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Tikka Shack opens in Gilbert

Tikka Shack Indian Grub opened a location April 11 at 5498 S. Power Road, suite 101, Gilbert. It  serves Indian food with signature dishes tikka masala and kabobs. 
Public safety

Gilbert police find missing child

The Gilbert Police Department has located a "missing and endangered" 8-year-old girl and confirmed she is safe with family out of state.
EDUCATION

Chandler schools makes late-year budget adjustments

As part of one board member’s ongoing effort to have only certain items on a consent agenda, the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board had a thorough discussion at its April 24 …
Education

Student meal prices in Gilbert Public Schools going up

Gilbert Public Schools will be increasing the price of most of its meals by 10 cents for the 2024-25 school year.   The GPS Governing Board unanimously approved the increase at its April 23 …
Education

Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom students place in reading challenge

Third graders at Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom campus in Gilbert won second place in the Read to the Final Four challenge. The challenge was a statewide reading competition sponsored by …
Closings

Last day for Pasta Joint set for April 26

Pasta Joint is closing April 26 at 3050 E. Queen Creek Road, suite 101, Gilbert. It is a takeout restaurant serving  spaghetti, Alfredo, meatball subs and more. The owners made the announcement …
Education

See where Gilbert high schools ranked on national list for 2024

Gilbert Public Schools’ choice high school is the highest ranked high school in the town on U.S. News and World Report’s annual best public high schools list, which was released this …

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Elections

Krauser withdraws from Gilbert mayoral race

After a turbulent week, Shane Krauser has withdrawn from the Gilbert mayoral race.   Krauser filed paperwork with the Gilbert Town Clerk’s office Wednesday morning to withdraw his …
Elections

Gilbert mayoral candidate defends challenge to opponent's petitions

Gilbert mayoral candidate Shane Krauser defended his campaign’s challenge of opponent Natalie DiBernardo’s campaign signatures as a legitimate safeguard of the electoral system.   …
Business

PipShip brings ViaWest’s new Gilbert industrial portfolio to 98% occupied

JLL has completed a 40,415-square-foot lease for PipShip within ViaWest Group’s recently acquired six-building industrial portfolio in Gilbert, the company announced. With the addition of …
Government

Gilbert mayor looks to future in final 'State of the Town' address

Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson highlighted the town’s commitment to innovation, technology and community April 23 in her final State of the Town address.    Peterson said she …
Higher education

Park University honors Gilbert instructor

A Park University Gilbert campus instructor was honored last week with one of the university’s teaching excellence awards.   Amanda Norton St. George, an adjunct instructor of …
Elections

Gilbert candidates were offered chance to withdraw — or else

Two Gilbert Town Council candidates who had their nominating petitions challenged were offered one last chance Sunday to withdraw from the race — or a local high school student would …
Government

Gilbert mayor set to give final 'State of the Town' address

Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson will give her final "State of the Town" address April 23 at Gilbert Town Hall. Residents are invited to hear how the town is preparing for the future at the …
Elections

Two Gilbert council candidates clear legal challenges

The cases to dismiss two Gilbert council candidates from the primary ballot were withdrawn Monday while a third was postponed until Friday.   Kenny Buckland, a candidate an open council …
Government

Gilbert opens applications for task force on teen violence

Gilbert has opened the application process for the reconstituted Community Engagement Task Force, which will address teen violence as its next focus area. The town is seeking teen and adult …
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Over the course of my 20-year career, I’ve learned that parents who suspect their children have autism are almost never wrong. These parents often worry about whether their child will …
More than $4 billion in Federal Pell Grants went unclaimed by the class of 2023 simply because they did not fill out the free application for Federal Financial Aid.
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Hale Centre Theatre will pay tribute to iconic rock acts Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty.

Hale concert features Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty tunes

Hale Centre Theater will have a tribute concert to two iconic rock acts, Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty, in the Hale Concert Hall on April 25-May 11. Petty's career overlapped with Fleetwood …
The first session will be 4 to 6 p.m. and the second session is 7 to 9 p.m. The entry fee is $20 and includes six bingo cards, beverages and snacks

Proceeds from Friday bingo fundraiser to benefit My Hope Bag

Bingo for Boobies, a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization My Hope Bag, will be April 26 at Hilton Garden Inn, 7290 S. Price Road in Tempe. The first session will be 4 to 6 p.m. and the …
Verde at Cooley Station is holding a release party for the new Taylor Swift album, Tortured Poets Department.

Gilbert development hosting Taylor Swift release party

Verde at Cooley Station is calling for all Gilbert Swifties to celebrate all things Taylor Swift at The Next Era – Album Release Party from 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 19. The free event, …
Remington Butler, right, directed three spots that were nominated for awards at the 43rd Annual College Television Awards

Mesquite High alum from Gilbert earns three college TV award nominations

Mesquite High School alumnus Remington Butler has received three nominations for the Television Academy Foundation College Television Awards. The College Television Awards recognize and reward …
Gilbert police and fire departments will host a Public Safety Day for the special-needs community April 13.

Gilbert police, fire hosting special needs community at Public Safety Day

The special needs community is invited to attend Gilbert's inaugural   Public Safety Day   on Saturday, April 13. Public Safety Day is a Sensory Awareness Family Event designed to foster …
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