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Transportation Plans Under Review In Chandler

By Jason Stone Staff Writer As Chandler comes closer to build-out, city leaders are evaluating transportation services for the first time in almost a decade. And residents are getting a chance to weigh in. Rapid developments in...

She Drove The Numbers, Now She’s ‘The Auto Professor’

By Paul Maryniak Executive Editor Norma Hubele has a vision. And if you drive a motor vehicle, you may want to pay attention to it. The ASU professor and Chandler business execcutive has put her impressive academic...

Poisoned Pen Hosting Biographer Of GI Bill’s ‘father’

Santan Sun News Staff The author of an Arizona Renaissance man considered the father of the GI Bill will be discussing his biography at a book signing in Scottsdale. Historian and law professor Gary L. Stuart recently published...

Nursing Home Pregnancy Highlights Little-Known Abuse

By Dr. Erica Mcfadden and Dr. Tasha Menaker Guest Writers The world has turned its eyes to Arizona after a local headline caused an international public outcry – and for good reason: “State officials investigate after patient...

11 Rescued Animals Looking For Homes In Chandler

Santan Sun News Staff Six rescued dogs and five saved cats are hoping they can soon begin the new year with Chandler families. Jannelle Cosgriff of the Friends for Life shelter said the animals she has would make fine additions...

Tibshraeny Leaving City In Good Hands As He Begins New Job

By Jason Stone Staff Writer Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny is going back to school, but it’s not a plot to a 1980s Rodney Dangerfield movie. The mayor is learning how to be a judge as he counts down his final few days as...

Thank you, Chandler – It’s been a great ride

by Mayor Jay Tibshraeny Guest Writer When I was first elected to the City Council in 1986, I had no idea what I was in for. Nor did I think that three-plus decades later I would be finishing my seventh term as the mayor of...

Lovable Dog Comforts Police, Crime Victims

By Colleen Sparks Managing Editor A shaggy dog with the warm and fuzzy appeal of a stuffed animal is training to help the Chandler Police Department and crime victims recover from trauma. Chandler Police introduced their newest...

After A Long ‘runway,’ Hartke Eager To Fly As New Mayor

By Jason Stone Staff Writer Kevin Hartke is just days away from taking over as Chandler’s mayor, but you’ll have to forgive him if he’s a little impatient to get started. Once the last of his three possible opponents had...

Aches, Pains? Area Fitness Experts Show Clients How To Work Through It

By Eric Newman Staff Writer You’re a weekend warrior, or at least you think you are. You’ve been busy. It takes time and energy to duck all those invitations to holiday gatherings in order to watch football or marathon doses...