Mesa thrift store launch: Goodwill’s new Mesa location opens Aug. 21 with a ribbon cutting at 8:45 a.m., free coffee and donuts, $5 gift cards for the first 150 shoppers and $5-off coupons for donations — find out how to snag yours.
Valley pets ready for adoption: Twenty cats and dogs across local shelters—from the Arizona Humane Society to HALO Animal Rescue—are waiting for loving forever homes — find out how you can meet them.
Philharmonic season kicks off: The Scottsdale Philharmonic launches its 2025-26 series Sept. 28 with “Rhapsody in Blue & Beyond” featuring pianist Nicole Pesce, followed by six more concerts, discounted season tickets and a new donation-based Symphony Store — find out how to secure yours.
E-bikes transform mountain rescues: Scottsdale Fire’s new electric bikes have slashed response times by up to 45 minutes, helping save three stranded hikers in under a month — find out how.
$40M Old Town Revitalization: Scottsdale’s FY25/26 budget injects $40 million into infrastructure and experience upgrades in Old Town—from new pavement and parking garage expansions to refreshed streetscapes, wayfinding signage and public amenities — find out what’s next.
Other Scottsdale headlines this week
- Scottsdale Canal Convergence unveils 2025 festival theme
- Blue Zones connects Scottsdale groups to volunteers
- Huss Brewing, PHX Beer Co. form Zonafide
- Market staple brings specialty coffee to Sunnyslope
- Scottsdale real estate holds steady in July
- Two Phoenix suburbs attract wave of retirees
