A nurse and three off-duty firefighters have received the Chandler Fire Department’s Citizens Award of Merit 19 for promptly responding to an emergency where a man had collapsed at his daughter’s middle-school commencement ceremony last May. The award, honoring those who take lifesaving action to help a member of the community, was presented during the [...]
When emergencies happen in your Kyrene Corridor neighborhood, public safety agencies can use their 9-1-1 phone number database to let you know about it and advise you what to do. But what happens if you don’t have a home telephone and rely only on alternative services? Now, thanks to a regional investment in a new [...]
Remember when you were a teen? Rules seemed overly intrusive, and new responsibilities began to pile on your back. Whether it’s at school or home, teens need a safe environment to express themselves, while learning to take on the responsibilities of a young adult. For teens in Chandler, more resources are becoming available through the [...]
As local teens return to high schools for a fresh start this fall, many are driving to campus for the first time. I recall when I first got a student-parking space at Corona del Sol High School – the thrill of being able to drive to campus was quickly extinguished by the anxiety of navigating [...]
Plans to turn the multi-million-dollar Kyrene mansion into a high-end conference and special-events venue may face an uphill battle once residents of three nearby affluent neighborhoods mount what could be a strenuous opposition campaign. News of the long-anticipated sale of the property for $3.6 million, drastically below its original $10 million asking price, spread quickly [...]
Tempe’s Family YMCA, on South Rural Road, each year moves toward a goal of expanding its after-school program and making it a more educational and enjoyable experience for the kids. In its latest iteration, the program focuses on children 5-12 years of age. It runs Monday through Friday, from school dismissal until 6 p.m. With a [...]
With the monsoon season finally under way, there are a few things one can do to ensure a strong roof and keep leaks at a minimum. James DeVore, owner of Shamrock Roofing, a company based in Tempe, said being proactive and not reactive is one of the most important strategies to keep in mind. He said always pay attention [...]
TJ, Holly and Casey Benson have been around athletics their whole lives and have taken different paths to get to where they are today. The family trio, a pair of Corona del Sol graduates and an incoming Aztec freshman, have gone through many of the same experiences together, yet all find themselves going in completely [...]
West Chandler residents are being encouraged to nominate inductees to Celebration Plaza, a permanent monument designated as a place to recognize individuals or organizations for significant and enduring contributions to the community. Celebration Plaza features a fountain and a decorative wall used to display brass plaques honoring a select group of residents, living or deceased, [...]
What makes an All-America City? In Chandler, it’s teens working together to tackle a growing concern affecting their community. It’s a center that provides free medical care to Chandler’s most needy. And, it’s a campus of leisure and environmental facilities that address a number of city needs and wants. Winning the All-America City award means [...]