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Want to take a boat to Arizona State football games? Now you can

By Curt Arnold | Cronkite News

Sep 15, 2025

The new game-day service on Tempe Town Lake allows Sun Devil fans to arrive at the stadium in style.

Immersive food and film experience lets diners taste their favorite movies

By Zach Oden

Sep 15, 2025

Ever wondered what that on-screen food actually tastes like? Fork N' Film helps viewers find out, and it's now in Tempe.

Phoenix readers react to Tempe EDM haven Shady Park’s closing

By Benjamin Leatherman

Sep 8, 2025

"Such a shame it couldn't be saved."

Tempe repeals controversial parks ordinance after sustained backlash

By TJ L'Heureux

Sep 3, 2025

Tempe passed the ordinance two months ago despite criticism that it targeted groups who help unhoused people in city parks.

Tempe bar and venue has closed after a decade. Here's a look at its EDM legacy

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 30, 2025

“Shady Park was a place that can never be recreated." EDM hotspot remembered by adoring fans.

Tempe police congregate outside the Tempe Municipal Building

Major Tempe City Council vote postponed due to ‘security concerns’

By Eli Milchman

Aug 29, 2025

The council had been set to vote on whether to put a measure repealing a divisive new Tempe ordinance before voters.

a woman in front of rows of marijuana plants

Cannabis company opens massive production kitchen in Tempe

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 29, 2025

Copperstate Farms, which owns Sol Flower dispensaries, says its new facility will be able to produce 30,000 gummies a day.

Longtime Tempe sushi bar says goodbye after a final weekend

By Tirion Boan

Aug 28, 2025

The restaurant has served customers in Tempe for 18 years. Here's how to visit for one last time.

Prince St. Pizza makes Tempe debut. Here's what to order

By Tirion Boan

Aug 28, 2025

The viral New York City pizzeria opens on Thursday, bringing square slices and Neapolitan pies to Mill Avenue.

Tempe City Council to reconsider divisive ordinance it passed in July

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 27, 2025

The council will weigh repealing the new ordinance, which critics say cracks down on groups that help the homeless.

a woman watches another woman sign a form as a man holds an umbrella over both on a sunny day

Measure to repeal divisive Tempe parks ordinance heads to ballot

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 21, 2025

Opponents of the new ordinance, which they say cracks down on mutual aid events, gathered enough valid signatures.

body-cam footage of a flashlight being shined on a man in a car

Chicago cop sues Tempe over ‘racially discriminatory’ arrest

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 20, 2025

Tempe cops jailed Jalen Woods, who is Black, for a street racing infraction —- even though he was sitting at a red light.

New York pizzeria with cult following to open in Tempe this month

By Tirion Boan

Aug 20, 2025

The long-awaited pizzeria is almost ready to start slinging slices on Mill Avenue. Here's when and where to get a taste.

Where to eat at Novus Place in Tempe: 10 restaurants to try

By Georgann Yara

Aug 19, 2025

The hub at ASU's Novus Innovation Corridor is home to eateries perfect for a quick bite, a full meal or a late-night snack.

Popular barbecue pop-up opens in Tempe food hall

By Zach Oden

Aug 14, 2025

With family and flavor at the center of everything they do, this local business is putting down roots in Tempe.

Tempe cafe builds community, one cup of Colombian coffee at a time

By Ofelia Montelongo

Aug 12, 2025

The Tempe cafe is a popular gathering spot for students, faculty and locals to connect and enjoy "crop-to-cup" coffee.

Tempe cop: Chief gave city officials data to harass homeless advocates

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 8, 2025

A police commander says Chief Kenneth McCoy improperly gave city brass sensitive info to hound people feeding the unhoused.

a young man in a backward hat that says "sharing food is not a crime"

Tempe threw a homeless advocate in jail for filming cops

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 7, 2025

Seemingly recognizing that its cops had screwed up, Tempe later dropped the charges against unhoused advocate Austin Davis.

Spaghetti Shark makes a splash in Tempe

By Preslie Hirsch

Aug 5, 2025

This new fast-casual spot serves affordably priced pasta with a bite.

Mark Eshelman’s photo retrospective in Tempe captures time and place

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 31, 2025

“It’s all important stuff to me. I thought others would appreciate it, too.”

Tempe

Once a party-school mecca, Mill Ave. moves on

Thousands attend Charlie Kirk vigil at ASU: Photos

Tempe

Once a party-school mecca, Mill Ave. moves on

Thousands attend Charlie Kirk vigil at ASU: Photos

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