Variance
Rear setback reduction sought in Tempe for shade structure at home
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A variance is being sought to reduce the rear setback from 30 feet to 13 feet to allow a detached shade structure at a home in Tempe.
The Tempe Board of Adjustment meets at 5:30 p.m. for a study …
INVESTIGATION
Scottsdale PD arrests 7 in Tempe, Mesa burglaries, suspected of link to international operation
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Seven people believed to be part of a South American Theft Group were arrested by Scottsdale detectives as suspects in two valley burglaries.
The seven were arrested around 4:15 p.m. May 23 …
Philanthropy
Creation donates $25,000 to Maggie’s Place during Heritage Park groundbreaking
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Creation donates $25,000 to Maggie’s Place during Heritage Park groundbreaking
Some things are just serendipitous.
Maggie’s Place, which has ed vulnerable …
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Tempe police search for suspect in Saturday morning shooting
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A man was shot early Saturday morning near Mill Avenue and Curry Road, Tempe police said.
A search for the suspect is underway.
About 3 a.m. May 24, officers responded a shots-fired call …
Neighbors
Academic achievement of foster youth to be celebrated at Tempe event
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Luis De La Cruz speaking at the 2024 Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation graduation event. (Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation)
Luis De La Cruz speaking at AFFCF’s …
Liquor license
Tempe council recommends approval of liquor license for Fat Tuesday
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A series 6 bar liquor license is being sought for Fat Tuesday in Tempe.
The Tempe City Council voted unanimously May 22 as part of a consent agenda with other items to recommend the Arizona …
Neighbors
Tempe student earns degree at Benedictine College
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A Tempe student recently earned a degree from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.
Sarah Blackstad graduated in elementary education and psychology, Cum Laude.
The college graduated 520 …
Holiday schedule
City of Tempe sets Memorial Day schedule
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In observance of Memorial Day, the city of Tempe will close all istrative offices on Monday, May 26.
Memorial Day is a day to honor and those who have lost their lives in service …
Government
8 topics on today’s agenda for Tempe council executive session
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Consultation and discussion regarding two negotiations for the purchase, sale or lease of real property are among the eight topics of the Tempe City Council’s May 22 closed-door executive session.
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Development
20-story mixed-use development to have 2,300 bedrooms
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A 20-story mixed-use development with housing and commercial on 3.61 acres is planned for the southeast corner of South Rural Road and East University Drive in Tempe.
The Tempe Development …
Neighbors
7 Tempe students receive Desert Financial Foundation scholarships
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The Desert Financial Foundation has awarded $198,000 in scholarships to 62 Arizona students, including seven Tempe students.
Deandra Jefferson of Tempe received a $3,000 adult learner …
Development
7-story apartments planned in Tempe
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A new seven-story mixed-use development with 105 dwelling units and 120 square feet of commercial floor area is planned on 0.88 acres east of the southeast corner of South Rural Road and East Apache …
RURAL ROAD
Salvation Army dedicates new community center
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Salvation Army’s new building on Rural Road provides heat relief, a food pantry and rent assistance.
Officials recently dedicated the 14,000-square-foot community center at 2621 S. Rural …
Community
Tempe school preps kids for biking with new program
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TEMPE — When PE coach Lance Dunlop discovered the organization All Kids Bike through the Strider Education Foundation, he knew it would be a perfect fit for his students.
Because of his …
Zoning
Tempe council in June to discuss adding agritainment land use to zoning, development code
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Text amendments are planned on new land uses for agritainment, data centers and extreme water s in the Tempe zoning and development code.
The Tempe Development Review Commission on May 13 …
HOLIDAY
Tempe celebrates Fourth of July with entertainment, more at Diablo Stadium
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Tempe will have a July 4 th celebration with live music, food and a drone show complete with a fireworks display.
The event will take place from 5-10 p.m. July 4 at Tempe Diablo Stadium, …
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