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Tempe helps Lennar Multifamily and Resmark Apartment Living celebrate groundbreaking of luxury apartment community at Town Lake Posted Date: 6/18/2013
Judge denies Goldwater Institute’s claim for attorneys’ fees in its dropped lawsuit against Tempe Posted Date: 6/17/2013
Beat the Heat, Check the Backseat. As the temperature in the Valley continues to rise, the Tempe Fire Department wants to remind the community never to leave a child or animal in a vehicle unattended. Heat stroke can quickly set in as the interior of the vehicle heats up, which could lead to a tragic situation. Posted Date: 6/11/2013
Tempe Social Media Day celebration brings learning, connectivity and prizes Like it. Share it. Tweet it. Social Media Day is coming to Tempe on June 30 – and there are prizes. Posted Date: 6/10/2013
AMC Theatres® Coming to Centerpoint on Mill in Downtown Tempe Posted Date: 6/7/2013
AmeriCamera to open for ‘80s band Big Country A fusion of poetry and music will rock the Tempe Center for the Arts on June 18, when AmeriCamera opens for ‘80s Scottish band, Big Country. Posted Date: 6/5/2013
Tempe recognized for historic preservation efforts The Arizona State Historic Preservation Office and the Arizona Preservation Foundation will honor Tempe’s efforts to preserve its past at its annual conference on June 14. Posted Date: 6/3/2013
New approach to residential code compliance aims to deliver better, uniform appearance across Tempe Posted Date: 5/30/2013
Tempe to Hold Joint Open House for Hardy Drive and University Drive Streetscape Projects The city of Tempe is holding an open house to talk with residents, neighbors and businesses about the public art elements of two adjacent streetscape projects. Posted Date: 5/29/2013
With the Heat Comes Monsoon Season The Tempe Fire Department wants to remind you to be safe during the monsoon season. Posted Date: 5/29/2013
Tempe lands two million square foot multi-use office development Posted Date: 5/24/2013
Direct Energy opens Tempe call center; city welcomes 500 jobs Posted Date: 5/23/2013 11:30 AM
June is Water Safety Month in Tempe. The Tempe Fire Department wants to remind people that drowning can happen in an instant and it doesn’t only happen in swimming pools. It can happen in canals, lakes, spas or bathtubs. Drowning prevention experts stress that layers of protection are key. Those layers include vigilant parents, pool fences with gates that self latch, alarms and not drinking alcohol when swimming Posted Date: 5/23/2013
Staffing transitions continue to move Tempe forward Posted Date: 5/17/2013
Tempe City Council appoints City Attorney Posted Date: 5/10/2013
GoDaddy Global Technology Center Breaks Ground in Tempe Posted Date: 5/7/2013
Rural Road and University Drive intersection restricted Water project improves infrastructure near ASU campus. Construction will impact traffic on Rural Road over next several months. Posted Date: 5/3/2013
New video shows impact of Tempe decisions from 1960s and beyond on Tempe today Three of Tempe's earliest elected women share their memories of being on council during those times and reflect on how their decisions have had an impact on Tempe today. Former Tempe council members Dottie Cooper Nelson, Pat Hatton and Barbara Sherman and Vice Mayor Onnie Shekerjian provide a look at Tempe's recent past in a new video. Posted Date: 5/3/2013
Tempe residents: know which fireworks are legal before you celebrate Celebrating with sparklers in Tempe this July 4th is allowed, but the Tempe Fire and Police departments remind residents that many other types of fireworks are illegal to use within city limits. Posted Date: 5/1/2013
With the Heat Comes Monsoon Season. The Tempe Fire Department wants to remind you to be safe during the monsoon season. Often striking suddenly, monsoons cause flash floods, lightning, strong winds, dust storms and hail. Lasting from about June 15 until September 30, monsoons are a weather condition of extreme heat followed by increased moisture leading to daily rounds of thunderstorms. Posted Date: 5/1/2013
Tempe to offer extended bus and light rail service for July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival The city of Tempe Transit program, Tempe in Motion, will make it easy for residents to get to the July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival with extended bus and light rail service. Posted Date: 4/26/2013
City of Tempe celebrates Tree City USA recognition with Arbor Day 5K Posted Date: 4/16/2013
Changes coming to Tempe Transit System On July 22, routing changes to bus routes 56 and 108 will occur in Tempe, Phoenix and Chandler. Posted Date: 4/10/2013