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School chiefs list plans, hopes, challenges they’ll face in new year

As the summer break drew to a close, Tempe’s three school superintendents spoke to the city’s chamber of commerce about their plans and hopes, as well as the challenges they’ll face, during the 2015-2016 school year.

To returning troops, there’s no place like home

Dressed in fatigues and sporting backpacks, members of the Arizona Army National Guard’s 123 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment were finally headed for home. It was a recent Saturday morning, and they were mostly exhausted from the long journey.

For teen chess whiz, the game is more about giving than winning

As summer break comes to a close, many students may be savoring one last getaway trip. Not Prateek Pinisetti, who soon will begin his sophomore year at the charter school he attends in Chandler.

Summer at Nozomi: Wet, wild and wonderful

Chandler's always-popular Nozomi Aquatic Center proves a perfect attraction, not only for area kids but for Wrangler News photographer Billy Hardiman, who ventured out one recent morning to capture the antics and faces of an unsurprising throng of young water-buddies.

Girl Scouts plan August informational session

Girls kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to learn more about the Girl Scouts at an informational meeting 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 22.

‘Home Plus’ program helps local couple own first home

Michael and Karley Piercy dreamed of owning a home but figured it was out of their reach.

Tempe police workshop explores how diversity training can help prevent unconscious bias

To many, diversity training is a loaded phrase. Oftentimes diversity training and workshops about bias and privilege are seen as preachy, or sometimes vindictive.

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