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‘Taste of Kyrene’

Story By Chelsea Martin Raising awareness is Shari Vogel’s longtime mantra—and now her daily objective, as this year’s Taste of Kyrene’s co-chair. Vogel was a volunteer of the event for three years prior to accepting the larger planning role...

Two Kyrene schools, principals earn gold awards for impressive academic gains

Story by Diana Whittle Two elementary schools in the Kyrene district demonstrated an Olympic-like feat and grabbed the gold as a “Beat the Odds” school. Both Kyrene de los Manitas in Tempe and Kyrene de las Lomas...

Noted watercolorist, wife celebrate 50 years of sharing

Acclaimed Tempe watercolor artist Raleigh Kinney says he couldn't have made a living for the last 34 years without his business partner and wife Darlene Kinney.

Tempe teen’s role brings rock-star status to performance of ‘Godspell’

Story by M.V. Moorhead Photo by Billy Hardiman Early on in rehearsals for Seton Catholic Preparatory High School’s production of Godspell, director Brigid O’Neill instructed her cast members to develop a back-story for their roles. This led Austin...

Project to study how Tempe areas differ

Story by Georgia Swing You might not know which “character area” of Tempe you live in, but city planners hope that a process they’re about to kick off will make you acutely aware – and proud – of what sets your neighborhood...

Hands up!

Photos by Billy Hardiman Chandler PD played host to young members of Police Explorer Posts around the country, providing hands-on experience in what the teens’ real-life law enforcement counterparts face every day in the field. Participants...

Passion for government launches Corona on a quest for best in U.S.

Story by Chelsea Martin It’s official. Corona del Sol High School’s Competition Government team, under the guidance of teacher Tim Smith, earned bragging rights at the “We the People” Arizona state tournament on Jan. 6. The team will represent...

Country up-and-comer Laura Walsh to play Tempe History Museum

Story by Chase Kamp Country superstar Toby Keith sang about “a little less talk and a lot more action.” Country comedy favorite Larry the Cable Guy implores all to “Get ‘er done.” Not one to just talk, Valley...
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