Sports and Recreation

EV athletes playing key roles in ASU baseball’s historic start

By Zach Alvira, Sports Editor The secret is out. At 21-0, Arizona State University’s baseball team was the final remaining undefeated Division I program in the country. A slew of talent from East Valley high schools is playing...

City going green at Earth Day event

By COLLEEN SPARKS, Managing Editor Children and adults of all ages can grow their knowledge of “green” practices and get their hands on sustainable goodies at the family-friendly Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration next...

Family Bike Ride with mayor rolls into parks

By COLLEEN SPARKS, Managing Editor People can pedal their way through parks and other parts of Chandler while chatting with Mayor Kevin Hartke and getting some freebies at an annual event. The Chandler Family Bike Ride starts at...

Mother-daughter herbal team marks 2 decades

By COLLEEN SPARKS, Managing Editor A Chandler holistic center designed to boost customers’ minds, bodies and spirits is celebrating 20 years in business. Mother and daughter team Vicki Greener and Brittney Sounart aim to spread...

Realtors with military experience give back

By COLLEEN SPARKS, Managing Editor Veterans, nonprofit activists and other East Valley movers and shakers used to taking charge on the battlefield and in their communities are expanding their leadership after participating in a...

Racing school’s $1.6M auction depends on what’s in a name

By PAUL MARYNIAK, Executive Editor The internationally renowned Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving could be under new ownership by May if a big question can be answered to the new owners’ satisfaction: Can it...

Chandler school rallies around teacher with cancer

By COLLEEN SPARKS, Managing Editor A charter school in Chandler is rallying around a beloved music teacher who is battling cancer and giving students lessons in compassion and bravery in the process. Great Hearts – Archway...