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Scottsdale Mayor Receives $36K from Swag’s Restaurant Opponents

TL/DR - Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega received nearly half of his political contributions from employees of Riot Hospitality Group, a prominent local development company. The company had recently succeeded in blocking a competitor's plan to build a new restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale. Despite accusations of favoritism, Ortega asserts his…
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Environmental Activists Converge on Az Capitol for Green Day Event

TL/DR - Jasmin Loaiza, a member of Chispa Arizona, joined over 40 advocacy groups at the state Capitol for “Environmental Advocacy Day,” an annual event that connects climate-conscious Arizonans with their lawmakers to advocate for changes in environmental policy. Chispa Arizona and the Sierra Club have worked with legislators to introduce four…
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Experience Exciting Pony Express Rides in Fountain Hills on Feb 1

TL/DR - The Hashknife Pony Express riders are set to make their annual visit to the Post Office in Fountain Hills. The journey begins in Holbrook, stopping overnight at Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, and continuing through the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community, and concludes at the Western Spirit Museum in Scottsdale. The public is invited to…
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Shop Top Vendors at Bouldering Project Market Expo

TL/DR - The Bouldering Project fitness center in Tempe is hosting its first Vendor Market on February 3. The event, open to all, will feature more than 20 local vendors selling products ranging from art to wellness in the outdoor courtyard of the fitness facility. Attendees can enjoy live music, food from local food trucks, and coffee from the…