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And on the Scottsdale Patch calendar - Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents: A Season of Light

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Good day Scottsdale! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Airbnb’s anti-party crackdown really quiet New Year’s in Scottsdale?
  • How Scottsdale police helped end a multistate stabbing suspect’s flight
  • Why Scottsdale ranks as the nicest place in America for dentists

Also on today's calendar: Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents: A Season of Light and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Scottsdalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Richard M.!

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in Scottsdalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Airbnb's anti-party tech blocks 500+ Arizona NYE bookings (azfamily.com) — If you’re planning a Scottsdale New Year’s Eve rental, expect tighter screening: Airbnb says it blocked 75 potentially party-prone bookings in the city last year, part of more than 500 stopped statewide. Neighborhood leaders in south Scottsdale still worry about shootings, drownings, and noisy gatherings, pressing for stronger local enforcement around short-term rentals.
   

2. Man accused in metro Phoenix stabbings, NYC murder rejects plea offer (azcentral.com) — Scottsdale officers ultimately arrested a man whose alleged crime spree stretched from New York City to metro Phoenix, with his stolen car pinging near Scottsdale Fashion Square before he was stopped. Prosecutors say he rejected a plea deal and now faces a possible decades-long sentence in Maricopa County, with a trial expected in 2026 on multiple violent felony charges.
   

3. Surprising Profession With High Paying Jobs Struggling To Fill Vacancies (star981.com) — If you work in or are considering dentistry, Scottsdale is highlighted as the top city in the country to be a dentist, thanks to strong demand and good conditions. A national analysis finds a widespread dentist shortage, with many practices struggling to hire, which could mean more opportunity and higher pay for providers willing to work here.
   

4. Sorry, California. Arizona is home to better beaches, Conde Nast says (azcentral.com) — Scottsdale gets a nod in new Conde Nast rankings, with the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess named the Southwest’s top hotel while Arizona’s Lake Havasu State Park lands among the nation’s best beaches. The piece highlights how a landlocked state still scores big for water fun, tourism buzz, and resort getaways that many Scottsdale residents already frequent.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🚨🚨LOST CAT🚨🚨
    Posting for a neighbor who lost her cat near Osborne and Miller. (Nextdoor Scottsdale Villas)
  • We have two beautiful huskies we need to rehome ASAP.
    One is a female six years old. The other is a male five years old. They are both very sweet dogs and good with children We are limited with time… (Nextdoor McDowell Mountain Ranch South)
  • City of Scottsdale, AZ posted a job opening for Recreation Leader II (PT) - McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale. Apply here.
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Medical Secretary for Hospice and Palliative Care in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.

Ok Scottsdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I couldn’t put it down.
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