Eat
April 9th, 2020 | by
developmentSANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF With the shut-down of in-dining services about to enter its second month, many Chandler restaurants are offering take-out meals. Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants also has a program that helps patrons support...
Arts
April 9th, 2020 | by
developmentBy christina fuoco-karasinski Staff Writer Ahwatukee native and DED vocalist Joe Cotela contends he’s a workaholic – just like his bandmates guitarist David Ludlow, bassist Kyle Koelsch and drummer Matt Reinhard. It’s the...
Neighbors
April 9th, 2020 | by
developmentBy Kevin Reagan Staff Writer A Chandler woman is making protective face masks for workers who must still venture outside their homes and report to work amidst the COVID-19 health crisis. Jessica Srinivasan recently delivered 100...
Sports and Recreation
April 9th, 2020 | by
developmentBy Zach Alvira Sports Editor The coronavirus outbreak has impacted Little League baseball and softball leagues across the East Valley. Little League International announced play would be suspended until at least May 11 due to the...
Business
April 9th, 2020 | by
developmentBy Kevin Reagan Staff Writer Chandler businesses impacted by the catastrophic COVID-19 pandemic are finding creative ways to continue delivering services to their customers. Though patrons aren’t able to dine inside Ginger...
Community
April 9th, 2020 | by
developmentBy Kevin Reagan Staff Writer Pastor Mike Japenga describes himself as a hugger. He likes being able to calmly reach out and comfort members of Chandler Presbyterian Church during moments of grief, sadness, and despair. But the...
Eat
March 30th, 2020 | by
developmentBy PAUL MARYNIAK Executive Editor Florida’s most popular frozen dessert shop is making its way to the Valley though the coronavirus crisis may be making it difficult to say when. Abbie and John Mirata hope to open the...
Arts
March 30th, 2020 | by
developmentBy Andy Lenartz Guest Writer The City of Phoenix is in the midst of a five-year, $23 million redesign of South Mountain Park and Preserve that will improve the facilities and trails to a level of world-class park that is...
Sports and Recreation
March 30th, 2020 | by
developmentBy Zach Alvira Sports Editor The Arizona Interscholastic Association announced it was postponing all spring high school sports until further notice as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The decision came after Arizona...
Neighbors
March 30th, 2020 | by
developmentSANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF One of the many event casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic hit orchid growers across Chandler and the rest of the Valley. The Desert Valley Orchid Society Show slated to next weekend was cancelled, depriving...