November 5, 2004

"Times are tough, and finding quality things to do for both you and your family, on a budget, is not easy.”

Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to speak at a Democratic rally on the Arizona State University campus Thursday. The Get Out The Vote rally is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. on the lawn near the Hayden Library.

Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to speak at a Democratic rally on the Arizona State University campus Thursday. The Get Out The Vote rally is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. on the lawn near the Hayden Library.

More than $124 million that Scottsdale voters approved for new and expanded parks, recreation facilities, libraries and social service centers falls short of what will be needed to meet growing needs in those areas in the next 10 to 15 years.

The massive Marina Heights development on the shores of Tempe Town Lake appears to be back on track after running into trouble just a week ago.

Mighty Mud Mania is coming back to Scottsdale’s Chaparral Park today in all its muddy glory. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and obstacle course races for kids ages 7 to 17 start at 8:30 a.m.

Top novelists in the Western genre will present a special roundtable discussion on redefining the Western at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Scottsdale's Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St.

A $124 million bond package Scottsdale voters approved five years ago for parks, libraries and social service facilities isn’t going to be enough to keep up with a growing demand for more recreation space.

A $124 million bond package Scottsdale voters approved five years ago for parks, libraries and social service facilities isn’t going to be enough to keep up with a growing demand for more recreation space.

You put up a statue of somebody, and, in part because it's made of bronze or marble, you have an idea that it'll be there forever. Not that choosing John C. Greenway to have the honor of a sculptured likeness in Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol isn't worth some rethinking.

Get ready for 33rd Mighty Mud Mania

The Scottsdale public art program promises to be busier than ever this year. The program is working on 45 active projects between now and summer 2007, 14 more than last year. Plans for art include Waterfront bridges, historical sculptures and an exhibit made with toys.

The Scottsdale public art program promises to be busier than ever this year. The program is working on 45 active projects between now and summer 2007, 14 more than last year. Plans for art include Waterfront bridges, historical sculptures and an exhibit made with toys.

Tempe transportation officials want light rail and the bus system to complement each other, not get in the other's way.

Residents are sought to give their time in various volunteer capacities at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, pre-eminent American architect Frank Lloyd Wright's studio. 

December 4, 2004

Children and senior citizens in north Tempe may soon have a community center located within walking distance.

August 6, 2004

Solar panel sculpture artwork has lined the lawn at Hayden Library for years, but it’s the new solar installations that are contributing to Arizona State University’s dedication to sustainability.

“To the uninformed Chandler venter, there will never be any 747s or any other aircraft larger than is presently using the Chandler airport because of a short extension to the Chandler runway.”

Democrat Rebecca Schneider appeared to be trouncing opponent Chris Gramazio in the 6th Congressional District Democratic primary Tuesday night.

Have a cold? Medicines with pseudoephedrine can help. But getting the medicine in the East Valley will soon require some identification and personal information.

President Bush hasn’t given sufficient evidence to justify a war in Iraq. American troops and Iraqi civilians may be at great risk in such a war. And international support for attacking Iraq is weak.