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More than 17,000 Starbucks partners are currently enrolled in Arizona State University’s online degree programs, thanks to the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
ASU, Starbucks deal grows its reach
When Starbucks launched its partnership with Arizona State University in June 2014, it was hailed as a first-of-its kind employee benefit set to increase access to higher education. more
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A rendered concept design of the Grove Parkway and Priest Drive roundabout.
Tempe breaks ground on new roundabout at Grove Parkway and Priest Drive
In the early hours this morning, the city of Tempe began construction on a roundabout at Grove Parkway and Priest Drive. As part of the Vision Zero action plan city leaders say they are on the … more
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The Drachman Institute assessed demographic and land-use data to recommend solutions on affordable housing.
Hometown for All: Tempe invests $1.2M into expanding affordable housing
Tempe City Council is providing a $1.2 million transfer from the municipal general fund meant to provide a shot in the arm into expansion plans for creating more affordable housing within city … more
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FILE - In this July 25, 2018, file photo, pedestrians cross University Ave on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona’s three state universities have released tuition proposals for the 2020-2021 academic year, proposing increases for some students but holding steady for others. Separate statements released Friday, April 17, 2020, by the presidents of the University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University cited changing and uncertain circumstances for their institutions amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
ASU, others not increasing tuition rates
Arizona State University will not be raising tuition rates for current or incoming students amid the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, with Arizona’s two other state universities following suit. more
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The Watermark | Tempe shows economic gains despite COVID-19 pandemic
Real estate brokers at The Watermark | Tempe --- a new high-end mixed-use project --- have announced completed openings of 10 retail and restaurant tenants along with three significant office lease … more
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The ongoing battle for local control of short-term rentals in the state of Arizona
What was once tranquil and delightful neighborhood enclaves in places like the Town of Paradise Valley and Old Town Scottsdale have been transformed to unregulated neighborhood motels, officials … more
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New Tempe park safety program to be considered for 2021 general fund budget
As part of Tempe’s initiative to combat homelessness, the city has created a park safety program meant to improve upon city parks and support those experiencing homelessness. This effort is … more
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New strategies emerging at Tempe City Hall to help those experiencing homelessness
Tempe City Council is implementing new strategies to help people who are experiencing the trauma of enduring homelessness within municipal bounds. more
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21 Tempe programs see revenues from tribal grant gaming funding
At its last work session discussion, Tempe City Council discussed in detail of proposed programs to receive funding from 2021 tribal gaming grants. Arizona legislation “requires … more
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Tempe City Council remains steadfast to mental health services commitment
The Tempe Human Services and Community Safety working group provided City Council updates recently of its efforts focused on improving the lives of local residents. Since its debut in 2018, the … more
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Arizona State Trooper Milam Douglas is vaccinated in February by Arizona Department of Health Services Director Cara Christ at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
Arizona opens coronavirus vaccine to all adults
The Arizona Department of Health Services has opened coronavirus vaccinations for age 16 and older at in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma counties. ADHS announced the move Monday morning. Vaccine … more
Kindness Arizona traveling tour to deliver hope, vital resources across Grand Canyon State
Putting safety first amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fiesta Bowl Organization and Desert Financial Credit Union will share kindness statewide with a traveling tour coined, “Kindness … more
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Cushman & Wakefield notches $10.5M sale of significant Tempe industrial property
Elliot Park 10 now a part of Emeryville real estate portfolioCushman & Wakefield arranged the off-market sale of Elliot Park 10, a 95,300-square-foot, multi-tenant industrial property in Tempe. … more
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Department of Labor calls for Tempe plastering company employees amid investigation
The U.S. Department of Labor launched a search for employees from a Tempe-based plastering company that allegedly falsified records to avoid paying workers overtime, violating the Fair Labor … more
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Tempe graffiti artist tapped for Westside Multigenerational Center mural project
From sketchbook to concrete, graffiti artist CLYDE has created murals throughout metropolitan Phoenix and has taken great lengths to produce them, literally. A dynamic 140-foot mural of a girl … more
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FILE - In this Friday, March 13, 2020 file photo the slogan 'It's Corona Time' is written on the chalkboard of an empty classroom of a high school in Frankfurt, Germany. The German government on Wednesday agreed on a strategy to boost the use of data for commercial purposes and signed a deal with state education authorities to fund laptops for teachers who have to work from home because of the virus lockdown. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, file)
8K local educators attend Arizona State University Prep Virtual Teacher Institute
As the nation approaches the 1-year mark of the global COVID-19 pandemic few groups have been more affected by the pandemic than public school teachers. Last spring, when classes suddenly went … more
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Bringing people together: Two pedestrian bridges to be built by city of Tempe
Tempe City Council and the state of Arizona have reached an agreement to create, enhance and maintain two pedestrian bridges. The vote, which came in consent fashion, happened virtually at Tempe … more
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Marcus & Millichap arrange million-dollar sale of Walgreens in Tempe
Marcus & Millichap has announced the sale of Walgreens, a 13,905-square-foot net-leased property found within municipal bounds of the city of Tempe. According to Ryan Sarbinoff, regional manager … more
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Tempe hosts hearings on rules, regulations for recreational marijuana
Tempe City Council held its second public hearing for approving local regulation of medical and recreational marijuana zoning and public usage in Tempe at the Feb. 11 council meeting. Two proposed … more
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Tempe City Council replaces seat focus area on advisory Veterans Commission
Tempe City Council has approved an amendment to city code allowing for the replacement of a seat focus atop the local Veterans Commission. The 11 members who represent the Tempe Veterans Commission … more
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