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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.

‘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.

protesters hold signs in front of tempe city hall

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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Popular barbecue pop-up opens in Tempe food hall

Tempe coffee shop builds community, one cup at a time

Tempe

Popular barbecue pop-up opens in Tempe food hall

Tempe coffee shop builds community, one cup at a time

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