Good morning, Scottsdale.

Chef Matt Carter will open his new restaurant Dash in McCormick Ranch this fall at 9619 N.

Hayden Road. The all-day menu is built around serving meals from morning to night and fulfills Carter's 10-year dream for a real neighborhood spot.

Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company will present “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a live radio play at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center from Nov.

19 to 21 (performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. on Nov. 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Nov. 21).

Professor Liam Callanan will discuss his book Stone Age Astronaut (The Astonishing Adventures of America's Forgotten Flier) on Sunday at Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale.

The book charts aviator Lester Maitland's daring career, including flights that once rivaled Charles Lindbergh’s fame.

Gas prices in the valley climbed to $4.87 a gallon on Friday after an 18-cent increase, while the state average rose 15 cents to $4.81 and is up 27 cents from last month according to AAA Arizona.

Stardust Building Supplies was honored with the 2026 Sustainable Scottsdale Award today by the Environmental Advisory Commission for its deconstruction program that rescues building materials from landfills and reuses them at two Valley centers (more than 100 million pounds diverted to date).

An online reservation system tallied the top 10 most booked restaurants in metro Phoenix last month.

The list highlighted The Henry (north Scottsdale) as the leader and featured eateries from Tempe to Scottsdale that attracted many local diners.

In September, Scottsdale’s Cromford Market Index rose 6% to 159, placing the city third in the Valley while many surrounding markets cooled.

Mortgage rates jumped to 6.95% after a Fed increase, so sellers who list early may have an edge this season (details pending).

Construction has begun on a Scottsdale building being converted into a retail and restaurant space — the Lakefront — at Scottsdale Road and McCormick Parkway.

Two restaurants, Sushisamba and V Modern Italian, will open their first Arizona locations with the first phase completing by Nov. 2027.

Chaparral football won 56-6 over Apollo on Friday evening at their homecoming game in Scottsdale.

The win brought the team to a 3-2 record as they prepare to face Deer Valley next week.

Notre Dame Prep beat Campo Verde 33-10 on Thursday night in Scottsdale — overcoming a lightning delay to record a 4-1 season as they prepare for region play next week.