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Tempe

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a tempe police officer shoves a black woman
Police & Law Enforcement

Tempe councilmember criticizes cops for violent viral video arrest

By Clarissa SosinJuly 23, 2026

The video from the July 19 arrest on Mill Ave. shows a Tempe cop shoving, tackling and punching a Black woman.

Tempe’s restaurant week event runs through Sunday. Where to score deals
Restaurants

Tempe’s restaurant week event runs through Sunday. Where to score deals

By Georgann YaraJuly 20, 2026

“I like having a summer event or program that we can look forward to every year,” says a local restaurant owner.

City, state deny accusations of targeting embattled Tempe Tavern
Courts & Lawsuits

City, state deny accusations of targeting embattled Tempe Tavern

By Sara CrockerJuly 15, 2026

Tempe Tavern went to federal court over what it calls “selective” raids that nabbed hundreds of underage drinkers.

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View of booths and tables in the dining room of Roman God of Fire.
Restaurants

Hotly anticipated Italian eatery Roman God of Fire sets Tempe opening date

By Georgann YaraJuly 9, 2026

The latest from Pretty Decent Concepts will offer food and atmosphere inspired by ancient Rome.

Chef blends memories of Mexico with tapas at Tempe rooftop restaurant
Restaurants

Chef blends memories of Mexico with tapas at Tempe rooftop restaurant

By Ofelia MontelongoJuly 6, 2026

“I never once, as a kid, thought, man… I really want to become a chef.” Luckily for Valley diners, he changed his mind.

Can the new Ted’s Hot Dogs compete with the decades-old Tempe classic?
Restaurants

Can the new Ted’s Hot Dogs compete with the decades-old Tempe classic?

By Tirion BoanJuly 1, 2026

Ted’s has grilled hot dogs in Tempe for 43 years. In Chandler, the restaurant has been open for a month.

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A male shopper looks through CD bins inside The Ghost of Eastside Records.
Features

Tempe’s iconic Ghost of Eastside Records enters its afterlife

By Ryan NovakJune 29, 2026

The beloved East Valley record store will reopen soon with a new owner.

dilan paredes and his mom, margot paredes ortiz
Police & Law Enforcement

Tempe teen taken by ICE outside his school in May has returned home

By Morgan FischerJune 16, 2026

In May, ICE arrested Dilan Paredes’ mother before collecting him from school at her request. They spent weeks in detention.

Tap into live music, pinball and low prices in Tempe
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Tap into live music, pinball and low prices in Tempe

By Cynthia BarnesJune 4, 2026

The math maths in your favor at Yucca Tap Room

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Patrons of Tempe Center for the Arts gather on the venue's outdoor patio.
Performing Arts

Tempe Center for the Arts 2026-27 schedule: Every show announced (so far)

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 4, 2026

Watsky, Shoshana Bean and other standout acts highlight the upcoming season.

ron tapscott in a sunny park
Politics & Government

Meet the pesky activist determined to hold Tempe leaders to account

By Jonah MantheyJune 4, 2026

Since retiring in 2012, Ron Tapscott has made it his mission to prod Tempe leaders into making the city a better place.

a golf course at sunset
Business

Tempe residents halt Shalimar Golf Club housing plan — for now

By Clarissa SosinMay 29, 2026

The fight over the future of the beloved but disheveled Tempe golf course has raged for two years.

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Features

Then and Now: Photos of Tempe’s iconic music venues

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 22, 2026

A look back at Tempe’s most iconic rock bars, nightclubs and concert joints.

side by side photos of bobby nichols and brooke st. george
Politics & Government

Challengers poised to oust incumbents in Tempe City Council election

By Clarissa SosinMay 19, 2026

Brooke St. George and Bobby Nichols are likely to knock out two sitting councilmembers after a contentious runoff.

Cognac heist: Plot thickens on recent restaurant theft of $4k bottle
Restaurants

Cognac heist: Plot thickens on recent restaurant theft of $4k bottle

By Tirion BoanMay 14, 2026

Thieves pocketed a $4k bottle of cognac from a Tempe restaurant. Then they called the restaurant to say it wasn’t them.

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tempe city hall
Politics & Government

Someone’s using out-of-state money to swing Tempe’s election

By Clarissa SosinMay 12, 2026

Tempe voters received mailers, paid for “100 percent from out of state contributors,” attacking two city council candidates.

Why local musicians are rallying to help this beloved Tempe dive bar
Features

Why local musicians are rallying to help this beloved Tempe dive bar

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 8, 2026

“This place really does bring a lot of these people together.”

A couple swiped a $4k bottle of cognac. Tempe restaurant seeks help to find them
Restaurants

A couple swiped a $4k bottle of cognac. Tempe restaurant seeks help to find them

By Tirion BoanMay 5, 2026

Dinner and drinks took on a whole new meaning for these alleged thieves.

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Opinion | Reader Response

New Times readers aren’t impressed by Tempe’s new Mill Avenue sign

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 23, 2026

“Looks cheap AF”

Mill Avenue sign over traffic in downtown Tempe, Arizona
Valley Life

New gateway sign installed over Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 21, 2026

“Perfect climbing for drunk guys on the weekends.”

New interactive Tempe waterfront restaurant to open this spring
Restaurants

New interactive Tempe waterfront restaurant to open this spring

By Tirion BoanApril 17, 2026

Focusing on tableside cooking with luxe upgrades, the new restaurant is getting ready to make its debut.

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Concerts

Your guide to Reggae Rise Up Arizona 2026 this weekend. What to know

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 13, 2026

Three days of reggae and hip-hop take over Tempe Beach Park, with sets from Stephen Marley, SOJA and others.

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