The two storefronts on either side of Pampered Foot Reflexology are empty.

The two storefronts on either side of Pampered Foot Reflexology are empty.

As the recession began to take hold, the red-hot real estate market around the Chandler Airport went into such a free-fall that the city’s economic development team did the unthinkable.

For Gilbert’s Izard family, electric radio controlled model airplanes are more than just a hobby: They’re a family tradition.

The Arizona Model Aviators will fly back into town this month to the eighth annual Arizona Electric Festival in Apache Junction.

Students graduating from Chandler Unified School District's Perry High School last year largely chose community colleges - Chandler-Gilbert Community College, in particular - for their postsecondary plans.

A 26.7-acre parcel has been sold near the Chandler Airpark for $4.65 million. Scottsdale-based Johnson Bank sold the land to Phoenix-based Sun Property Holdings LLC, according to CB Richard Ellis.

When the Ravenscroft Trio performs Saturday night at Tempe Center for the Arts, they’ll share the spotlight with a fourth entity on stage — a piano.

After Chandler determined that its airport and the surrounding area could be an economic-development engine for the city, Chris Mackay was charged with helping attract business.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Medical marijuana will soon be a reality in Scottsdale. The City Council has approved the first permit for a medical-marijuana dispensary in Scottsdale.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio had launched another crime suppression operation, but this one is using fixed-wing aircraft.

High-performance diesel trucks and cars will take center stage March 12 during the fourth annual Desert Diesel Nationals at the Speedworld Dragstrip. Sponsored by locally owned and operated Strictly Diesel, the Desert Diesel Nationals is a family friendly, action-packed day that attracts diesel truck enthusiasts, competitors and spectators from across the U.S. and Canada.

High-performance diesel trucks and cars will take center stage March 12 during the 4th Annual Desert Diesel Nationals at the Speedworld Dragstrip. 

Jay Tibshraeny has served in several capacities of Chandler city government, including mayor from 1994-2002. After serving in the Legislature since 2003, he pursued a return to the Chandler mayoral post and was elected in August, running unopposed.

Both candidates in November's runoff election for a Chandler City Council seat consider experience their biggest asset.

Much of the Chandler City Council’s time in the coming months will be devoted to dealing with the many budget challenges the city faces.

The wild rain storm that blew through the East Valley on Tuesday downed nearly 120 trees in Chandler, damaged at least 38 homes in Mesa, knocked out power to thousands, and forced a dozen residents to seek shelter from a neighborhood church.

When meteorologist Ken Waters said on Monday that Tuesday would be another busy day in the way of rain, he wasn’t kidding.