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Ever wonder why Chandler has such a jagged, irregular border with Tempe?

By Joyce Coronel Tempe is home to the largest university in America, but it’s also home to 13,660 senior citizens. About 1,500 of them are living with dementia. Dementia is a brain condition that...

  Dr. David Schauer, who has headed the Kyrene School District for the past 10 years, announced on Thursday that he was ending his role as district superintendent, “with deep regret,” effective immediately. A...

With Easter and Passover just around the corner, Christians and Jews turn their hearts toward Israel.

The incredible, edible egg: All you wanted to know, & more Editor’s note: As mentioned in previous issues, we frequently hear from readers who miss the postings of our longtime Discerning Diner, who...

Imagine your kitchen counters, your dining room table—every surface—covered with pink and blue bunnies, chic black-and-white zebras and googly eyed giraffes, with team-logo basketballs, princess tiaras, zany sunglasses, magic wands, even pixie dust.

For the first-time visitor, Tempe's Kid Zone Spring Break Camp at Waggoner Elementary was like walking through a modern-day kaleidoscope.

By Deborah Hilcove                                                                                                                                            “I love helping other people, helping solve problems,” says Mary Contreras, a longtime Tempe resident and businesswoman, recently named “Woman of the Year” by the Women of Scottsdale. Active...