Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of August.
Good morning, Scottsdale.
🏘️ Community
Former Scottsdale mayor Mary Manross answered questions for the Daily Independent from her McCormick Ranch home + shared her local insights on building community ties.
Mary Manross, former Scottsdale mayor, answered a Q&A for the Daily Independent to help strengthen local community ties.
The session, held at her McCormick Ranch home (her longtime base), highlighted her background and community-focused insights.
💼 Business
Paradise Valley resident Jodi Mastro and Scottsdale resident Dr. Manisha Javia recently launched Two Friends Granola, turning a holiday gift into a specialty business that offers three granola flavors (sweet and salty) and recipes to help people slow down and share good meals.
🎓 Education
Arizona fourth graders and their families can use the free Every Kid Outdoors pass to visit national parks & public lands, with access valid from Sept.
1 through Aug. 31. The program also offers educational materials for teachers, making learning fun outside the classroom.
🏛️ Government
Maricopa County plans to launch an eviction diversion pilot program by the end of August to assist residents behind on rent and prevent evictions.
The program will offer landlord engagement and rental help in ZIP codes with the highest eviction rates (as stated by Phoenix Human Services Director Jacqueline Edwards).
Salt River Project finished building the Gilbert Road Pipeline last week to move water from south of the Salt River to the Arizona Canal + improve water reliability across the Valley.
The project took five years to complete and was in planning for over a decade.
🎉 Scottsdale Events
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Tickets available — Experience your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come to life in a thrilling live performance.
Megan Moroney Live
7:00–8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Cost TBA — Experience the vocal talent of Megan Moroney at this vibrant venue.
Nick Thune Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Tempe Improv — Ticket required — Experience the absurdist humor and catchy tunes of Nick Thune in a night of stand-up comedy.
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