Glittering holiday parade Enjoy the beauty of the season amid the lights of the Mill Avenue District at the 2012 Fantasy of Lights Opening Night Parade. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend this free annual event, which starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24. The parade steps off at Third Street and [...]
More angels on the street mean more support for Tempe families in crisis. Whether it’s domestic violence, a homicide or simply a child who refuses to go to school, the city of Tempe has developed a quick and effective network of services to assist citizens who don’t know where to turn for help. In July, [...]
The holiday season is just around the corner, and across the east Valley shoppers are already thinking about what to purchase for the many people on their gift lists. Instead of spending hours searching for the latest toy or electronic device that might get used for a few hours before getting lost in the shuffle, [...]
Around 7 a.m. this Sunday, Amy Crockett of The Lakes plans to hit the start line for the 3TV Phoenix 10K and Half Marathon. Funny thing is, she’s already won. Motivated to make a life change after last year’s event, she decided to get control of her health. She will run this year’s event 70 [...]
“During the period beginning 60 days before a primary election and ending 15 days after the general election…, the City will not relocate or remove a political sign in the public right-of-way…” — Chandler City Code Sec. 39-10.8 Like everyone, there are some days that I look forward to more than others. As a child [...]
Firebird International Raceway has been notified that its longtime lease on the Gila River Indian Community property will not be extended or renewed, according to raceway officials. Charlie Allen, who has been the facility’s president and owner since 1983, expressed remorse over the decision. “After almost 30 years, it’s incredibly sad to know that we [...]
When Sue Fant retired after working 32 years as a schoolteacher, she knew she wanted to find a way to help others. About two years ago, Fant, a south Tempe resident, started volunteering as a driver for Tempe Community Action Agency’s Home Delivered Meal program. Fant ended up spending two mornings a week helping to [...]
Starting with the November cycle, Tempe and west Chandler residents, along with other SRP customers Valley-wide, will pay an average of $6.17 more per month on their electric bill. In September, Salt River Project’s board of directors approved changes in the utility’s price plans that, when fully implemented, will result in an overall average 3.9 [...]
I love my iPad. I’m addicted to my Kindle Fire. I admit it. But is electronic media really going to take over the world? My world? Sure, there is a time and a place for these fantastic new gadgets: the sleek iPad, the glare-resistant Kindle, the smartphone that keeps the news at your fingertips 24/7. [...]
Upgrades to four west Chandler parks, addition of digital technology at the Sunset branch and other city libraries, and improvements to the city’s website were among actions authorized by the Chandler City Council at its Sept. 27 meeting. Among the measures, councilmembers: Awarded a construction contract to Nickle Contracting LLC for improvements to Stonegate Park [...]
