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Turf Monsters: Won’t Trip You Up on Landscaping
By Shay Moser The “turf monster” may be the first thing that comes to mind when a player gets tripped up on the field, but it’s also the name behind the Valley’s award-winning artificial turf ...
Tempe Students Tackle Fentanyl Crisis with Innovative Awareness Campaign: No Second Chance team empowers youth with peer-to-peer messaging and accurate information.
Photos courtesy of Tempe Union High School District It’s rare to watch the news or consume any type of media coverage these days without hearing the word “fentanyl.” A synthetic opioid that is 50 times ...
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411: The Latest Local News You Need to Know

Chandler Streamlines Historic Preservation with Revised Ordinance Chandler City Council has updated its historic preservation o

June 1, 2023

Journey through History with the Tempe Time Machine: Free summer event series returns.

Pack your curiosity and come aboard the Tempe Time Machine, set to embark on its historical journey this summer! The much-antici

June 1, 2023

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A Celebration of Freedom and Unity: Chandler Announces Diverse Juneteenth Event Lineup

Photo courtesy of city of Chandler As part of its commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, the city of Chand

June 1, 2023

Tempe’s DRAW-A-THON: Unleashing Creativity and Innovation in Art

On Saturday, June 24, the city of Tempe is hosting its annual DRAW-A-THON, a free indoor festival that applauds the fusion of ar

June 1, 2023

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New Public-Private Partnership Brings Improvements, Operations Change to Ken McDonald Golf Course

Photo courtesy of city of Tempe A management and operations transition, along with planned capital improvements, will soon be

June 1, 2023

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Summer Extravaganza at Chandler Fashion Center: Four Fridays of Free Family Fun

Photos courtesy of Chandler Fashion Center In the welcoming shade just outside the food court of the Chandler Fashion Center,

June 1, 2023

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Tempe Leadership Program Opens Applications for Aspiring Community Leaders

Photo courtesy of Tempe Leadership Tempe Leadership, a renowned nine-month program designed to cultivate the next generation

May 2, 2023

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Tempe’s Hometown for All Initiative Celebrates Two Years of Expanding Affordable Housing Options

Photos courtesy of city of Tempe Tempe’s innovative Hometown for All initiative celebrates its second anniversary, as it cont

May 2, 2023

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Community Comes Together for Mental Health Awareness 5k in Tempe

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, the city of Tempe is organizing a family-friendly 5k walk/run event aimed at br

May 2, 2023

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Chandler’s Annual Water Safety Walk Aims to Prevent Water-Related Tragedies. Community volunteers join firefighters in door-to-door safety campaign.

Photo courtesy of Chandler Fire Department The Chandler Fire Department, in collaboration with Chandler Aquatics and the Chan

May 2, 2023

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Hundred Mile Brewing Company Joins Forces with Tempe’s HOPE Team to Quench the Thirst of Residents in Need. Brewery offers $5 food discounts for patrons who donate bottled water throughout May.

In an effort to provide relief to local residents in need during the sweltering summer months, Hundred Mile Brewing Company has

May 2, 2023

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Chandler Public Library Introduces the Book & Board Lounge

Photo courtesy of city of Chandler Chandler Public Library held a grand opening for the new Book & Board Lounge on Thursd

May 2, 2023

Childsplay Theatre Transforms “The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen” from Book to Stage in World Premiere Production

Photos courtesy of Childsplay Theatre Childsplay Theatre, a trailblazer in youth theater since 1977, is thrilled to reveal Th

May 2, 2023

Chandler High School Seniors Committing to Military Service to be Honored by Military and Veterans Affairs Commission on May 9

Photo courtesy of city of Chandler Chandler’s Military and Veterans Affairs Commission is set to honor approximately 30 high

May 2, 2023

CinePark Brings Family Movies to Tumbleweed Park, Three consecutive Fridays of outdoor cinema in Chandler.

Photo courtesy of city of Chandler The city of Chandler is excited to announce the return of CinePark, the annual family-frie

May 2, 2023

Tempe Police Department Welcomes New Chief Kenneth McCoy

Photo courtesy of Tempe Police Department Tempe City Manager Andrew Ching has announced the appointment of Kenneth McCoy as t

May 2, 2023

411: The Latest Local News You Need to Know

Tempe Beach Park Hosts Fiesta De Taco Extravaganza Tempe Beach Park is set to transform into a taco lover’s paradise during Cin

May 2, 2023

Savor the Flavors of Spring: Arizona Restaurant Week Returns Embark on a 10-day culinary adventure from May 19 to 28

Photos courtesy of Arizona Restaurant Association Food lovers, rejoice! The Arizona Restaurant Association’s return of the mo

May 1, 2023

Organizations Unite to Prevent Childhood Drownings through Pool Fence Safety Program

As the weather warms up, swimming is top of mind for children and families looking for a fun way to escape the heat. Drowning is

May 1, 2023

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Mercy C.A.R.E.S. to Support Tempe’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program

Photo courtesy of Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Over the next year, the last of the Baby Boomers will turn 60. Unlike their parents, “Boom

April 5, 2023

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Local Businesses Invited to Free Workshop on Procurement Process. Learn how to identify, compete for, and win city and state government contracts.

Interested in winning more government contracts? The city of Chandler’s Economic Development Division and Management Services De

April 5, 2023

Volunteer with City Homeless Outreach Specialists. HOPE is committed to offering support to the homeless.

Photos courtesy of HOPE Tempe is committed to assisting individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness

April 5, 2023

Foodie FriYAY! Head to Tempe Beach Park for end-of-the-work-week festivities!

Looking for something different? Put a little “Yay!” in your Fridays with the Foodie Fri-YAY event series! Start your weekends i

April 5, 2023

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Head to the first Tempe Business Roadshow

Tempe is on the way to bring you information to help your business succeed! Join the city for a free update on all things Tempe

April 5, 2023

C2 Tactical’s Tempe Location Celebrates 10 Years. Safety, education, disaster preparation, and overlanding courses offer something extra to popular gun range.

Photos courtesy of C2 Tactical What makes a former broker leave his job to pursue the dream of opening a gun range? A lot of

April 5, 2023