Innovation and real-time data are driving Scottsdale’s success in keeping roads safe and traffic moving. During the Nov. 3 City Council work study session, staff highlighted how the city’s Traffic Management Center and photo enforcement program work together to deliver measurable safety results, earning national recognition for Scottsdale as one of the safest cities for drivers.

Scottsdale news for the week of Nov. 10, 2025

Banners along Drinkwater Blvd honor Scottsdale veterans in the fourth annual Scottsdale Salutes program by the Veterans Advisory Commission. The displays celebrate local service members and run from Osborn to Scottsdale Rd through Nov. 17.

Scottsdale’s event season heats up this month with two major happenings debuting at Scottsdale Civic Center - the Dreamy Draw Music Festival and Every Woman’s Marathon - bringing music, movement and community spirit to the heart of Old Town.

Scottsdale news for the week of Nov. 3, 2025

Construction will begin next year on a voter-approved bond project to add solar shade canopies to Scottsdale City Hall’s parking lot - a sustainable improvement that will provide both energy savings and community benefits.

Scottsdale Airport will host a public workshop to share the next round of sections on its Master Plan -- a long-term planning document that guides future development and ensures the airport continues to serve the community safely and efficiently.

Construction of a new storm drain that will improve stormwater collection and prevent flooding near the Scottsdale/Tempe border, is set to begin Nov. 3.

Scottsdale news for the week of Oct. 27, 2025

The Scottsdale City Council has updated city code to strengthen protections against secondhand smoke and vapor in public spaces.

Here is what's showing on Scottsdale Video Network this November.

In November, Scottsdale will proudly recognize veterans and active-duty service members through a series of events and tributes, including a Veterans Day ceremony, guided hike, and a banner display celebrating those who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

The Scottsdale City Council has reaffirmed its strong commitment to public safety, unanimously adopting a new Public Safety Compensation Philosophy that ensures the city’s police officers and firefighters remain among the best compensated in the region.

The Scottsdale City Council has approved a plan from City Manager Greg Caton that will increase compensation for staff in some of the city’s most essential service areas — police communications and water operations and maintenance.

Scottsdale residents looking to make a difference in their community are invited to apply for open positions on several of the city’s volunteer boards and commissions.

Scottsdale news for the week of Oct. 20, 2025

Scottsdale Water concluded its fall 2025 Citizen Water Academy Oct. 8, marking another successful session of the award-winning program that gives residents a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation’s most advanced municipal water utilities.

To further deepen its long-standing promise to prioritize public safety, the Scottsdale City Council created a new Subcommittee on Community Safety, which held its inaugural meeting Sept. 25.

Scottsdale news for the week of Oct. 13, 2025