Join Changing Hands Book Store in Tempe for A Book Signing and Reading of the “Surf Noir” Collection including Pulitzer Prize finalists and Edgar and Shamus Award winners This Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7pm

This Thursday evening join Author David M. Olsen and Tempe Resident and Author Jeff Kronenfeld for a special book signing of Amber Waves of Autumn at Changing Hands Bookstore (6428 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283) on Thursday, November 14th at 7:00 pm. This is the third installment of Kelp Journal’s bestselling, award-winning Beach Noir Series. Amber Waves of Autumn is an anthology or … Read More

Arizona State Football is Back, and the Entire Valley is Better Off

It’s been a rough few years for Arizona State football; the promise of a big-name coach in Herm Edwards injected optimism into fans of the Sun Devils for a few years, until 2022 brought in a nine-loss season followed by scandal in the way of recruiting violations. The subsequent probation, ineligibility for a 2023 bowl game, and forfeited scholarships led … Read More

Greenlight Communities Closes on Cabana Kyrene: New Affordable Rental Community Underway in Tempe

Construction Set to Begin on 229-Unit Multi-Family Housing Community at Guadalupe & Kyrene Roads Greenlight Communities, the Scottsdale-based developer dedicated exclusively to building attainable and affordable rental housing without relying on government subsidies, is proud to announce the closing of its first community in South Tempe. Situated at the southwest corner of Guadalupe and Kyrene Roads, at 515 West Guadalupe Road … Read More

Arizona State Needs to Innovate its Way Out of a Serious Revenue Issue

Arizona State University has been very good at marketing itself. Surely you have seen the moniker “America’s most innovative university”, and in some ways they have moved past their MO of being a pure party school as a result. But a new report uncovers one very serious deficiency that will soon demand that spirit of innovation. Arizona State’s sports departments … Read More

Vestar Announces Several Upscale Tenants Coming to Tempe Marketplace

Lululemon, J. Crew and Rowan Piercing among the 11 new retailers opening at the valley’s ultimate shopping destination Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western United States, is pleased to announce 11 new tenants will join the dynamic roster of retailers at Tempe Marketplace, further elevating the shopping experience for residents and visitors alike. Totaling … Read More

A Big Thank You In the Wake of a Bigger Milestone: 100,000 Readers for the Year

Readers, typically we are hard at work delivering unique takes on local stories, typically around the Scottsdale and Paradise Valley area but also topics that impact all of us. We very rarely take a minute for a victory lap and thank you for your readership, but sometimes the moment calls for it. Over the weekend, the Arizona Progress & Gazette … Read More

Valley Philanthropist Michael Pollack Invites the Community to Celebrate With FREE Holiday Movies and Lights at Pollack Tempe Cinemas on Thursday, November 16th starting at 5:30pm

America’s Favorite Discount Theatre Will Show The Following Movies;  It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and The Santa Clause ‘Tis the holiday season and time to celebrate the most magical time of the year with FREE holiday movies at Pollack Tempe Cinemas. Valley Real Estate Entrepreneur Michael Pollack is thrilled to welcome back the community with … Read More

Tempe Making a Bold Move Regarding Housing Discrimination: How Will This Work?

In what should come as no surprise to local readers, Tempe has long been guided by left-of-center politics. A younger populace combined with a heavy concentration of those who earn a living within academia is nearly tailor made to foster a more liberal ethos within a city, and Tempe hasn’t historically shied away from this expectation. Its recent moves regarding … Read More

Arizona Coyotes Fan Fest Returns Saturday, October 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Main Event in Tempe

Meet Coyotes Players, Autograph Signings, Join Q&A with Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong, Plus See Howler and The Squad 48 Entertainment Team The 2023-24 season is here and The Arizona Coyotes are excited to celebrate Mullett Magic with the most spirited Fan Fest yet. Make plans now to join the Coyotes on Saturday, October 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Main Event Tempe located at 8545 S. Emerald Dr., Tempe, … Read More

Tempe-Based HercuTech Partnering with Suncrest to Bring 109 Luxury, Sustainable Rental Homes to West Phoenix

Zora Encanto, which is now leasing, will reduce residents energy bills by over $15,000 annually thanks to the HercuWall® building system Residents of the Zora Encanto community in the West Valley will soon be saving $15,000 annually on electricity bills thanks to the partnership of master developer Suncrest with the Tempe-based eco-friendly HercuTech. Lease ups have begun at this 109-unit gated … Read More