The stories getting the most attention in the past seven days.
culture
Volunteers and local makers spent eight months transforming a vacant lot near Fifth Avenue into an interactive light installation that opens to the public this weekend.
By Scottsdale Culture Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Pressed for time? Scottsdale’s busy professionals and parents are finding practical ways to make nutritious meals part of daily life.
By Scottsdale Wellness Desk · July 20, 2026 · 3 min read
wellness
Scottsdale's summer conditions are prompting residents to adjust home environments along streets like Camelback Road to protect nightly rest.
By Scottsdale Wellness Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
policy
Tuesday night's city council session locked in higher utility rates for most households, accelerated resurfacing on three east-side corridors, and tightened permit requirements for vacation rental operators.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 3 min read
property
Median sale prices in core Scottsdale neighborhoods have climbed back toward 2021 peaks, yet fewer listings and higher mortgage rates are changing buyer behavior.
By Scottsdale Property Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
property
The era of accepting any price without negotiation is over, homes across Scottsdale are sitting longer and sellers are trimming asks at rates not seen since 2019.
By Scottsdale Property Desk · July 20, 2026 · 3 min read
wellness
Evening device habits cut into rest for many Scottsdale residents, according to recent analysis of blue-light exposure patterns.
By Scottsdale Wellness Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
property
Recent completions along Scottsdale Road delivered average cap rates of 6.8 percent to equity partners in the first half of 2026.
By Scottsdale Property Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
From the strenuous climbs of Pinnacle Peak to the family-friendly greens of the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, here’s how to find the right trail for your fitness level this summer.
By Scottsdale Wellness Desk · July 20, 2026 · 3 min read
wellness
How Old Town yoga classes, sunset walks along the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and evidence-based rituals are helping Scottsdale residents get better sleep.
By Scottsdale Wellness Desk · July 20, 2026 · 3 min read
wellness
Scottsdale residents are stocking up on eggs, beans and nuts at neighborhood markets to meet daily protein needs without relying on animal meat.
By Scottsdale Wellness Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
property
Empty nesters are targeting condos and townhomes in central Scottsdale neighborhoods to cut maintenance while keeping access to shops, trails and medical offices.
By Scottsdale Property Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Scottsdale's wellness community is ahead of the curve on mental health tools, here's what the science actually says works.
By Scottsdale Wellness Desk · July 20, 2026 · 3 min read
property
Average home prices in Scottsdale have cooled from their pandemic peak, but ultra-low inventory and lingering demand keep buyers on their toes.
By Scottsdale Property Desk · July 20, 2026 · 3 min read
wellness
Scottsdale residents report rising isolation even amid a strong local wellness scene built around group fitness and outdoor events.
By Scottsdale Wellness Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
policy
Scottsdale residents will see the first effects from the state legislation through updated city project bids and service adjustments starting in January 2027.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
wellness
From hot flows in Old Town to gentle yin in North Scottsdale, the Valley offers a yoga class for every personality and schedule.
By Scottsdale Wellness Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
property
A wave of road upgrades, utility extensions, and commercial development along Scottsdale's northeastern growth corridor is drawing serious money from investors who missed the last cycle.
By Scottsdale Property Desk · July 20, 2026 · 3 min read
property
Median values slipped and bidding thinned in the past month across key Scottsdale pockets.
By Scottsdale Property Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Scottsdale organizers schedule multiple group exercise opportunities along city paths and plazas through the end of July.
By Scottsdale Wellness Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Scottsdale residents are filling their baskets at weekly markets with peak July produce that supports local growers and daily nutrition goals.
By Scottsdale Wellness Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
property
Scottsdale officials opened applications this week for 185 parcels north of Dynamite Boulevard as part of a city effort to expand housing options.
By Scottsdale Property Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
property
A 26-story, 400-unit project approved for the corner of Scottsdale Road and Indian School Road will add supply starting in 2028.
By Scottsdale Property Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Scottsdale residents can match specific yoga approaches to work demands and family routines along Camelback Road corridors.
By Scottsdale Wellness Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
finance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Scottsdale investors and retirement balances.
By Markets Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
wellness
Scottsdale programs are pushing residents toward in-person meetups to counter isolation that now affects daily routines in neighborhoods from Old Town to North Scottsdale.
By Scottsdale Wellness Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
property
A new affordability breakdown shows that renting in Scottsdale now costs more monthly than a mortgage on a comparable Phoenix home, forcing residents to ask a harder question about where they live.
By Scottsdale Property Desk · July 20, 2026 · 4 min read
wellness
Multiple group events in July give residents direct ways to train together on local trails and streets.
By Scottsdale Wellness Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
wellness
Scottsdale residents head to desert parks before 6 a.m. to practice yoga and meditation amid rising summer heat.
By Scottsdale Wellness Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
policy
The November ballot measure would raise average monthly water bills for Scottsdale homes by an estimated 11 dollars to cover infrastructure repairs listed in the 2025 city budget.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read