Tempe

Sept. 17 meeting to review funding for 25-year-old transit tax

A multi-year process to address long-term issues with Tempe's transit system will be unveiled to the public Sept. 17 by City Council.

North side of Tempe Town Lake now open Park and lake users have more access as train bridge repairs are completed

All areas on the north side Tempe Town Lake that had been closed due to the July 29 train derailment are now open. Boat Beach, Lakeview Drive and the sidewalk are accessible to...

Human trafficking: The plight of being young, vulnerable and unloved

They’re young, confused, desperate and vulnerable. They’re usually from difficult home backgrounds that left them seeking something: love, affection, food, shelter, money. And there are people out there who can’t wait to prey upon them.

Emergency housing for city’s vulnerable earns U.S. honor

On any given night in Tempe, more than 200 people lack shelter. This statistic prompted the Tempe Public Housing Authority and CARE 7, the city’s crisis response program, to develop three units...

Corona and Tempe grads receive coveted Young Humanitarian awards and scholarships

As thousands of freshmen embark on their college careers at Arizona universities, two of them will stand out as having been named recipients of the Young Humanitarian Scholarship and Award. The annual distinction...

Honorees named for Tempe’s revered Don Carlos Awards

With his typical self-deprecating humor, Woody Wilson, the 37th recipient of the Don Carlos Humanitarian Award presented by Tempe Community Council, mused that at least his selection will not negatively impact attendance...

Assisted-living plans seemingly dashed; neighbors still on edge

Corona del Sol Estates, an upscale neighborhood in South Tempe, boasts quiet streets with custom homes and mature landscaping. There are also a few small signs dotting the front yards of Calle de...

Bike hero? What better year to salute city’s top wheeler-dealer

Julian Dresang, Tempe city engineer, has been selected as the 2020 Bike Hero by the Tempe Transportation Commission for his contributions to making Tempe a safer place to bike the 217 miles of bikeways in the city.
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