Tempe News

Chandler public artist opens studio for exhibit, sale

Arizona Republic - Fri Nov 27

Chandler artist Joan Waters is best known for her large public pieces like the modernistic metal tumbleweed at the city's park-and-ride lot and the elaborate bus stops that will soon go up at Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard.

Big crowds turn out as Valley retailers try midnight openings

Arizona Republic - Fri Nov 27

Hundreds of Valley retailers will be tallying up receipts and poring over expense reports this weekend to determine whether opening earlier on the year's busiest shopping day will go down as a failed experiment or a new tradition.

Some shoppers avoid mob by hitting independent stores

Arizona Republic - Fri Nov 27

Shoppers at independent stores in Tempe and Chandler on Black Friday arrived with a variety of purposes: Make a gift for Mom, enjoy a wide selection, avoid mob scenes and sip a free mimosa.

Chandler police battle Internet crimes daily

East Valley Tribune - Thu Nov 26

The Internet is a valuable tool, but for many it does much harm. Child exploitation and Internet fraud cases in the Valley are something the Chandler Computer Crimes Unit battles daily.

Bert, Ernie to lead Fantasy of Lights parade in Tempe

Arizona Republic - Thu Nov 26

The APS Fantasy of Lights Opening Night Parade will take place from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.Friday in Tempe's Mill Avenue District.

Thanksgiving travel forecast: Storm on the way

KPNX-TV Phoenix - Thu Nov 26

High pressure has been the dominant weather feature in the west, and will continue to give us warm, quiet weather for Friday as well.

Harkins Theatres teams with Free Arts of Arizona for annual bow fundraiser

East Valley Living - Wed Nov 25

Free Arts of Arizona is partnering for the second year with Harkins Theatres this holiday season for its annual holiday bow fundraiser.

Retailers hope Black Friday rings up green

East Valley Tribune - Wed Nov 25

Shoppers begin their holiday shopping at Superstition Springs Center in Mesa. Tuesday, Nov.

Freedom Comm. discloses buyer for Arizona paper

Seattle Times - Wed Nov 25

Freedom Communications said Wednesday that it has finalized an agreement to sell the East Valley Tribune in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa to a company that owns free papers in Tucson, Ariz., and Telluride, Colo.

Thanksgiving parties in Phoenix

Metromix Phoenix - Tue Nov 24

Ready to party at Hurricane Bay. Thanksgiving Eve parties in Phoenix Hit the bars for pre-Turkey Day activities on the biggest... Phoenix holiday season guide The ultimate guide for holiday booze, gifts and events for... Last year, Valley residents were just pouring gravy over their mashed potatoes.