Scottsdale is inviting its residents to contribute their thoughts on the city's Shade & Tree Plan, aimed at creating a greener and more sustainable urban environment. The plan focuses on strategic placement of shade structures and preservation of trees to reduce energy consumption, enhance property values, and foster environmental stewardship. Interested parties can learn more and provide their feedback at two meetings scheduled for May 15 and May 16.
At the May 7 town council meeting, the Fountain Hills town council voted against decreasing their maximum budget expenditure in any amount, even by $1, as suggested by councilman Allen Skillicorn.
The Fountain Hills Unified School district has yet to make a public comment regarding former middle school baseball coach Mike Modra after a student was injured during a baseball practice in November of 2022.
The Scottsdale City Council is set to discuss potential amendments to local laws aimed at addressing noise, nuisance parties, and short-term rentals. On May 6, the council will consider changes to city code provisions that would enhance the city's ability to hold individuals accountable for disruptive neighborhood gatherings, particularly those occurring at short-term rental properties.
There were 10,420 Scottsdale Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.
There were 10,340 Scottsdale Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.
The Scottsdale City Council is set to deliberate on amendments to city code provisions aimed at enhancing accountability for disruptive neighborhood gatherings frequently seen at short-term rental properties. Mayor David D. Ortega emphasized the need for these changes, stating, “Scottsdale neighborhoods have consistently expressed frustration with short-term rental properties that market themselves as party pads and host loud, late-night gatherings.”The proposed ordinance changes include designating promoters of nuisance parties at residential properties as responsible...
Fountain Hills Councilman Allen Skillicorn said council incumbents may be in trouble after a 6-1 vote tabled a proposal aimed at prohibiting discrimination based on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles.
The Pac-12 Baseball Tournament is set to return to Scottsdale Stadium from May 21-25, 2024, bringing nine teams together for an exciting competition. The tournament will kick off with round-robin pool play on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with three games scheduled each day. The top three pool winners will advance to the single-elimination semifinals on Friday, along with one wild card team, leading up to the championship game on Saturday evening.“We’re excited to welcome the Pac-12 Baseball Tournament back to Scottsdale Stadium for the third consecutive year,”...
Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) has released its Spring edition of Showcase magazine, showcasing stories of innovation, academic excellence, and community engagement. Themed around #SUSDInnovates, this edition delves into the intersection of education and technology, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence.One of the featured articles in the magazine discusses the new SUSD Innovation StartUp Grant program, with Tonalea Middle School being one of the first grant recipients. According to the magazine, these grants are fostering innovative programs like...
Scottsdale commemorated its 42nd year as a Tree City USA community with a tree and cactus planting ceremony at Earth Fest. The city, recognized as a national Tree City USA community since 1982, holds the record for the longest designation in Arizona. "Having been recognized as a national Tree City USA community since 1982, Scottsdale holds the record for the longest designation in Arizona," stated a city representative.In collaboration with various city departments, Earth Fest showcased Scottsdale’s dedication to sustainability and provided valuable resources for...
There were 10,420 Scottsdale Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.