Photo by Kris Cartwright Helping others is just one of many holiday season themes. Friends and area residents gathered at the Kirt and Susan Hamm residence to collect unwrapped toys, at the same time enjoying each other’s...

Photo by Chelsea Martin Resource students from Kyrene del Sureño Elementary School presented their semester project to a welcoming, supportive crowd, including the students’ families, a contingent of fellow students and special guests, including...

Story by Diana Whittle In an age of rising tuition costs, Johnny Coronel is every parent’s dream of a college-bound student: He initiated his own search for funds, and struck pay dirt. While navigating the Internet for clues to...

Story by Diana Whittle Photo by Billy Hardiman At this point in his young life, Eric Lin seems to have all the right pieces in place for what could be a lifelong career as a professional pianist. Whether...

Story by Georgia Swing Photos by Billy Hardiman Along with the holidays come ringing doorbells and visits from family and friends, the delivery of packages, Christmas cards and baked goods from neighbors. It can be a nightmare, if you’re...

Story by Georgia Swing Photo by Billy Hardiman The beige ranch-style house with the well-kept yard looks like any other in this Chandler residential neighborhood. Walk inside, though, and you find seven teenage boys doing homework, playing video games and...

Story by Chelsea Martin Photos by Billy Hardiman Canines are labeled “man’s best friend” because, at the end of the day, it’s a comforting truth. Many pet owners regard their dog not as just an animal but...