Visions of the future can spring to life almost anywhere, and this month they’re at the Tempe History Museum. An algae farm, a biodiesel station, an elementary school and nine other buildings preview the insight that fourth-year architecture students at Arizona State University have for the future of the Ash and Farmer avenues area in [...]
The unemployment rate for the Phoenix metro area still hovers stubbornly near eight percent. But for local job-seekers, help is on the way. The Kyrene School District will host a part-time job fair on Wednesday, May 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 8700 S. Kyrene Road, which is the main office for the district. [...]
Funding for youth athletic programs Valley-wide continues to raise concern, with the Kyrene School District lately having to confront parents anxious over the use of its facilities. A similar challenge was faced by the city of Tempe several weeks ago involving the use of local ballfields by Tempe South Little League. Kyrene’s discussion with parents [...]
They’re popping up everywhere, and many of us likely have been to one: Urgent care centers that promise to take care of your illness or injury when you can’t get in to see your regular doctor. But how do you choose the right one for your needs? Are they all about the same? Urgent care [...]
Last November, Paul Kinach began receiving treatment for an ulcerated ankle at the Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Center at Chandler Regional Medical Center. Kinach had been told by physicians in Syracuse, New York, where he began treatment about a year ago, that healing his wound would be an “uphill battle.” When Kinach moved to [...]
Effective in mid-April, the City of Tempe started a new practice of leaving automated phone messages for residents who are severely past due on their water accounts, in an effort to reach them with last warnings before shutoff. The calls allow residents who are more than 56 days past due to become current on what [...]
Valley Metro and the City of Tempe continue to advance Tempe Streetcar, a 2.6-mile modern streetcar project, and will seek community input on two potential route alternatives this spring and summer. The Federal Transit Administration has continued to express interest in the streetcar project with slight modifications to the route to better fit the new [...]
This summer, junior golfers – those 17 and under – can get two months of unlimited golf at a cool price of just $150 at Ken McDonald or $100 at Rolling Hills. That’s a savings of more than $40. Visit www.tempe.gov/golf for more information, or call Ken McDonald at 480-350-5250 or Rolling Hills at 480-350-5275. [...]
Medical marijuana has arrived in south Tempe- but if you’re thinking about going in, you might want to brush up on your safe-cracking skills. Harvest of Tempe, said to be the first such dispensary in the area, has incorporated what appear to be state-of-the-art security measures, including digital cameras and thick plate-glass windows that keep [...]
West Chandler residents can become more familiar with the people and services of their local fire department—and at the same time better prepare themselves for emergencies—at a free open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18. The event, part of Chandler Fire’s ongoing efforts to educate residents about its services, will be [...]
