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Free Online courses now available at Sunset library branch

Chandler's network of public libraries, including the Sunset branch on the city's west side, have attached a new name to their free online offerings for adults—Gale Courses. Previously known as Learn4Life, the Gale...

Pickle-icious

Hey, parents: If the Valley's rising temps and absence of a school routine has made your kids fickle to getting some exercise, no need to worry: Pickleball is here. It’s a tasty pastime,...

Extent of human trafficking leads Chandler councilman to help guide statewide initiative vs child predators

By Diana Whittle The secret is out and the ugly truth is unfortunately confirmed--there is human trafficking in Arizona. The FBI office recently completed Operation Cross Country, a program to locate sex-traffic victims throughout the U.S. Nationally, 168 kids were recovered...

Mom, CEO, activist, now Valley Metro chairwoman, has little time to think about lack of sleep

By Diana Whittle As a mother of a month-old baby girl, Chandler Councilmember Trinity Donovan has reason to be tired, and does, frankly, admit to a lack of sleep. Then add her duties as an elected official since 2006; her full-time position as the...

Employees see campaign as their way to ‘make smiles’

Story by Chelsea Martin Photo by Billy Hardiman Dairy Queen has been built on its founders’ desire to serve as a community gathering spot, reciprocating for the continuous support the franchise has received since its inception. In order...

HOOPIN’ IT UP

Kids at the Tempe Public Library gave new life to a '50s pastime with a modern-day spin on the classic Hula Hoop. The youngsters were part of the library's summer reading program, which...

Monsoon runoff advisory

Monsoon season is fast approaching, and that means lots of stormwater runoff entering the city storm drain system from impervious surfaces such as concrete driveways, sidewalks, streets, parking lots and rooftops. Unlike the water from sinks, showers and toilets, stormwater...

Brotherly love inspires praise for family food-drink venue

Seann William Scott may not be camping out in the parking lot of the new Watershed family restaurant and bar in south Tempe, but don’t be surprised if he happens to pop in one day. The star of such films as American Pie, Role...
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