20 pets need homes: From playful puppies to gentle seniors, these cats and dogs are waiting at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control, Arizona Humane Society, Arizona Small Dog Rescue, Arizona Animal Welfare League and HALO Animal Rescue — find out how to adopt.
Arizona’s diverse theatre lineup: The award-winning Hale Centre Theatre Arizona reveals its 2025-26 season with musicals, dramas, and family favorites set to entertain audiences from fall through spring — learn what’s in store.
Tempe’s storybook summer: Immerse yourself this July in six can’t-miss experiences—from whimsical tea at Drink Me! Tea Room and house-made pasta at Caffe Boa to award-winning brews at Four Peaks and the lively vibes of Postino Annex— find out where to go.
Chandler’s turf-to-xeriscape shift: After awarding contracts on June 26, the city will replace 25 acres of grass in stormwater retention basins north of Loop 202 with drought-tolerant landscapes, cutting water use by 22.5 million gallons annually — find out how.
Mesa’s spark-arrest invention: In the midst of Arizona’s extreme heat and drought, a Mesa inventor is fitting quick-on fire-hose sleeves to trailers so dragging chains get noticed before they ignite wildfires — learn what makes them fire-safe.
Training drill saves 75-year-old: Mesa firefighters at a water rescue exercise on Tuesday spotted a man unresponsive in the Salt River, leapt in, performed CPR and rushed him to the hospital — find out how they pulled off the lifesaving rescue.
Other Chandler headlines this week
- Arizona's 4th governor's home becomes new restaurant
- Four Peaks announces 2025 Tempe Oktoberfest dates
- Gilbert unveiled enhanced What’s Developing Nearby map
- Mesa startup invites public to play padel
- Arizona’s military museums preserve history, spur tourism
- Queen Creek will adopt bus tracking app
- Arizona State readies downtown Mesa expansion
- Gilbert to test bulk trash pickup appointments
