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Development

Permit for Castro’s Cigar Lounge approved by Tempe commission

Infrastructure

Kyrene approves over $1M in classroom furniture for Altadena, Cerritos

Lawsuit

Tempe, Phoenix end lawsuits on property rights near Sky Harbor

S'edav Va'aki Museum

ASU grad appointed Phoenix city archaeologist

S'edav Va'aki Museum has announced the appointment of Christopher W. Schwartz as Phoenix’s city archaeologist. Dr. Schwartz earned three degrees at Arizona State University in …

Holiday Season

TCAA, Tempe council member partner on holiday food drive

Tempe Councilmember Berdetta Hodge and Tempe Community Action Agency have joined together for a special Breakfast with Berdetta to help neighbors in need as the holidays approach.

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 …

Environment

Tempe launches inaugural Tree Stewards cohort

The city of Tempe has launched its first cohort of the Community Tree Stewards Program, which aims to empower individuals in some of the hottest and least-vegetated neighborhoods in Tempe.

Spring Training

Tempe Diablos hosting auditions for spring training performances

The Tempe Diablos are offering community members an opportunity to audition and be part of the excitement at Tempe Diablo Stadium this spring training season.

Local Business

Fifth 1-800 Water Damage location in Arizona opens in Tempe

1-800 Water Damage, the service provider providing restoration services for homeowners across the country, opened its fifth Arizona franchise location in Tempe.

SUN DEVILS

ASU grabs No. 4 seed in playoffs, earns first-round bye, heads to Jan. 1 Peach Bowl

The Arizona State Sun Devils (11-2), the surprise winners of the Big 12, are the No. 4 seed in the College Football Playoffs. It’s the first playoff trip for the Sun Devils, who were …

Sun Devils 45/ISU 19

ASU heads to playoff after crushing Iowa State in Big 12 title game

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cam Skattebo ran for 170 yards and two scores while adding a touchdown catch as 12th-ranked Big 12 newcomer Arizona State beat No. 16 Iowa State 45-19 in the conference …

Arizona Election 2024

Arizona, U.S. election discussion held in Tempe

A discussion on the 2024 election will be held by a group of organizations aimed at getting people to talk to each other across party lines. The Arizona Democracy Resilience Network, Disagree …

Giving

SRP holiday toy drive benefits Phoenix school district children

Salt River Project and students from Western Valley Elementary School in Phoenix spent time on Friday wrapping up and delivering presents as part of the utility’s annual Adopt-an-Angel holiday …

Energy

Arizona solar growth could slow if Trump keeps promise to kill Biden-era incentives

WASHINGTON — The $2 billion Sun Stream Complex in western Maricopa County will soon generate enough power to supply more than 200,000 homes. The first phase has been transforming …

Things to do

Residents can sign up for Tempe winter classes, activities Dec. 16

The Tempe Opportunities brochure is available now for perusing hundreds of different classes, programs and leagues for all ages and abilities.

Sports

Arizona State has college football playoff spot on the line, along with other teams

Arizona State improves to No. 15 in latest College Football Playoff rankings with automatic bid on line in Big 12 championship

Housing

Tempe council sends residential project back to development review commission

Three use permit standards and a use permit for a new three-story residential development in Tempe recently went before city council, after a resident appealed the Tempe Development Review Commission’s decision to approve them.

ARTS

Tempe theater musical will pay tribute to the blues

Arizona Theatre Company is bringing the music of “Blues in the Night” to the stage in February.

Transportation

Tempe advises residents on Festival of the Arts street, transit disruptions

Tempe Festival of the Arts has over 50 years of history in Tempe — all located on the streets of historic Mill Avenue — and to keep this event safe for everyone, several roads must be closed, and multiple transit routes will be detoured.

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY

Proof of concept: Arizona Prop 312 is already forcing action on homelessness

Now you have our attention on homelessness. That’s the message elected officials in six Phoenix metropolitan-area cities are sending their fed-up constituents less than a month after Arizonans …

Arizona must hold the line on progress to cut climate pollution

As a veteran, I stand firm in the face of challenges, protecting what matters most. Today, the fight to cut climate pollution demands the same resolve. Clean energy investments create jobs, …

Mental health isn’t optional for Arizonans of any age

The holiday season can be one of the most challenging times of the year for mental health. Amid the pressures of to-do lists and holiday shopping, it’s easy to overlook something as essential as mental well-being. …