Community
June 23rd, 2020 | by
developmentBy Kevin Reagan Staff Writer Cmdr. Edward Upshaw of the Chandler Police Department had a clear rule when it came to his children’s career aspirations. “You could not be police officers,” he’d often say to them. But the...
Community
June 22nd, 2020 | by
developmentBy Kevin Reagan Staff Writer The city of Chandler has yet to precisely determine how it will spend $30 million in COVID-19 relief funds handed out by the federal government as city officials examine uses that won’t violate...
Neighbors
June 21st, 2020 | by
developmentBy Kevin Reagan Staff Writer The Chandler Unified School District Governing Board on Wednesday is expected to resume discussion of the administration’s plan for reopening campuses July 22. Arizona’s third largest...
Community
June 15th, 2020 | by
developmentBy Janelle Molony Contributor Former Chandler Vice-Mayor Nora Ellen has officially declared her retirement from politics to pursue a new career path in podcasting. Her show, titled Women Starting Over, features women who have...
Community
June 15th, 2020 | by
developmentBy Kevin Reagan Staff Writer Dozens of protestors gathered in Chandler last Tuesday for a peaceful demonstration that ended with city police kneeling alongside activists outside City Hall. Chandler became the latest city to host...
Community
June 15th, 2020 | by
developmentBy paul maryniak Executive Editor State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman has released a 35-page “roadmap for reopening schools in August that could become a handy tool for parents in deciding whether they want...
Arts
May 5th, 2020 | by
developmentBy Srianthi Perera Contributor East Valley artists are finding a somewhat brighter side of sheltering in place. With long, uninterrupted hours to be creative, many area artists are using the unexpected free time to appeal to...
Miscellaneous
May 4th, 2020 | by
developmentBy Lacey Lyons Staff Writer As a highly successful leadership coach, speaker and entrepreneur, Chandler resident Lisa Pérez can now add author to her list of successes. “My book is about how to ease your heart, be resilient...
Sports and Recreation
May 3rd, 2020 | by
developmentBy Zach Alvira Sports Editor The spring track season was supposed to be special for Highland High senior Zach Schroeder. He had already shown his speed and skill on the football field, leading the Hawks with 33 receptions for 599...
Business
May 2nd, 2020 | by
developmentBy Jaimee Resnick Contributor Elmer’s Tacos, a family-owned restaurant in Chandler, was so ready to be back in business. After closing for several weeks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the landmark Mexican eatery’s...