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Submissions close Feb. 20 for Tempe Writing Contest

Aspiring writers and artists are invited to show off their talents in the 11th annual Tempe Writing Contest, where they can submit original work for a chance to be published in this year’s “Tempe Writes: An Anthology.”
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Tempe EnVision Center offers residents health, wellbeing programs

The Tempe EnVision Center is a one-stop resource and resilience hub designed to boost community resilience, health, wellbeing and self-reliance — residents can take advantage of various programming from skill development to health resources and more. 
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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 …
Public Comment

SRP board hosts second meeting on proposed price increase

The Salt River Project’s publicly elected board of directors will hold its second of four planned special board of directors meetings to learn more about the SRP pricing proposal and take public comments on Feb. 6. 
Development

Commission approves plans for new U-Haul site at Tempe Town Lake

Tempe Development Review Commission recently approved several development documents for a new seven-story U-Haul moving and storage facility at Tempe Town Lake, located at 500 N. Scottsdale Road.
Giving Back

Terracon Foundation grants $5K to local groups, including ASU

The Terracon Foundation announced the award of $117,723 in grants and scholarships to four universities and 21 nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S., resulting in more than $500,000 in total giving in 2024. 
Local Business

Tempe redevelopment site sells for $13.5M

A 16-acre office-to-industrial conversion redevelopment site in Tempe was recently acquired by Creation RE + PE, CrossHarbor Capital Partners and Amherst for $13.5 million.
SCOTTSDALE BUSINESS

Clive Collective opens new dive bar in Tempe

A Scottsdale-based hospitality group has opened a new dive bar concept in Tempe. Located at 680 S. Mill Ave. in Tempe, Clive Collective presents Neon Spur, a 1970s-themed Dive Bar with a retro …
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Pedal Haus to host its first Rabbit Ride on March 29

Pedal Haus Brewery recently announced its inaugural Rabbit Ride, an annual event set for Saturday, March 29, starting at its Tempe location at 730 S. Mill Ave. 
Arts & Culture

New Native art exhibition in Tempe explores ties to 'Star Wars'

A new exhibition at the Gallery at TCA, “The Return of the Force,” is on view through May 18, highlighting the creative influences of Star Wars on contemporary Native artists and explores the resonance of these iconic stories and characters within Indigenous communities.
Housing

Construction wraps on new Tempe apartment community

McShane Construction Company has completed construction at Northbend, a 310-unit community featuring three garden-style apartment buildings in Tempe. 
Governing Board

Kyrene welcomes new board members, elects new leadership

The Kyrene School District Governing Board held a changing of the guard at its first meeting of the 2025 calendar year on Jan. 14, swearing in three new board members. 
Things to do

Arizona Aloha Festival returns in March at Tempe Beach Park

The annual Arizona Aloha Festival, sponsored by Arizona Aloha Festivals, will take place March 15 and 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tempe Beach Park.
New Restaurant

Ricemill to open in Tempe this year

Ricemill, a modern Asian-inspired rice bowl concept, announced the launch of three new Valley locations in 2025, with one slotted to open in Tempe. 

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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Tempe's first Free Art Friday of the year takes place on Feb. 14.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Tempe’s Free Art Friday

Start your Valentine's Day right and celebrate friendship with art activities meant for sharing at Tempe’s first Free Art Friday of the year.
Tempe Diablos Charities is auctioning a Corvette to raise money for its community programs.

Tempe Diablos to auction Chevrolet Corvette for charity

Tempe Diablos Charities is launching a charity raffle for a chance to win a 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe, with all proceeds benefiting the organization’s community programs.
The annual Tempe Arts exhibition runs from Feb. 1 through Feb. 25.

Art Tempe exhibition runs through Feb. 25

The annual Art Tempe exhibition, presented by Tempe Community Arts, returns to Tempe Center for the Arts from Feb. 1 to Feb. 25, showcasing the incredible talents of local students. 

ASU hosts new traveling exhibit on the history of procurement

Arizona State University became the newest host on Jan. 24 for Arkestro’s Museum of Procurement, a traveling exhibit that celebrates the past, present and future of procurement. 
Provide your input on Tempe's annual budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

Residents invited to provide input on Tempe’s budget

Tempe is formulating the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2025-26, which begins on July 1, and it's asking residents for their input.
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