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Paradise Valley Town Council to accept spire atop Ascension Lutheran Church in historical preservation pursuit
The spire today sits atop the Ascension Lutheran Church in...
Department of Justice report sends shock waves through Phoenix City Hall, local police department
The Department of Justice in August 2021 announced a Civil...
REPORT: Justice Department finds civil rights violations by Phoenix Police Department and city of Phoenix
The Justice Department opened this investigation on Aug. 5, 2021....
Scottsdale City Council sets spending, CIP plans for new fiscal year this July
Officials at City Hall report the Scottsdale municipal spending plan...
Cushman & Wakefield advises Founder Properties on Sky Harbor industrial project
Founders Properties, a privately held real estate investment management company...
Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital performs first procedure in Arizona using Evolut FX+ TAVR system
Minimally invasive Evolut FX+ system uses a catheter to access...
Greater Phoenix Chamber announces 2024 IMPACT award winners
Greater Phoenix Chamber officials say recipients were selected following a...
HonorHealth: the key to a long, healthy life includes non-medical factors
With a focus of making health and social services accessible...
Phoenix Realtors: New listings improve as single-family housing value inches upward 6.4%
Looking at year-over-year data, 7,121 homes were added as new...
P.B. Bell names Nicole Steltenpohl as chief HR officer
Nicole Steltenpohl Nicole Steltenpohl now at helm of HR at...
Phoenix City Council accepts federal grant dollars to offer more access to affordable housing
A view of Phoenix City Council chambers in downtown Phoenix....
Cushman & Wakefield brokers Phoenix apartment community at $14.75M
Originally built in 1969 as a hotel, the property at...
MEB Management Services and Weller Management form new company, Bryten Real Estate Partners
Together, Bryten now employs 1,150 individuals and manages nearly 47,000...
Free Press Point of View
McGuire: Marlene Woods’ recent interview creates more questions than answers
By Elaine McGuire | Point of View As an engaged...
LeMarr: There is only clear choice for Town of Paradise Valley Mayor — Mary Hamway
Mary Hamway is in pursuit of the mayor's seat this...
Romero: Mark Stanton has my support for Town of Paradise Valley mayor
Paradise Valley Town Councilman Mark Stanton. (Photo: Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress) Kay...
Winkler: Anna Thomasson has my vote for Town of Paradise Valley mayor
A view of Anna Thomasson at Paradise Valley Town Hall,...
O’Callaghan: It’s time to move on in Arizona politics
Conor O'Callaghan By Conor O’Callaghan | Point of View When...
Kunasek: Mark Stanton has my vote for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley
Mark Stanton serving as CEO at the Scottsdale Area Chamber...
Sacco: Supporting Scottsdale’s hospitality businesses throughout the summer
Rachel Sacco is president and CEO of Experience Scottsdale. By...
Felix: The emergence of specialized, expert consultants begins to emerge at executive level
Karina Felix How expert consultants are filling the need of...
By The Numbers: A look at some of the most expensive real estate of the Town of Paradise Valley
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty representatives tell Real Property &...
Jamie Wong of RE/MAX Fine Properties sells the most expensive Peoria home
The nearly 14,000-square-foot homesite sits on 2.18 acres, includes resort-like...
KLMR Homes: New Ridgeline models are now available in Fountain Hills
Bellos at The Summit features 27 homesites with 360-degree views...
Realtor Joan Levinson brokers record-breaking $42M sale of undeveloped parcel in Town of Paradise Valley
An overview of the now-sold 27-acre parcel in the Town...
KLMR Homes opens new development — Forest Pleasant Estates — in Town of Cave Creek
The oversized lots offer 50-foot backyards to accommodate a personalized...
Olympics: AI to erase abusive posts to athletes at Paris Olympics
Tourists walk at Trocadero square in front of the Olympic...
US lawmakers grill Microsoft president over China ties, hacks
Microsoft President Brad Smith testifies before a U.S. House Homeland...
Boeing Starliner set for June 22 undocking, return to Earth, NASA says
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying two astronauts...
NASA accidentally broadcasts simulation of distressed astronauts on space station
A satellite image shows an overview of the International Space...
SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism
The SpaceX logo is shown on a Falcon 9 rocket...
Free Press Philanthropy
Goodwill raises more than $470K at Evening of Goodwill at Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia
Tim O'Neal, Goodwill CEO and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Cameron...
TruWest Credit Union donates $65K to Phoenix Children’s
Phoenix Children’s, known for its exceptional pediatric healthcare services, will...
Scottsdale Charros cook dinner and deliver grant dollars to Ronald McDonald House in central Phoenix
Ronald McDonald House Charities officials tell the Digital Free Press...
Pat Petznick gives $1M to Fresh Start Women’s Foundation
A view of Melinda Petznick, Alexis-Petznick, Pat Petznick, Wick Dani...
Arizona Children’s Association receives $75K grant from Angel Charity
This generous support will help Arizona’s Children Association restore the...
Are you ready to Rock enROLLment at Scottsdale Community College?
Attendees of Rock enROLLment Day at Scottsdale Community College will...
Baha’i Faith Community Center celebrates Race Amity Day June 8
Race Amity Day was established in 1957 by the National...
ASU Preparatory Academy honors nearly 800 seniors representing the class of 2024
ASU Prep’s Class of 2024 --- nearly 800 students in...
Arizona Broadway Theatre offers ‘The Little Mermaid’
This production will be a feast for the eyes including...
Free Press Photography
The Phoenix Heart Ball readies plans at Wrigley Mansion Club for landmark November celebration
Pictured above are the 2024 Heart Ball Executive Team including...
Mesa Leadership renovation project unveiled at Oakwood Creative Care
Mesa Leadership Class of 2024 Class Representative Kim Van Riper...
Free Press Photography: Scottsdale ArtsFest at SkySong offers interactive community event
Views of the Scottsdale ArtsFest at SkySong held March 22...
Child Crisis Arizona raises over $1M at Camelback Inn of Paradise Valley
From left are Lisa Ricci, Child Crisis Arizona CFO; Torrie-Taj,...
Free Press Photography: 2024 Scottsdale Parada Del Sol in Old Town
Views of the Parada Del Sol that unfolded Saturday, Feb....
Free Press Politics
City Council candidate Adam Kwasman talks about the No. 1 issue facing Scottsdale
Adam Kwasman and his family. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Adam Kwasman addresses...
Some US lawmakers call for more scrutiny of news app NewsBreak over Chinese origins
The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington, U.S., Aug....
Trump pitches himself as ‘crypto president’ at San Francisco tech fundraiser
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures...
US Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema deliver $8.3M for Arizona ‘Clean Schools’ effort
As part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Schools Bus...
U.S. crypto advocacy group tops 1 million members after Biden veto
Brian Armstrong, chairman and CEO of Coinbase, speaks during the...