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Virtual public meeting focuses on I-10 interchange

The Arizona Department of Transportation is providing the public an opportunity to comment Tuesday on the proposed I-10/Koli Road traffic interchange. The 90-minute meeting will be conducted …
ELECTIONS 2024

Chandler Chamber announces election endorsements

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce has announced 15 candidate endorsements, according to a news release.  Absentee ballots in Arizona will be mailed out Wednesday, Oct. 9. The list of …
valley business / transportation

East Valley airports, Sky Harbor: Big upgrades, big plans

Getting its main runway to a length beyond 5,000 feet is one of the many goals for the Chandler Municipal Airport in the years ahead, according to one presenter at an Oct. 2 event. The extension …
valley business

Crayola in Chandler Fashion Center has 'Hauntoween' activities

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is an event happening through Oct 31 at Crayola in the Chandler Fashion center. The store is decked out for Halloween and full of spooky happenings, such as a themed …
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. …
REDEVELOPMENT

Chandler's Galeveston neighborhood earns national honor

The Galveston neighborhood of Chandler recently earned a national distinction. The neighborhood is one of five finalists in the 2024 Neighborhoods USA social revitalization and beautification …
HOUSING

New Chandler county-island proposal is scaled back, devoted to seniors

A developer with a controversial apartment plan for a Chandler-area county island has revised its offering again with the hopes of finally building on a 25-acre site. Dominium has scaled back …
PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT

Mesa grandmother wins $1M on Gila River casino game

A woman from Mesa recently won $1 million playing the Million Dollar King of Cards progressive jackpot at the Gila River Resorts & Casinos Lone Butte location. “This will allow me to …
HIGHER EDUCATION

Chandler Chamber event to focus on Grand Canyon U.

A Wednesday, Oct. 23 Chandler Chamber of Commerce event will focus on Grand Canyon University programs new to the East Valley.  Brian Mueller, the president and CEO of the university, will …
teen violence

Slain East Valley teen honored in Chandler on his birthday

Chandler city officials and others helped family and friends celebrate what would have been Preston Lord’s 17th birthday Sept. 23 in Downtown Chandler. In an event hosted by The Stillery …
pet adoption

Animal Welfare League waives fees on adopting pets through Oct. 15

Through Tuesday, Oct. 15, you can take home a new pet from the Arizona Animal Welfare League for free. The AAWL waives adoption fees on all animals older than 1 year at its main-Phoenix and its …
Election 2024

Cooper takes on Congressional District 4 debate alone

Kelly Cooper, the Republican candidate for Arizona’s 4th Congressional District, participated in a one-on-one discussion Sept. 30 to go over what he sees are issues within the district.
transportation / elections 2024

Chandler, Surprise, Peoria leaders among proponents of roads tax extension

? cs County Prop 479 transpo tax by Brooks 1.jpg Creators and proponents of Proposition 479, a continuation of a 0.5% Maricopa County sales tax, say many road projects hang in the balance and …
courts, animal welfare

Fraud charges for Chandler woman accused of animal abuse

A woman has been jailed and charged with multiple additional crimes she allegedly committed while she was running an animal rescue out of her Chandler home. April McLaughlin, also known as …
DEVELOPMENT

Chandler planning commission approves embattled ‘city gateway’ site

One of Chandler’s longest-discussed pieces of centrally located land could soon have the city council zoning approval it needs. The Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission recommended, …
Arizona Elections 2024

Watch the one-on-one discussion with Congressional District 4 candidate here

Republican Kelly Cooper will sit for a one-on-one discussion regarding his quest to unseat Rep. Greg Stanton in Congressional District 4 at 6 p.m. Sept. 30 Stanton, a Democrat, represents the …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
Voter approval of Proposition 479 in the upcoming general election is vital for maintaining and improving Chandler’s and our region’s high-quality infrastructure while supporting economic …
Throughout this election cycle, I have been contacted by people concerned about the vitriol being exhibited in our community. I have personally experienced these cowardly and hateful attacks myself. …
September is National Workforce Development Month and the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation and Mayo Clinic urge businesses to help build a stronger talent pipeline for Arizona by offering …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO

Chandler welcomes walk-through light display festival

The all-ages, walk-through light festival Imaginarium “Where Light Meets Magic” will brighten desert nights with two acres of luminescent displays.
Native Americans and the public are invited to attend special services Sunday, Oct.  13, 11: a.m., at The Door Church, 585 E. Frye Road, Chandler. The event is free to all.

Native American Day at Chandler Church on Oct. 13

The 28 th annual Native American Day celebration is set to be held at The Door Church in Chandler. Native Americans and the public are invited to attend special services Sunday, Oct.  13, …

Gallery: Bands, tacos, more graced park at festival

A Van Halen tribute band, Bottoms Up, headlined the stage entertainment at the 12th annual Rockin’ Taco Fest Sept. 14 at A.J. Chandler Park. Bottoms Up was preceded on the stage by the …
Enjoy tricks and treats at Chandler’s annual Halloween Spooktacular. The "fang-tastic" party  for all ages is set for Friday, Oct. 25 at A.J. Chandler Park's stage Plaza in Downtown Chandler from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Halloween Spooktacular in Chandler on Oct. 25

Enjoy tricks and treats at Chandler’s annual Halloween Spooktacular. The "fang-tastic" party  for all ages is set for Friday, Oct. 25 at A.J. Chandler Park's stage Plaza in Downtown …
The Concert Truck, a mobile concert venue, will host three free public performances in Chandler Oct. 16-20.

‘Concert Truck’ bringing free mobile music performances to Chandler

The Concert Truck, a mobile concert venue, will roll into Chandler in October.
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