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Intel’s 10,000-plus W. Chandler employees now have a new boss

The more than 10,000 employees at Chandler’s two Intel facilities will now be answering to a new chief executive officer. Robert Swan served as chief financial officer and also was interim CEO until the announcement by...

‘Skyrocketing’ toll in Chandler trauma center with distracted driving, lack of helmets among the causes

By Joyce Coronel Dr. Charles Hu, director of Dignity Chandler Regional Medical Center’s Level-1 Trauma Center, has a message for motorcyclists tempted to jump on without taking the customary— and potentially lifesaving—precautions: Don’t...

State’s No. 2 attraction may get added pizazz as planners dive into report

As if Tempe Town Lake isn’t already one of Arizona’s premier destinations, plans are being discussed to give it even more pizazz. And with those additions, naturally, the power to attract even more...

Greater Phoenix 2019 filmfest stresses ‘Greater’

By M.V. Moorhead Now in its 23rd season, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival is light on the Phoenix and heavy on the “greater.” The annual showcase of “Great Films...with a little Jewish flavor”...

Area homeless to be counted in city-wide study, pets included

If there seem to be more homeless people inhabiting city streets, including those refusing to abandon their companion pets, it’s not just a perception. Officials say they anticipate the count of both humans...

Chandler among best cities for people with disabilities

By Sammie Ann Wicks For many of us, strolling down a city sidewalk or crossing the street to go to our favorite restaurant are things we take for granted, but these seemingly simple everyday...

Chamber rolls out its 2019 welcome mat, unveils goals, strategies… and plenty of hopes

There’s no need to look at a calendar. Fitness centers have reached maximum capacity, politicians are boasting about their plans for a productive term, and a collective new-year-new-me mindset has stirred the...

There’s a new constable in town, and you’ll be surprised how he views his new job

By Sammie Ann Wicks Forget everything you thought you knew about an Arizona constable’s work—Tempe’s new man in that job will tell you a far different story. “I’m here to do this job in...
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