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Tempe urging comments on I-10/I-17 corridor plan

The city of Tempe is urging residents to offer their input about the Interstate 10/Interstate 17 "spine" corridor at a series of meetings later this month, the city said on its website.

Tempe invites public to air thoughts on drones

Tempe Councilman Joel Navarro is asking city residents to come to a meeting on Jan. 17 to offer input on drone use in city parks.

Tempe targets summer opening for renovated McClintock Pool

Construction is underway to renovate Tempe's McClintock Pool, and the outdoor swimming pool, at 1830 E. Del Rio Drive, is scheduled to reopen to the public for swimming this summer, the city said on its website.

Exhibition on facts, fiction of the West coming to Tempe

A new exhibition titled Western POP: Facts and Fiction of the American West is coming Jan. 13 to the Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA).

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon to restrict traffic in Tempe

Numerous downtown Tempe streets will be closed or restricted near the route for the Arizona Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon events Jan. 13-15, the city said on its website.

Tempe puts 2017 water, sewer rate hikes on hold

The Tempe City Council voted earlier this month to suspend planned rate increases for water and sewer bills for 2017.

Coors Light Free Rides to help Tempe ring in new year

Tempe is making it easy for people to get to and from New Year's Eve festivities around Mill Avenue this year with a number of free services, thanks to Coors Light Free Rides.

Tempe posts 2017 schedule for bulk trash, organic materials pickup

Tempe has posted its 2017 bulk trash and green organics pickup schedule at www.tempe.gov/slashthetrash.

Tempe Swimming with Santa event scheduled for Dec. 26

The 11th annual Swimming with Santa event will be held the day after Christmas at the Kiwanis Recreation Center in Tempe.

Tempe seeking nominees for annual MLK Diversity Awards

The city of Tempe is seeking nominations for its annual City of Tempe MLK Diversity Awards, which highlight those in the community that are beacons for equality.

Tempe, Valley Metro holding a meet and greet with streetcar route artists

The city of Tempe and Valley Metro are offering an opportunity to meet the artists chosen to create art for Tempe Streetcar, the Valley’s first modern streetcar, at a gathering from 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Tempe Transportation Center in the Don Cassano Room, 200 E. 5th St. in Tempe.

Tempe Business Forum to feature discussion about city's business climate

The city of Tempe's Economic Development staff, city council members and members of the local business community invite everyone to take part in a conversation about making Tempe an even better place to do business on Dec. 6.

Family Fun Factory returns to Tempe

Tempe’s annual Family Fun Factory takes place Friday at the Tempe Community Complex, 3500 S. Rural Road, at the corner of Rural Road and Southern Avenue. This free event is for all ages and is open from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tempe reminds residents to shop and give locally this holiday season

Shop and give locally this holiday season to help employ neighbors and keep city services strong, according to a Tempe announcement.

Gallery at Tempe Center for the Arts hosts biomimicry art challenge

The Gallery at Tempe Center for the Arts, sponsored by Northern Trust, is holding a biomimicry challenge that will give an artist studio space for 10 weeks during the challenge.

Tempe encouraging residents to recycle cooking oil, grease

The city of Tempe said cooking a turkey can create a significant amount of grease, whether the bird is roasted or deep-fried.Instead of pouring the turkey grease down the drain or into the garbage, the city suggests recycling it or other cooking oil by dropping it off at four convenient locations through Jan. 4.

Tempe to upgrade or replace water meters for remote readability

Water meters in Tempe will be swapped out or upgraded over the next few years to include automated technology to track water use in real time.