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Before owning and operating a movie theater, I knew very little about the movie theater business,” says Michael Pollack.

  By Joyce Coronel As the nation continues to face climbing rates of heroin abuse, medical providers are writing significantly fewer prescriptions for narcotic painkillers such as OxyContin and Vicodin. Many of those who become...

By Joyce Coronel Kimberly and Scott Simon and their four small children made their way through the lobby of the Westchester Memory Care Unit in South Tempe. It was a warm, spring afternoon...

Ever wonder why Chandler has such a jagged, irregular border with Tempe?

By Joyce Coronel Tempe is home to the largest university in America, but it’s also home to 13,660 senior citizens. About 1,500 of them are living with dementia. Dementia is a brain condition that...

  Dr. David Schauer, who has headed the Kyrene School District for the past 10 years, announced on Thursday that he was ending his role as district superintendent, “with deep regret,” effective immediately. A...

With Easter and Passover just around the corner, Christians and Jews turn their hearts toward Israel.

The incredible, edible egg: All you wanted to know, & more Editor’s note: As mentioned in previous issues, we frequently hear from readers who miss the postings of our longtime Discerning Diner, who...