Throughout the year, local families have been able to rely on an abundant offering of good will from the staff at Tempe’s Family Resource Center. In dire situations, an emergency helping hand could even be counted on.

If the sounds of shuffling feet and the munching of human brains don’t deter you, Oct. 21 promises to offer a frightfully good prospect for fun.

Homeless for years, literally living in an orchard, “Ron” tried a variety of jobs that were mostly temporary.

A key shaper of Tempe’s Kid Zone enrichment program has been selected to serve as a 2016-17 Afterschool Ambassador, one of 15 leaders from across the U.S. chosen for the honor by Washington, D.C.-based Afterschool Alliance.

A structure originally conceived by Tempe-based First Solar Inc. in east Mesa and now owned by Apple will give Salt River Project customers in Tempe and West Chandler a new way reducing the carbon footprint attributed to electric power, thanks to an agreement approved by SRP’s board of directors.

Last year, the U.S. Census Bureau confirmed that kids nearing school age are part of a majority-minority population segment.

Veteran songwriter Roger Clyne is one of Tempe’s most enduring rock ‘n roll exports and perhaps the city’s best showman.