The city of Tempe has hired theater veteran Ralph Remington to serve a new role within the Community Services Department as arts and culture deputy director.

Families in the Kyrene school district in need of assistance are invited to drop by the Kyrene Family Resource Center on Thursdays over the summer break.

Break out the Hawaiian shirts and leis: kids ages 6-16 will be strumming their way through group ukulele classes at The Music Store beginning June 28 and running through July 26.

Drug abuse and underage drinking are problems that plague most communities, and Tempe is no exception.

Eleven Tempe students, three educators, six community members and three businesses have been awarded the 2016 Tempe Mayor’s Disability Awards, honoring those with disabilities for ability, advocacy and achievements, along with people or businesses that assist or support the disability communities.

Tempe is currently testing the quality of its drinking water to ensure it meets all federal recommendations and regulations.

Generally, it’s students who brag to their families about earning an A+.