Opinion

So far, Arizona school graders merit a D with wacky drama

By PAUL MARYNIAK, Tribune Executive Editor Let’s suppose you were waiting for a copy of your job evaluation. You were pretty confident it would be a good one, maybe already spending in your mind the bonus or raise that you knew...

Former Cardinals cheerleader to give women a life boost

By COLLEEN SPARKS Staff When life knocks down Andrea Goodman, the former Arizona Cardinals cheerleader is quick to get back in the game. The energetic mother of three, who has cared for her parents through their serious medical...

Chandler Symphony Orchestra opens doors to diversity

By RENÉ LOPEZ, Guest Writer Happy 25th birthday, Chandler Symphony Orchestra! Since 1993, Chandler has been blessed with the musical sounds of its very own orchestra. Maestro Jack Herriman founded and has conducted the orchestra...

Taking a tiny step toward meeting a massive need

  It has been at least a decade, if not longer, that I’ve handled occasional stories about a Christian organization called Feed My Starving Children. Between the organization’s own announcements and news releases from...

Prepare asthma action plan before children return to school

By Angela Zearing, CPNP Many schools are back in session in Chandler and now’s the time for parents to develop an asthma action plan for their children in the classroom, if they haven’t done so already. Asthma is a chronic...

Support City of Chandler – SRP Agreement for PRC 230kV Project

By Jordan Marsh I commend the City Council of Chandler and our City’s Planning Department, for the diligent and effective efforts they employed to find an agreement with Salt River Project on the placement of the Price Road...

Consistency with diet, exercise is key to losing weight

By Brenda Bark   As a personal trainer, I have found that the number one obstacle toward successful weight loss is a person’s lack of consistency with their eating habits and workout routines. Most people are not willing...

The Corporation Commission does not need to be reformed

By Jason Trautschold   Howard Fischer’s article in the “East Valley Tribune” on June 4 revealed a serious problem with Arizona’s Corporation Commission: corruption, revealed via bribery allegations against former...

Chandler remains healthy, fiscally fit

By Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny The Salt River Project (SRP) recently resumed its Price Road 230kV power line project with little public notice to homeowners and residents. Instead of being open and upfront on the process, SRP...

Overstreet development to add great energy to downtown core

COMMENTARY BY CHANDLER MAYOR JAY TIBSHRAENY     In late March, Overstreet Chandler officially broke ground at the corner of Chandler Boulevard and Arizona Avenue. This project will be a game-changer for our downtown,...