Story & photos by Noah Kutz
For some children and families, the most wonderful time of the year can prove to be one of the most difficult. Fortunately, there are kind-hearted donors who...
Times change. Not so long ago, celebrating Chanukah meant some latkes, a few spins of the dreidel, some songs and, of course, the menorah, a jelly doughnut or two and, if lucky,...
By Joyce Coronel
Noah Johnson spent 26 years with the Tempe Police Department. Now, he’s making sure students, staff and volunteers in the Kyrene school district are safe while they’re at school.
Kyrene’s Safety...
By Diana Whittle
Money is always a welcome gift, especially as the holidays approach. School districts also take delight at an infusion of cash—particularly when it comes with no strings attached.
Four Kyrene schools, as...
By Joyce Coronel
It’s that magical time of year again when families and friends gather for holiday cheer, exchanging gifts, savoring meals and enjoying the comforts of hearth and home.
Not everyone, however, is similarly...
Story and photos by Janie Magruder
If you’re like most Tempeans, you’ve driven by the place dozens—maybe hundreds—of times. It’s that understated development on the west side of Rural Road, north of Guadalupe...
By Noah Kutz
“There’s just no way to fully heal from that.” Such were the sobering words spoken to attendees at a presentation held at a Tempe church regarding the thorny issue of...
Story and Photos by Joyce Coronel
Walking into the Tempe Public Library on an average Wednesday morning was less like a venture into a whispers-only sanctuary and more like a visit to a...
