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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

This unique new restaurant brings Indian burgers to Tempe

By Preslie Hirsch

Jul 30, 2025

Masala-spiced patties and tandoori chicken wings are on the menu at this funky fusion eatery.

a man in a hat talks to a woman with a tote bag over her shoulder

Hired mercenaries are blocking Tempe petitioners. Who’s paying them?

By TJ L'Heureux

Jul 23, 2025

Someone hired Groundswell Contact to counter residents gathering signatures to repeal a city ordinance. It’s not clear who.

Marquee Theatre 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 21, 2025

Marc Rebillet, Lil Mosey and GWAR are set to visit the long-running Tempe concert venue this year.

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.

Tempe

Tempe repeals controversial parks ordinance

Tempe EDM venue Shady Park has closed

Tempe

Tempe repeals controversial parks ordinance

Tempe EDM venue Shady Park has closed

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