By Chelsea Martin
In order to pursue a better tomorrow in our
communities, educators say, there must be
increased focus on educating the eager, resilient
children of today.
That’s the philosophy of Scales Technology
Academy, which is partnering...
By Chase Kamp
While the Tempe History
Museum has been working
hard to chronicle the city’s
musical past in a forthcoming exhibit
of cherished local musicians, the
curators have also been celebrating the
sounds of today.
On April 26 the...
For the families who turned out for our first-ever
Wrangler News Easter Egg Hunt, the message
was clear: When the local newspaper gets behind
what’s going on in the neighborhood, people
respond.
There’s nothing new about this...
By Diana Whittle
Donate a new or gently used dress by Friday,
April 25, and you’ll help volunteers with the
Kyrene Foundation outfit an eighth-grade girl
in style for her promotion ceremony—and make a
“wish come true.”
This...
By M.V. Moorhead
“Honestly, we wanted someplace where all three
of us would want to go.”
Within that encapsulated bit of history from Jaime
Ponder, one of the three founders of Duke’s Tavern, lies
the gastronomic raison...
Despite being 7,700 miles and 11-plus
hours apart, Tempe residents Denise
Rentschler and Kate Baldanza forged
a bond that helped bring happiness to a blind
9-year-old and hope to dozens of other disabled
kids. The pair’s long-distance...
By Diana Whittle
At the start of classes next fall, students and
their families will find measures in place
designed to help improve the safety and
security of campuses at seven Kyrene schools: newly
remodeled entry lobbies.
The...
Alcohol awareness month winds
down in less than two weeks,
and with prom and graduation
season rapidly approaching, a group of
east Valley organizations is partnering
to reduce underage drinking and youth
drug use.
Tempe Coalition, Chandler
Coalition on Youth...
