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Chandler and Tempe were a step ahead of Gov. Doug Ducey when he announced his executive order Dec. 2 allowing restaurants to expand or create outdoor seating in an attempt to increase acceptable capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Tempe cancer patient was a victim of theft twice in two months inside the same Bashas', at Warner and McClintock in Tempe.

True Blue Tempe, while not officially affiliated with the Tempe Police Department, is a group of businesses that support the police, advocating for respect for law and order and for a strong, well-trained, well-funded department.

Tempe is re-closing its gyms and fitness centers effective Dec. 7 due to recent spikes in COVID-19 cases.

The first in a series free of Tempe Virtual Job Fairs, in which area companies will present their hiring opportunities, debuts Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Laura Toenjes, who has been an administrator in the Kyrene School District since 2016, must manage the COVID-19 pandemic when she becomes district superintendent on Jan. 1.

In honor of Giving Tuesday, the Tempe Diablos awarded $300,000 in grants to 45 Tempe-based organizations on Dec. 1.

Holiday lights and decorations are appearing throughout Downtown Chandler and the holiday spirit is growing in anticipation of the month-long Chandler for the Holidays events to celebrate the season.