Good morning, Scottsdale.

North Scottsdale’s new $6M dog park at Thompson Peak Park opened yesterday at 8:30 a.m. on Hayden Road and Thompson Peak Parkway; the 3.5-acre park features restrooms, bone-shaped benches, a footbridge and desert-themed public art to protect the grass and limit mud.

Cheesecake Factory closed some restaurants in other states this year — Arizona locations remain open.

The company plans to add up to 26 new restaurants across various brands later in 2026.

Imagine Dragons will headline the sixth annual Concert in the Coliseum at the WM Phoenix Open's 16th hole on Feb.

6, with Counting Crows opening the show. Tickets for the 21-and-older event will go on sale on Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. and gates will open at 3:30 p.m.

Gas prices in the Valley rose by 10¢ this week to $4.54 a gallon (up from $3.52 a year ago), according to AAA Arizona.

The national average climbed by 4¢ to $4.10, marking the highest gas price ever recorded in August.

International School of Arizona will host a fundraiser Friday, Aug.

28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to raise funds for its $10 million gym and third-floor renovation at its Scottsdale campus. The event will offer free food (and drinks) and a performance by Craig the Mentalist.

Black Mountain Elementary School will hold its annual Patriot Day celebration on Thursday, Sept.

10 at 9:10 a.m. at 33606 N 60th Street, inviting first responders, grandparents, and community members to join students in honoring local heroes.

Bonnie Ramos is pushing for breast cancer education to run year-round so people remember the risk every day rather than just in October.

She created Breast Cancer Awareness Events to help both men and women learn about the disease.

A new Zumper report (released this week) shows that apartment rents in Scottsdale are the highest statewide.

Those looking for cheaper options should explore other areas.