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Exhibit focused on fourth-graders at Chandler Museum starting next week

Over the past decade, artist Judy Gelles interviewed and photographed more than 300 fourth-grade students from a wide range of economic and cultural backgrounds in multiple areas of the U.S. and 10 …
DEVELOPMENT

Chandler Council expected to act on QuikTrip plan Thursday

​An action item expected to draw a large crowd will be on the agenda for Thursday’s Chandler City Council meeting. Council will be asked to approve a development plan and rezoning for …
animal welfare

Welfare League’s Chandler mall facility revamped

​Big changes have taken place recently at the Arizona Animal Welfare League’s Chandler Fashion Center adoption center. The center, located on the upper mall level near Dillard’s, …
local planning

Chandler sets up this year’s heat-relief plan

With several forecasting agencies predicting another long, extremely hot summer, city staff from Chandler have made arrangements to continue a longstanding set of heat relief services. The …
Sponsored content

Keeping Arizona seniors connected to low cost internet

As more Americans  than ever become seniors, keeping them connected to their families and communities becomes a critical challenge. As of 2020, the nation had nearly 56 million older adults. …
EDUCATION

Deadline approaches for Chandler Crayola teacher prize-pack contest

Through Sunday, April 21, East Valley K-12 teachers are invited to enter for a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime shopping spree through a large selection of Crayola products and a prize pack valued …
cultural events

Chandler celebrates Asian American, Pacific Islander-Heritage months

The city of Chandler celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month each May. It’s a time to honor and recognize the contributions of the AAPI community that help shape the …
THINGS TO DO

Classic car event set for Saturday in Chandler

The Park at Copper Creek is hosting a car show in celebration of its fifth birthday as a care facility. The public is invited to attend this free event, Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 …
FREE EVENT

Free Chamber talk titled 'How Law Enforcement Protects Your Business'

The  Chandler Chamber of Commerce is putting on a free event called "How Law Enforcement Protects Your Business." The 90-minute program at the Friday, May 3 event will feature Chandler's …
valley business

'The Mexicano' restaurant opening Chandler location

A Phoenix Mexican restaurant ownership group is opening a second location in Chandler this fall The Mexicano is bringing its build-your-own margarita bar to the 3095 W. Chandler Blvd., adjacent …
local government

Fire truck purchase among items on Monday’s Chandler Council agenda

A $1.25 million purchase of a new fire truck is one of the many high-dollar items on Monday’s Chandler City Council study session consent agenda. The study session is set for 6 p.m. in the …
FOODIE WATCH

Chandler Indian cuisine eatery is chain's first in Arizona

An international chain, Honest, has set up a location in Chandler. Honest specializes in vegetarian Indian street food, made from scratch daily and dishes are cooked to order. It brags on using …
MURDER CONVICTION

Man found guilty of killing 2 in Chandler shooting

A 29-year-old man has been found guilty on two counts of first-degree murder and other charges in connection with a 2017 shooting in Chandler. Taron Lavelle Watkins also was convicted of one …
local business

Meet Your Business: Williams & Co. Design

Williams & Co. Design is based in The Painted Tree in the West Chandler Boulevard shopping center anchored by Ross Dress for Less and T.J. Maxx. Jennifer Williams says she’s a home …
election 2024

Meet the candidates for Arizona Legislative District 13

With Democratic Rep. Jennifer Pawlik not running for re-election, there will be at least one new representative for Arizona legislature’s District 13. Julie Willoughby, the Republican who …
DETOURS

Loop 101 section in Chandler to close this weekend

Southbound Loop 101 will be closed this weekend between Warner Road and Loop 202 in Chandler, state transportation officials said. Pavement improvement work will require the …

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Chandler has joined forces with other cities, police departments and nonprofits across the Valley to take a stand against human trafficking. We’re using state funding that equips police …
Last winter, the East Valley real estate market was in a state of limbo. Relatively high interest rates remained in effect, meaning fewer prospective buyers could enter the market. Despite the higher …
As I neared the end of my eight years of serving the residents of Chandler, I wanted to thank you for the humble opportunity to represent you and our city to improve the lives of our residents. My …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
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.
The Arc of Arizona and Chandler/Gilbert Arc's Sprout Film Festival on April 26 will be hosted at Pollack Cinemas in Tempe on April 26.

Sprout Film Festival in Tempe spotlights intellectual, developmental disabilities

The Arc of Arizona and Chandler/Gilbert Arc announced its upcoming Sprout Film Festival, a celebration of diversity and inclusion through the power of cinema hosted at Pollack Cinemas in Tempe on April 26.
Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, Wild Horse Pass will host an event called Belicofest that will highlight Mexican regional music.

Chandler music fest showcases Mexican regional music

Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, Wild Horse Pass will host an event called Belicofest that will highlight Mexican regional music. This festival, dedicated to the genre of “belico …
From 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, acelebration will take place in the courtyard of Chandler City Hall, 175 S. Arizona Ave., with food and guest speakers. Speakers will include Andrés Chávez, grandson of César Chávez and executive director of the National Chávez Center.

Chandler events plan to honor Cesar Chavez' legacy

If you missed out on any celebrations in Chandler this month about Cesar Chavez and his legacy, there's still time to attend one. Friday, from  9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., "The Untold Stories …

Jazz exhibit at Chandler Museum on display April 6

Bob Willoughby is perhaps best known for his candid photographs of famous Hollywood actors, but before taking photos on film sets, he captured many images of jazz musicians. Working in difficult …
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