Housing
Tempe is working to recruit more landlords to expand affordable housing options for residents in housing voucher programs, as its new damage claim assistance program helps ensure that participating rental properties stay market-ready.
GROWING TOGETHER
The Tempe City Council has approved spending federal and state funds for programs to benefit neighborhoods viewed as the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Growing Together: A …
STEM
Arizona State University will showcase an array of STEM displays and activities for the public to enjoy during the Luke Days 2024 Airshow, March 22-24, at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale.
Public Transit
Tempe Transit has recorded significant growth in its ridership since the pandemic, as the city continues to expand its services and look into areas where it can invest for further improvement.
Human Services
Celebrate Tempe Health and Human Services Day on Saturday, March 16, with over 50 resource booths, a Kid Fun Zone, live music and food, giveaways and more.
Coming soon
Bojangles , a chicken and breakfast brand with made-from-scratch food, announced March 14 the signing of a multiunit development agreement that will bring 20 new restaurants to Phoenix, marking the …
First Responders
Firefighters from Tempe Fire Station No. 3 were playing a game of pickleball between calls on March 12 when a car came speeding through their pickleball court, hit a fire hydrant and then crashed into several parked cars, which belonged to fire staff at that station.
Diversity & Inclusion
Tempe City Council will consider issuing a statement against Senate Bill 1005, which prohibits using public dollars for diversity, equity and inclusion programs and requiring employees to partake in DEI training.
Neighbors
Tempe is looking to honor the next person or organization that makes biking better in the city, whether they do that in a lowkey manner or with public applause.
ABOR
The Arizona Board of Regents will meet virtually Thursday, March 14, to consider several matters, including a reduction in the salary of the University of Arizona president and officially designating …
WIN PRIZES
The A Mountain Challenge will continue through April 30 in Tempe, offering participants the opportunity to earn prizes as they complete a Mt. Everest-size task.
The challenge is a seven-week …
Election 2024
Latest results for the March 12 primary election show Tempe voters in support of the general plan, Mayor Corey Woods likely to secure reelection and three candidates maintaining the lead for the open council seats.
Things to Do
Arizona Theatre Company announced its 57th season, with plans to showcase an array of productions for audiences of all ages, from gripping mysteries to heartwarming love stories to joyful musicals.
Look Back
Tempe today is characterized as a college town with a modernizing downtown — much evolved from its agrarian roots — however many aspects of its history have been overshadowed as new buildings are erected and the city continues to grow.
5TH BRIGADE
The U.S. Army Cadet Command 5th Brigade recently named the Army ROTC Sun Devil Battalion at Arizona State University as the winner of the Geronimo Award for Best Large Program in 2023.
The …
MARCH 12
Election Day in Tempe is Tuesday, March 12, and voters have several options for casting ballots for the city council as well as a proposition.
Voters can vote in person at the Ballot Replacement …
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