Things to do
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.”
Things to do
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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Public Comment
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
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
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
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
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 …
Things to do
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
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
McShane Construction Company has completed construction at Northbend, a 310-unit community featuring three garden-style apartment buildings in Tempe.
Governing Board
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
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, a modern Asian-inspired rice bowl concept, announced the launch of three new Valley locations in 2025, with one slotted to open in Tempe.
Transfer Students
The Maricopa County Community College District and the University of Advancing Technology recently announced their continued articulation agreement, offering students from MCCCD’s 10 colleges a seamless transfer pathway to advance their education and careers in technology.
Innings Festival
Alternative pop rock group Jack’s Mannequin, which is led by veteran indie-pop singer-songwriter-pianist Andrew McMahon, has announced their return in 2025 to celebrate their 20th anniversary, with a special show scheduled in Tempe.
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