By: Saeed Alshamisi Cronkite Special to AZLatinos.com The proposed construction of a 26-story student-housing complex in downtown Tempe received strong opposition from the mayor and city council at the June 9th council meeting. “I don’t think this is the highest
By: Crescencia CeCe Faz Cronkite Special to AZLatinos.com Domestic violence can lead to fear, stress and feelings of uneasiness, especially as rates increase. According to Alfredo Jimenez, a committee engagement officer with the Tempe Police Department, “Domestic violence is the
Babies to teens who qualify for the Vaccines for Children program can receive free vaccinations from the Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department throughout the year. Department nurses typically hold the clinic on the third Wednesdayof the month, from 4 to 6 p.m.,
By: James Ulrich Cronkite News TEMPE – The number of high occupancy vehicle lane citations Arizona Department of Public Safety officers issued last year increased by about 50 percent compared to four years prior. The department issued 7,364 citations in
(Tempe, AZ) – For the second year in a row, the City of Tempe has earned a perfect score of 100 in the 2015 Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual Municipal Equality Index, a gauge of how cities are doing on LGBT
(Tempe, Ariz.) — In conjunction with National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Tardeada’s goal is to offer an opportunity to celebrate and experience the legacy of Tempe’s Hispanic culture through entertainment, music, dance, art, food and exhibits. The entertainment stage will feature
(Tempe, Ariz.) – Beginning next month, drivers in Tempe who are operating vehicles erratically because of mobile device use can be cited by Tempe Police. The City Council last night voted 4-3 to approve the ordinance. According to the ordinance, drivers
By Lauren Clark | Cronkite News (Tempe, Ariz.) – Gil Schmitt said he has long struggled to get a steady flow of Arizona State University students into his ice cream and sweet shop on Mill Avenue. Because he uses local ingredients and
(Tempe, Ariz.) — Renovation of ASU Sun Devil Stadium is going strong. Phase 1 of the 3-year project will be ready just before this year’s Sept. 12 home opener against the Cal Poly Mustangs. Tempe City Councilmember Joel Navarro takes you on
(Tempe, Ariz.) – Tempe Public Library will now offer homework help, job training and more through a free new online service, Brainfuse. People with Tempe Public Library cards may access the free digital program that allows students in all grades, including college,
