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Roads

Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway narrowed in Tempe June 4-5 4l1419

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for eastbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway to be narrowed to one lane between 44th Street and Priest Drive in Tempe from 9 p.m. …
Business

Tempe businesses see economic boost from ASU football's winning 2h4654

TEMPE — This past fall, maroon and gold mixed to make green in Tempe. Arizona State University football won 11 games in 2024, its most this century. The Sun Devils took the Big 12 …
2021-2025

I-10 Broadway Curve improvement project complete, all lanes open w4b5k

PHOENIX – The Interstate 10 Broadway Curve improvement project is complete after four years of adding new lanes, bridges and  ramps. The Arizona Department of Transportation announced …
Fundraising

Tempe Diablos extend deadline for Chevrolet Corvette charity raffle 173b19

Tempe Diablos Charities, a group of community leaders dedicated to enhancing the city of Tempe and surrounding neighborhoods, has extended the deadline for a chance to win a 2021 Chevrolet Corvette …
CITY COUNCIL

Public hearing June 5 on updates to Tempe events, parks ordinances 5s3q1a

The Tempe City Council will conduct a public hearing this week on proposed updates to ordinances regulating special event and city parks permits. The code was written in 1967 with minor …
CRIME

Phoenix gang get prison in Tempe drive-by shooting that killed 5-year-old 4z4o70

Three teen gang have been sentenced in a 2023 drive-by shooting that killed a 5-year-old boy and wounded two others, authorities said Monday. Alfred Gary, 18, Freddy Patterson, 18, and …
Business

Sam’s Club at Tempe Marketplace fuel station opens in June 3t6c3b

The Sam’s Club at Tempe Marketplace is opening this summer, starting with its fuel station with a grand opening celebration 7-11 a.m. Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14. “Tempe …
Zoning

Tempe council Thursday to discuss adding agritainment land use to zoning, development code 1c1h35

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 …
CITY COUNCIL

Tempe’s updated nuisance, loud party ordinances now in effect 655a33

The Tempe City Council has approved updates to the city’s nuisance and loud party ordinances, a move that officials said strengthens their ability to address repeat disturbances, problem …
'SUN GARDEN'

Art installation restricts Mill Avenue traffic this week 3x572l

Tempe this week will be installing a public art piece to the  railroad under on Mill Avenue between 13th Street and Broadway Road.  Traffic in the area will be affected June 2-6, …
DOGS

Kiwanis Park gets canine addition 6y4x6a

Tempe opened a dog park Saturday in Kiwanis Park. The new addition features four separate pods, including an area for small dogs, an agility course, water features and two shade structures. The …
MARICOPA COUNTY READS

Maricopa County Reads programs offers prizes, tickets and more to readers of all ages who participate 4o3h

If you’re bored and you don’t want to go outside in the summer heat, Maricopa County is offering a fun program that encourages the art of reading. The Maricopa County Reads program, …
Variance

Rear setback reduction approved in Tempe for home shade structure 4i6r3p

A detached accessory shade structure is planned in the rear southwest portion of the backyard. (City of Tempe) Rear setback reduction sought in Tempe for home shade structure By Richard H. …
Fundraiser

Bubba's 33 locations to donate June 18 dine-in, to-go profits to American Eagle Foundation 1kt4j

Kent Taylor, as fate would have it, won’t be front and center June 18 when one of his ions comes into full view at the Tempe bar/eatery he envisioned and ultimately watched grow. Not …
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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
For generations, a high school diploma or college degree was sufficient in preparing young adults for the transition into building a career. But in recent decades, the emergence of the “skills …
Summer often inspires dreams of travel — but a great vacation doesn't have to mean a drained savings . With a little planning and a few smart financial moves, you can enjoy a meaningful …
Building real estate in the East Valley is expensive and the cost of construction is unlikely to decrease anytime soon. Labor and material costs are up and increasing costs are even more of a concern …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Summer classes and camps offered by the city of Tempe begin soon.

for Tempe summer camps 3a142f

Summer classes and camps offered by the city of Tempe begin soon, with offerings for all interests. They include: June 2-6: Arizona Science Center; Sky-High Science June 2-6: …
Escalante Pool is open 1-5 p.m. May 24-26 in Tempe.

Memorial Day pool, splash pad hours set in Tempe 395z52

Celebrate the long weekend at Tempe’s pools and splash pads. Hours include: Kiwanis Wave Pool: Open 1-5 p.m. May 24-26. Clark Park Pool: Open 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 24, …
The 2025 Tempe Time Machine program is inspired by the museum’s main exhibit, “Dry Surf: Local Skateboarding History.”

Drop into summer adventure at Tempe Time Machine 4n4y4t

Explore all the ways we get around at Tempe Time Machine this summer. Kids and their grownups will learn and discover with crafts, stories, activities and live demonstrations. From rolling on a …
Stray Cat Theatre closes season with a production of "Little Shop of Horrors."

Stray Cat Theatre concludes season with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ 4uy61

Stray Cat Theatre will conclude its 23rd season with the classic, “camp-tastic” science-fiction musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” 
Resident registration has opened for Tempe's summer classes.

Registration open for Tempe summer classes 462l27

The Tempe Opportunities brochure is available now for perusing hundreds of different classes, programs and leagues for all ages and abilities this summer.
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