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Tempe contemplates $1.58B budget for next fiscal year

For the coming fiscal year, Tempe estimates a total city budget of $1.58 billion along with the three bond questions to be considered for a total of $581.5 million.
Health Resources

2024 Alzheimer’s Consortium takes place April 27 at ASU

Arizona State University is hosting the 2024 Alzheimer’s Consortium on Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ASU’s Tempe campus.
Sponsored Content

At CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Phoenix, It's About Time

"Julia is the best provider I've ever had. She's really taking great care of me, and I hope to have her until the end of my time." - CenterWell Sun City patient "This was an incredible …

Pac-12 football programs go through one last spring before heading in different directions

Football programs across the Pac-12 are laying the groundwork for the 2024 season before they all go different directions. Southern California, UCLA, Oregon and Washington are headed to the Big Ten. …

Here are 14 football players to watch next season from current Big 12 Conference schools

There are always players poised in the spring for potential breakouts when the football season kicks off in the fall. Among those in the changing Big 12 Conference are transfer quarterbacks KJ …

QB Jaden Rashada transfers to Georgia after leaving Arizona State

Quarterback Jaden Rashada has committed to Georgia after leaving Arizona State in the transfer portal. Rashada’s agent, Henry Danger of Disruptive Sports, told The Associated Press in an email on …
ADOPTION

Meet Owen – Fun loving teen ready for adventure with adoptive family

Owen’s goofy, fun-loving personality immediately grabs anyone he meets. The 14-year-old enjoys talking with everyone about just about anything.
Things to do

Tempe History Museum hosts free performance Friday

Get ready for an evening of heart and soul on Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at the Tempe History Museum.
Opinion

Caradonna: Security companies much properly destroy, recycle hard drives

Properly disposing of important documents and electronics is an important security step for any business. Firms request the services of document shredding companies regularly and companies that do …
Neighbors

4 Tempe Girl Scouts earn Gold Award

The Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, has been awarded to 35 local girls this year from the Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, with four girls from Tempe earning the award. 
Traffic Safety

Tempe covers Vision Zero update at council meeting

Tempe maintains its priority on making safer streets as work continues on its Vision Zero initiative. It is aimed at eliminating all traffic fatalities and serious injuries, taking an ethical approach to achieving safety for all road users.
Local Leaders

Tempe Leadership accepting Class XL applications

Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to fostering community and leadership development, Tempe Leadership has announced that applications for Class XL are officially open. 
Neighborhood Awards

Tempe honors 17 neighbors at celebration

On April 6, more than 300 community members bonded over games, live music and fun in Kiwanis Park as part of the third annual Neighborhood Celebration. 
District Resources

Kyrene Resource Fair empowers parents and caretakers of kids with disabilities

The multipurpose room at Kyrene Centennial Middle School buzzed with conversation on April 15, during the Kyrene School District Resource Fair – the first since 2020. 

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
In the journey to overcoming opioid abuse, many treatment facilities often prioritize addressing the mental aspects of addiction. However, incorporating physical therapy proves to be an invaluable …
Security concerns are always at the top of mind for homeowners. Whether you are wanting to protect your packages from porch pirates or protecting your family from intruders you can install a security …
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
Bar Louis launches updated menu with new drinks and food.

Bar Louie Tempe mixologist receives national recognition

Bar Louie in Tempe unveiled its revamped menu featuring a new drink, created by its nationally recognized bartender.
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 …
Kyrene Aprende's Jaguar Players present "Mean Girls Jr." on April 28.

Kyrene Aprende to show a sensory-friendly ‘Mean Girls Jr.’

Kyrene Aprende Middle School’s Jaguar Players present their second annual sensory-friendly performance, “Mean Girls Jr.,” on Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m.
Tempe's Movies in the Park series returns this May.

Weekly free movies return to Kiwanis Park in May

Tempe’s free movie series, Movies in the Park, is back on the first four Friday nights in May, showcasing a selection of family-friendly movies.
Clean Up Papago will host its third Earth Day clean-up on April 22, bringing together volunteers to maintain Papago Park's natural beauty.

Clean Up Papago engages the community in Earth Day event

Local nonprofit Clean Up Papago presents its third annual Earth Day event on April 22, bringing together the community to support the current and future health of Papago Park through concerted cleaning and maintenance efforts.
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