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Rapidly expanding burger joint picks Tempe for its next spot

By Georgann Yara

Jul 21, 2025

Bad Jimmy's opened its second and third smashburger restaurants earlier this year. A fourth Valley location is coming soon.

Innings Festival and Extra Innings announce 2026 dates in Tempe

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 18, 2025

The baseball-themed Innings Festival and Extra Innings are returning to Tempe next year. Here's what's coming.

‘A positive force in the music community’: Remembering Phoenix vocalist Nancy Jackson

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 17, 2025

The singer and former co-owner of iconic Tempe nightclub Chuy’s died on June 25.

The owners of Glai Baan are opening a new restaurant in Tempe

By Georgann Yara

Jul 16, 2025

Cat Bunnag and Dan Robinson own the popular Phoenix Thai restaurant Glai Baan. They're bringing their talents to Tempe.

Tempe mayor defends fast-tracked change to divisive parks ordinance

By TJ L'Heureux

Jul 14, 2025

Corey Woods said Tempe quickly passed controversial public gathering rules due to an ongoing court case. Others call B.S.

Sandwiches of History: Live! comes to Tempe this fall

By Zach Oden

Jul 10, 2025

Peanut butter and olives? Raw oysters? Historical sandwiches walk on the wild side. Barry Enderwick tries them all.

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Activists push petition to repeal divisive Tempe parks ordinance

By TJ L'Heureux

Jul 9, 2025

Critics say the ordinance targets groups helping the unhoused. They now hope to put a repeal measure before voters.

Dreaming of fall? Four Peaks announces 2025 Tempe Oktoberfest dates

By Tirion Boan

Jul 9, 2025

Get ready for brats and beer. The Valley's longest-running Oktoberfest celebration will be here before you know it.

After hours of backlash, Tempe OKs controversial new parks ordinance

By TJ L'Heureux

Jul 2, 2025

A city council meeting lasted until 1 a.m. as residents spoke against an ordinance that may limit groups aiding the homeless.

Tempe threatens to fine group providing showers to unhoused people

By TJ L'Heureux

Jul 1, 2025

Cloud Covered Streets uses a trailer to provide showers for homeless people. Tempe threatened to fine the group $1,500.

Tempe Center for the Arts 48 Live series returns in October

By Amy Young

Jun 27, 2025

Tempe Center for the Arts will feature statewide acts at a Thursday night series starting in October. Here's the lineup.

FishPop’s crispy cod makes a splash in Tempe

By Preslie Hirsch

Jun 17, 2025

The fish and chips pop-up has become one of the hottest tickets in town. Here's where to catch a bite of FishPop.

Restaurants near ASU Gammage: Tempe spots to stop by before a show

By Preslie Hirsch

Jun 16, 2025

Heading to the theater? Here are nine restaurants and bars in Tempe perfect for grabbing a bite before you find your seats.

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Yucca Tap Room blasts ICE ‘jackboots’ taking over Danelle Plaza lot

By TJ L'Heureux

Jun 11, 2025

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement division staged a big operation in the lot of Tempe’s Danelle Plaza on Wednesday.

Utah distiller acquires popular Tempe spirits company. What to expect

By Georgann Yara

Jun 10, 2025

Utah's Outlaw Distillery plans to keep the Arizona grain-to-glass philosophy while making new additions.

Michelin star taco pop-up brings crowds to Tempe. How to get a taste

By Zach Oden

Jun 2, 2025

Mexico City's El Califa de Leon is the only taqueria to ever earn a Michelin star. It's popping up in Tempe for two more days.

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3 years after cops let her son drown, Tempe woman demands city do more

By TJ L'Heureux

May 29, 2025

Sean Bickings drowned in Tempe Town Lake in 2022 as two police officers watched. His mom wants more safety measures.

From Puebla, with mole: Hidden Tempe eatery serves family recipes with love

By Mike Madriaga

May 28, 2025

When his Mesa spot suffered fire damage, Alex Bonilla brought his grandma's recipes to Tempe. Here's how to get a taste.

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Tempe drops charge against man it cited for feeding the homeless

By TJ L'Heureux

May 13, 2025

After a year of ramped-up enforcement against the unhoused and people who help them, is Tempe changing its tune?

Tempe History Museum debuts local skateboarding history exhibit

By Tom Reardon

May 9, 2025

"Dry Surf: Local Skateboarding History" opens May 10 and gives visitors decades' worth of photos, boards and more.

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Every 2025 show coming to The Marquee in Tempe

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Hired mercenaries are blocking Tempe petitioners

Every 2025 show coming to The Marquee in Tempe

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