On Dec. 1, Chandler and Tempe residents may begin to see an influx of firework retail stores, as Arizona’s law allowing “consumer fireworks” goes into effect. Terry Borgendale, co-owner of Winco Fireworks, said he is prepared to open eight to 12 firework stands by the end of next month, as well as a permanent year-round [...]
Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month, sponsored by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals wound down Nov. 1, but its lessons can offer a lasting tribute to the Kyrene Corridor and other Valley residents who chose to get animals from local shelters. “I would say people tend to get their animals from sources other than [...]
Sophisticated, comfortable and unique are just a few of the words that can be used to describe Tonic, a lounge-style bar open since January across from Chandler Fashion Center. Michael Sherer and his wife Arlene moved to Arizona from Seattle seven years ago and brought along their expertise in the business world. On the heels [...]
- Photo by Mark Crudup Waggoner Elementary School’s Wildcat Choir club is music to the ears of parents. Ninety fourth- and fifth-grade students meet twice a week in the after-school program created by Waggoner music teacher JulieAnne Weissbuorg, practicing for choreographed concerts featuring soloists, singers and instrument players. “We started with a maximum number of [...]
While more residents are dealing with financial constraints, married couples considering divorce are putting the idea farther down on their list of priorities. “All over the country, divorces are being held off,” said Cristi McMurdie, south Tempe attorney and mediator who specializes in estate planning and coaching. “The concept of divorce has been put on [...]
An uptight guy is forced to travel across America with an obnoxious guy. That’s the simple, and by no means original, premise of the new road comedy Due Date, a 21st-Century spin on the 1987 John Hughes comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles—it’s like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, jacked up on crack. Directed by Todd Phillips [...]
Tempe Union High School District has issued a reminder about Arizona’s Tax Credit Program, which allows taxpayers to donate up to $400 to a school of their choice in support of extracurricular programs and get their donation back in the form of a tax credit. Contributions must be postmarked by Dec. 31 to apply the [...]
Chandler residents are not always aware of the economic history behind the city. A broad mix of technology centers and inventions lie at the heart of its success over the past decade. And, say the experts, the future holds much more. “Historic downtown (Chandler) has seen a tremendous amount of renovation and revitalization in the [...]
Kyrene Corridor drivers heading east and south will find new traffic-signal configurations at Dobson Road and Loop 202. Chandler traffic engineers have introduced a new type of signal for traffic turning left onto the Santan Freeway on-ramp from southbound Dobson. The new device is known as a flashing yellow-arrow left-turn signal and will use a [...]
