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EXPERIENCE

Crayola colors Halloween screamin’ green at Chandler mall

Crayola’s Screamin’ Green Hauntoween runs through Oct. 31 at Chandler Fashion Center. Inside Crayola Experience Chandler, there will be photo-ops, mask making and more. The mall …
EDUCATION

One Arizona student can win $10K in Barro’s Pizza tuition giveaway

Barro’s Pizza is partnering with Dr Pepper to award $10,000 to one Arizona student in the 12th annual Barro’s Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway.
EDUCATION

Chandler elementary IB program has several aims

As Andersen Elementary Principal Kristin Kinghorn was surveying what her school needed in December 2021, the answer wasn’t one single thing. It was six things. Kinghorn laid out those …
ABUSE ALLEGATIONS

Chandler Police seek those who interacted with accused animal abuser

The Chandler Police Department asked the public for help Thursday after a district attorney returned a case to CPD involving animal abuse allegations. In a statement, Chandler Police said the …
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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. …
ABUSE ALLEGATIONS

Chandler Police seek those who interacted with accused animal abuser

The Chandler Police Department asked the public for help Thursday after a district attorney returned a case to CPD involving animal abuse allegations. In a statement, Chandler Police said the …
law enforcement

Chandler Council OKs uses of more than $2M in police funding

The Chandler City Council authorized the use of $2.25 million in state appropriations for specific Chandler Police Department expenses and purchases with a vote on its consent agenda during its Sept. …
VETERANS

Independent seeks submissions for Veterans Day Salute

Independent Newsmedia is featuring a Veterans Day Salute to honor those who have served our country.
EDUCATION

Chandler Schools ordering two new vehicles

In the past, finding the money was the main obstacle for school districts in purchasing new or newer vehicles. In 2023,  lead time and supply chain delays are considerations as well. …
SENIORTECHPAL

Chandler program provides tech tips for seniors

Chandler’s Golden Neighbors program is partnering with a nonprofit to give seniors instruction on how to deal with the latest in technology – especially cell phones. SeniorTechPal …

Council heard from public on alleged animal abuser

Prior to the Chandler Police Department announcing Friday that a woman had been jailed on 55 counts of animal abuse, a woman came to speak to the Chandler City Council about the situation at …
EDUCATION

Chandler senior is state IB student of year

Before learning about the International Baccalaureate program at Chandler High School, Kyle DeRosier planned on taking only advanced placement classes. Now, as a senior, DeRosier has reflected …
OCT. 2

Chandler to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month with vigil

Domestic Violence Awareness Month will be recognized with a candlelight vigil Monday at Chandler City Hall. City hall will be lit purple and those who attend will hold candles at the event, …
MEETINGS

Chandler focus groups ‘critical’ to developing human services solutions

Chandler’s Community Development & Resources Division this week will begin a series of focus groups to hear residents’ ideas on ways to better serve the community now and in the …
UPDATE

Puppies found in freezer of Chandler woman's home: PD

A Chandler woman who ran an  animal rescue out of her now-condemned home had five dead puppies in her freezer in addition to dozens of abused dogs that were found in her house, police said. …
FIRST RESPONDERS

Chandler woman charged with 55 counts of animal abuse

The Chandler Police Department has charged a woman with 55 counts of animal abuse after that many dogs were removed from her home Friday night. April McLaughlin, 48, who lives in the 1700 block …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
This piece is a follow-up to my guest column “So, Where’s the Money?” submitted in July 2023. What we have established is that CUSD does have reserve funds which they refer to …
How much of the justification for the utility rate increase is due to capital improvements already completed debt service? When Chandler negotiated with Intel for the Fab expansion project, …
Every single day, even in the heat of summer, Chandler children can be spotted at city parks playing on playgrounds, shooting hoops, and riding bicycles. They stop for a quick drink at a water …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
A photo from “Woman in the Maze”

Local filmmaker debuts horror thriller in Chandler

Mitesh Patel will debut “Woman in the Maze” next month at LOOK Dine-in Cinema, 1 W. Chandler Blvd. Following the premiere on Friday, Oct. 6, the movie will be running at the LOOK …
Mark Coakley of BKD’s Backyard Joint will compete in the Burger Battle Throwdown, set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Handlebar Diner in southeast Mesa to raise money for a local event planner’s fight against cancer.

Chandler chef among competitors in benefit event

Six Valley chefs will compete in a charity cooking competition event. A Chandler chef is among them. Mark Coakley of BKD’s Backyard Joint will compete in the Burger Battle Throwdown, set …
The nonprofit branch of the Chandler Fire Department will raise money for residents in crisis on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Ocotillo Golf Course in Chandler.

Chandler firefighters' golf tournament raises money for residents in crisis

The 6th Annual Chandler Firefighters Charities Golf Tournament is open for registration. The nonprofit branch of the Chandler Fire Department will raise money for residents in crisis on …
On the third Thursday of the month, from Oct. 19 through March 21, musicians and entertainers will perform at Chandler's Veterans Oasis Park.

Fall brings music to Chandler park

Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler will be the place to be for live music when the annual Sonoran Sunset Series begin in October. On the third Thursday of the month, from Oct. 19 through March …
Downtown Chandler art walks will take place Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22 and Nov. 5.

Chandler brings back Downtown Art Walk this fall

Downtown Chandler art walks are returning later this month. The art walks will take place every other Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on: Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22 and Nov. 5. “The …
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