Good morning, Scottsdale.

Scottsdale Firefighter Charities raised over $100K at its 27th annual Behind the Flames fundraiser on Sunday, Sept.

27 at Mastro's City Hall. Proceeds supported firefighters and funded local programs for youth, seniors and families while honoring Firefighter of the Year Rey Igliane and four C.A.R.E. Award recipients.

On Oct. 16, 2026, Taco Papi in Scottsdale was named best taco shop in the U.S. by USA TODAY.

The 3-year-old restaurant (opened in 2022 by Gabriel Betancourt and Harsimran Sodhi) serves popular quesabirria tacos and Mexican-Indian fusion dishes for local food lovers.

Royse Contemporary at 7077 E.

Main Street, Suite 6 will show Casey Wakefield’s solo exhibition 'Paintings in Perspective' from Oct. 29 to Nov. 29, a collection that explores how we see and understand art — inviting visitors to view it with fresh eyes.

Royse Contemporary at 7077 E.

Main Street is hosting Casey Wakefield's solo exhibition 'Paintings in Perspective' from Oct. 29 through Nov. 29, and the abstract works invite viewers to explore perception (according to a press release).

Local writer Melissa Dunmore shares her journey of weaving her Puerto Rican heritage into her work.

Her pieces in Palabra Magazine (including a 'trunk milk' tale and a tribute to family care) capture the legacy she builds as a future matriarch.

AAA Arizona reported that gas prices in the Valley dropped 9 cents this week — the average is now $4.64 per gallon, though prices remain 99 cents higher than at this time last year.

Phoenix REALTORS Board President Sammy Glassman said Scottsdale real estate now has three segments, with single-family home prices rising 5.5% to $1.25 million while townhomes and condos drop 1% to $495,000.

Notre Dame Prep Girls Volleyball secured a dominating 3-0 win over Kellis on Thursday in Scottsdale with teacher appreciation ceremonies and strong defensive plays (including standout performances by Charlotte Higby).

The team will face no. 3 Chaparral and no. 4 Horizon in upcoming matches as they build momentum for a state championship run.

Chaparral junior defensive end and tight end Zevry Walker has been invited to participate in the Navy National Combine, which will be held in San Antonio from Jan.

7 to Jan. 9, 2027 during the week of the Navy All-American Bowl.