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‘Tricks’ still draws from loyal Kyrene Corridor fan base

Tempe’s House of Tricks is now open again after an extensive two-week renovation this summer that was completed just in time for the Arizona State University students heading back to school in...

Pueblo Middle School rescue earns recognition

A nurse and three off-duty firefighters have received the Chandler Fire Department’s Citizens Award of Merit 19 for promptly responding to an emergency where a man had collapsed at his daughter’s middle-school...

Reverse 9-1-1 notification adds cell, VoIP alternatives

When emergencies happen in your Kyrene Corridor neighborhood, public safety agencies can use their 9-1-1 phone number database to let you know about it and advise you what to do. But what happens...

Program gives teens a chance to ‘just be themselves’

Remember when you were a teen? Rules seemed overly intrusive, and new responsibilities began to pile on your back. Whether it’s at school or home, teens need a safe environment to express themselves,...

School parking lots pose danger for teen drivers

As local teens return to high schools for a fresh start this fall, many are driving to campus for the first time. I recall when I first got a student-parking space at Corona...

Kyrene mansion plan may face opposition from area neighbors

Plans to turn the multi-million-dollar Kyrene mansion into a high-end conference and special-events venue may face an uphill battle once residents of three nearby affluent neighborhoods mount what could be a strenuous...

Tempe’s Family YMCA expands its after-school program

Tempe’s Family YMCA, on South Rural Road, each year moves toward a goal of expanding its after-school program and making it a more educational and enjoyable experience for the kids. In its latest iteration,...

‘Proactive’ approach best to maintain a trouble-free roof

With the monsoon season finally under way, there are a few things one can do to ensure a strong roof and keep leaks at a minimum. James DeVore, owner of Shamrock Roofing, a company based in Tempe,...
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