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Legislature OKs legalization of martial arts weapon

By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services Arizona could soon lose the distinction of being one of only three states in the nation where two sticks tied together with a piece of chain or leather could land someone in state prison....

Center for the Arts celebrates 30 years

By COLLEEN SPARKS Managing Editor Excitement is growing as the Chandler Center for the Arts prepares to mark its 30th anniversary later this year as a cultural and civic hub that grew out of an unusual partnership between a...

Amazing Lash Studio gives clients glamour

By COLLEEN SPARKS Managing Editor People craving a glamorous, sexy and polished look for their eyes are flocking to Amazing Lash Studio Chandler-Ocotillo to treat themselves to the latest eyelash extensions and lash lifts in a...

Phoenix Children’s new VP discusses hospital

By COLLEEN SPARKS Managing Editor A highly experienced healthcare executive, Chandler resident and mother of young twins is steering the growth and development of expanded services for babies, children and women in the East...

Chandler reigns supreme at state track meet

By Zach Alvira Sports Editor If Chandler High School senior Morgan Foster wanted to make a statement at the final meet of her prep career, she accomplished her goal. The Stanford University signee dominated on the track for the...

Hamilton’s Malik Whitaker wins high jump gold

By Zach Alvira Sports Editor Malik Whitaker knew he had a lot to live up to heading into the Division I high jump event at the Arizona Interscholastic Association’s Track and Field State Championships on Wednesday, May 1. The...

Classrooms and race: “What about the children?”

By Neal A. Lester Guest Writer As an African-American born and raised in the Deep South, I do not fully understand the rationale and popularity of adult dramatic reenactments of the Civil War moments and the antebellum South. I...

ICAN helps to combat Summer Learning Loss here

By Shelby Pedersen Guest Writer Summer is quickly approaching, and youth are winding down their school year over the next few weeks. Here at ICAN, we are excited to welcome our youth to the center for full-day sessions, giving us...

2 Chandler authors to attend KJZZ event

By COLLEEN SPARKS Managing Editor Two Chandler award-winning authors will mingle and share their books at the KJZZ Arizona StoryFest & Authors Showcase on June 1 in Mesa. Kathy Peach, who wrote children’s book, “The...

Helping people is how the Elks Riders roll

By COLLEEN SPARKS Managing Editor When they roll up to venues around the state with their motorcycles rumbling, wearing their signature black, leather vests, the Chandler Elks Riders have a commanding presence. But the...