Bloomberg Businessweek just ranked Scottsdale among the best cities in the United States. Ranked at #43, Scottsdale is called "a richer, safer sister to Arizona’s capital, Phoenix." The study ranked the cities based on numerous factors, including its leisure attributes, educational attributes, economic factors, crime and air quality. For more on what makes Scottsdale special [...]
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Here’s a quick reminder about why Scottsdale is such a great place to live… Located in the heart of Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale is known for its energy, sophistication and unsurpassed charm. Home to renowned sports teams, such as the MLB Diamondbacks and NHL Coyotes, residents of Scottsdale enjoy a variety of activities and events year [...]
It does rain in Scottsdale. Occasionally. And in the summer, the rains can be really heavy, as much as an inch in an hour, or less. The Indian Bend Wash is a wonderful recreational venue, running through central Scottsdale, starting at Scottsdale Road and McCormick Parkway, heading south all the way to the Salt River. [...]
Treat the kids or grandkids, and help out the community. During the month of August, you can bring a non-perishable food item to McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, and you’ll get two rides for the price of one on the train or carousel. Donations benefit the food bank at Vista del Camino which is in dire need [...]
I discovered a great low-cost solution for document shredding in central Scottsdale yesterday. After getting my car washed numerous times at the Genie Car Wash on the southwest corner of Shea Boulevard and 74th Street, and seeing a sign for document shredding in the window of Desert Storage, just to the south, I decided to [...]
Celebrating the 4th of July is one of the highlights of summer. Here’s a list of festivals, music concerts, and fireworks display, in and near Scottsdale. Lots going on! July 3, 2012 Fourth of July Freedom Fest – Bring the whole family and experience the last night of the The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Fourth of [...]
