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Nov 24, 2024 | phoenix.org | Nikki Link

One Valley man has done something many have only dreamed of — turned the timeless allure of Scottsdale nightlife into a career. For Gem Ray, it’s an everyday reality. He owns Scottsdale Nights, a premier concierge service catering to high-net-worth individuals, professional athletes, celebrities, and just those looking for the ultimate local experience. Although Ray has been promoting in the Scottsdale area for the last 15 years, he’s been in business much longer.

Nov 9, 2024 | scottsdale.org | Nikki Link

One Scottsdale business is proving that it’s possible to be a true one-stop shop. Airpark Motor Vehicle Services has been serving the northern Valley for over 30 years — offering everything customers could find at Motor Vehicle offices, without the headache. Formerly known as L&J Motor Vehicle Services, Airpark Motor Vehicle Services first opened its doors in 1992 and is currently owned by Bill Padgett. The company has been a fixture of the Airpark for decades.

Oct 16, 2024 | argonautnews.com | Nikki Link

Playa Vista residents are being asked to help bring awareness of a rare vocal cord disorder this fall. The fifth iteration of Walk for Talk kicks off at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 in Playa Vista at 6241 Crescent Park West. Now in its fifth year, this event is organized by Dysphonia International (DI). The organization is currently in its 35th year.

Oct 9, 2024 | phoenix.org | Nikki Link

One North Phoenix restaurant is saying cheers to its first year in the Valley. Marino’s Italian Kitchen and Bar, 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard, is a Desert Ridge mainstay and brainchild of owner Ron Marino. The NYC area native got his start in the “biz” nearly 30 years ago. “It was like 1996 and I started working in a restaurant on the Upper East Side,” Marino said.

Oct 9, 2024 | phoenix.org | Nikki Link

Drs. Ruchir Gupta and Omar Viswanath are passionate about pain — specifically, what it takes to send it packing. At Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute, the physicians use cutting-edge procedures and treatments to ease chronic pain. Gupta said the practice’s founding was a reaction to other physicians’ rigid thoughts about pain treatment. “We’re a border state, and I wanted to do something that can put a dent in the whole opioid pandemic,” Gupta said.