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Dayspring, Temple Emanuel congregants join forces to promote good for All Saints Day

By Janie Magruder On a recent warm autumn afternoon, Xhris Castillejo paused in the courtyard of Dayspring United Methodist Church in Tempe before entering Yom Kippur services. Castillejo studied some of the handwritten messages on...

Local Hall of Fame honorees share myriad experiences, skills, successes

Three Tempe residents and one from West Chandler are among the 11 alumni and community members who were welcomed into Mesa Community College’s Hall of Fame during a reception and ceremony hosted...

WATCH: Downtown Chandler widens its appeal to Friday night funlovers

By M.V. Moorhead Early in the morning these days, or even after dark, it’s comfortable to be outdoors. Sometimes in the middle of the day, clouds pass in front of the sun and we don’t feel...

Alternative plan for teens who don’t see a college degree in their future

By Janie Magruder The sky’s the limit for Erica Diaz, a senior at Marcos de Niza High School. 17-year-old has a plan for her life that will combine aviation, serving her country, teaching...

20-country odyssey to deliver a message of faith

By Joyce Coronel A small sign near the exit of the parking lot at Arizona Community Church is emblematic of the congregation’s philosophy: “You are now entering mission territory,” the sign proclaims. It’s a...

Tempe mom’s struggle with kids’ autism opens doors for her, them

By Sammie Ann Wicks Like many parents who’ve just learned their child has autism, Warner Ranch mom Michele Thorne says she at first felt overwhelmed. “When my son was first diagnosed with autism, I...

Tragedy of teen suicide propels group to action: 30 volunteers respond to middle-school’s mental health crisis

By Diana Nelson The tragic loss of young students to suicide that left a school community devastated was the catalyst that drove one woman to take action. Eduarda Schroder created a door hanger...

Chandler’s ‘hip-storic’ past comes alive in city’s downtown

By Noah Kutz Shoppers and amateur historians alike shared a blast from the past as downtown “Chandlore” festivities once again transported spectators back to the city’s roots. Actors and performers from Improvmania Comedy...
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