County students failed their Math tests during 2022?

By NE Valley Times | Jun 22, 2023

There were 330,830 Maricopa County students who took the AASA Math test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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ACT: How many Maricopa County students failed their Math tests during 2022?

By NE Valley Times | Jun 21, 2023

There were 51,292 Maricopa County students who took the ACT Math test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Scottsdale doctor: 'Allergies are a cofactor for nasal and sinus inflammation'

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

One of the main triggers of sinusitis is allergies, and summer allergies are right around the corner.

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Maricopa County: 57.1% of students failed their AASA Language Arts tests in 2022

By NE Valley Times | Jun 20, 2023

There were 328,332 Maricopa County students who took the AASA Language Arts test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Scottsdale prepares for water provision under new Arizona bill

By NE Valley Times | Jun 20, 2023

The city of Scottsdale is poised to assume a temporary role in providing water for the Rio Verde Foothills area following the signing of Arizona Senate Bill 1432 into law. The city collaborated with legislators and the Governor’s office, expressing confidence that the legislation addresses short-term concerns while safeguarding Scottsdale residents. "Scottsdale worked diligently with legislators and the Governor’s office and is confident that this legislation protects Scottsdale residents and addresses the city's primary short-term concerns while placing the city back into a...

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Scottsdale prepares for its 10th annual Fourth of July celebration

By NE Valley Times | Jun 20, 2023

Scottsdale is preparing for its 10th annual 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld, located at 16601 N. Pima Road. The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, and will feature one of the largest fireworks displays in Arizona.

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Maricopa County: 59% of students failed their ACT Language Arts tests in 2022

By NE Valley Times | Jun 19, 2023

There were 50,132 Maricopa County students who took the ACT Language Arts test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Actor Rob Schneider: ‘If you don’t care that over 54% of American children suffer from chronic illness and neurological disorders…then don’t listen to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on Joe Rogan’

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 17, 2023

Actor and comedian Rob Schneider, a resident of Scottsdale, Ariz., promoted Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

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NE Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NE Valley Times | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the NE Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Fountain Hills Town Council approves plan for new trails, names

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

The town of Fountain Hills is moving forward with plans for new trails and appropriate trail names.

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Fountain Hills Town Council decides to 'listen to residents,' rejects multi-unit development rezoning plan

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

During a recent session, the Fountain Hills Town Council heard a request to rezone a property for multi-unit development in a residential area, blocking an 80-unit development that it said didn’t preserve the culture of the neighborhood.

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Scottsdale introduces email alerts for City Council agendas

By NE Valley Times | Jun 16, 2023

A new initiative in Scottsdale allows residents to receive email notifications when City Council meeting agendas are posted or amended. This service aims to enhance transparency and increase citizen engagement by offering timely access to meeting information.

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Fountain Hills trustee Allen Skillicorn: 'Governor Katie Hobbs has never met a tax she didn’t like'

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

Fountain Hills trustee Allen Skillicorn wrote a letter to the editor published June 14, sharply criticizing Gov. Katie Hobbs for vetoing SB1063, which would have eliminated municipal food taxes.

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Representative Kolodin’s Solution to End Rio Verde Water Crisis Sent to Governor with Bipartisan Supermajority; Immediate Signature Urged

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

Significant water legislation, SB 1432, is now on the way to Governor Katie Hobbs’ desk after passing out of both chambers this week with the bipartisan supermajority necessary for immediate effect, if signed by her. State Representative Alexander Kolodin’s bill, HB 2561, was amended onto SB 1432 on June 12, ensuring that months of legislative effort and negotiations to restore water service to the Rio Verde Foothills is preserved and is now just a signature away from becoming law.

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Scottsdale prepares to implement new Arizona water legislation

By NE Valley Times | Jun 15, 2023

The City of Scottsdale has announced its readiness to assist following the signing of Arizona Senate Bill 1432 into law. The legislation aims to address the sustainable water supply challenges faced by Maricopa County residents in the Rio Verde Foothills area.

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Scottsdale doctor on connection between sinusitis and memory issues: 'A gentleman who came to see us was having what his wife described as progressive, accelerated dementia'

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

Dr. Franklyn Gergits of the Sinus and Allergy Wellness Center said that sinusitis can affect the body in many surprising ways, including problems with memory, but a balloon sinuplasty procedure can help improve those issues.