Neighbors

Alamo Drafthouse brings cinema unique cinema experience to Chandler

Craig Paschich knew when he came to Chandler that it was going to be the future home for his family and a franchise of his Austin, Texas-based company, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. “My wife and I looked at places in Arizona where...

Districts taking first steps toward mandatory CPR training for students

Imagine having a heart attack when you’re out in public amid a group of strangers and everyone runs away. Now you have some idea why Arizona is requiring mandatory cardiopulmonary resuscitation training as a high school...

Ahipoki Bowl announces two new Phoenix locations

Making its move into foodie-rich CenPho, Ahipoki is opening two locations in Phoenix—CityScape in a former Verizon store, and at Seventh Avenue and McDowell, taking over an existing Jersey Mike’s. The Seventh Avenue and...

Courts give veterans a chance to get their lives together

  Judges, politicians and government officials speak about the benefits of establishing the new East Valley Veterans Court, but U.S. Coast Guard veteran Christopher Bilandzija is living proof that the concept works....

Kyrene school board confronts a $5 million problem

Less than an hour after they approved the creation of the district’s first pre-K-8 campus, its first International Baccalaureate program and more early education offerings, Kyrene governing board members learned they may face a...

Firefighters prepare to start training in new burn building

The Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department recently held its first live fire test in its new 9,000-square-foot burn building, which will be used for regular training starting early this year. “With its many different...

John Allen celebrates 36 years as a personal trainer

For more than three decades, John Allen has been passionate about helping people to look and feel their best. Allen, who is owner of John Allen’s Personal Training in Chandler, recently celebrated his 36th anniversary in the...

Chandler celebrates diversity with renowned play

Respected for its strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and acceptance, the City of Chandler will again highlight these exemplary traits during its annual Celebration of Unity. The yearly tradition honors the values of Dr....