Coffee in hand, Tempe? We’ve got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today’s newsletter:

• Lovin’ Life Expo brings fun to Tempe this November
• Deloitte recruits UM graduates for its Tempe office
• Cardinals’ costly mistakes lead to shocking loss

Also on today’s calendar: SUFFS The Musical at ASU Gammage and 9 more events.

Today’s riddle: How do you make a raspberry jam? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 95 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 97, low: 70.
• Wednesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 101 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

• Lovin’ Life Expos — sponsored by Optum — promise fun, entertainment(tucsonlocalmedia.com) — The 46th annual Lovin’ Life Expo is set to bring excitement to Tempe with a variety of vendors and entertainment. This year’s events include karaoke contests and cash prizes, catering to the 50-and-better market.
   

• World’s largest firms turn to UM business students (dailyinterlake.com) — Deloitte’s Reannon Crider highlights the success of UM business students, noting that her Tempe office has hired several graduates. The university’s career events connect students with top firms, showcasing their skills and networking opportunities.
   

• ‘Bonehead mistakes’ derail Cardinals in loss to lowly Titans (espn.com) — The Arizona Cardinals suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Tennessee Titans, with crucial mistakes leading to a 22-21 defeat. Quarterback Kyler Murray expressed frustration over the team’s inability to maintain a lead, highlighting the impact of errors in the game.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 6

• ALESTORM FALL 2025 TOUR
  Marquee Theatre Tempe, 730 N Mill Ave, Tempe
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 7

• • Teen Autumn Adventures
    Tempe Public Library – Teen Center
    2:00 pm
  • Incantations By Mayan Women: A Story
    Tempe Public Library – Ironwood Classroom
    6:00 pm
  • Writing Workshops with Duane Roen
    Tempe Public Library –
    6:30 pm

Wednesday October 8

• • Teatime with the Taliesin Fellowship
    Tempe Public Library – Desert Willow Program Room
    9:30 am

Tuesday October 14

• • SUFFS The Musical at ASU Gammage
    ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe
    6:30 pm

Wednesday October 15

• • SUFFS The Musical at ASU Gammage
    ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe
    6:30 pm

Thursday October 16

• • SUFFS The Musical at ASU Gammage
    ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe
    6:30 pm

Friday October 17

• • SUFFS The Musical at ASU Gammage
    ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe
    6:30 pm

Saturday October 18

• • The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Tempe, AZ
    Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe , 4400 S Rural Rd , Tempe
    5:00 pm
  • SUFFS The Musical at ASU Gammage
    ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe
    6:30 pm

Sunday October 19

• SUFFS The Musical at ASU Gammage
  ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I’d like to send condolences to the Timber Mesa Fire Department over the loss of Glenn Collins.
  Firefighter Collins was on his way to work when he was struck and killed while riding his motorcycle. The men and women that dedicate their lives… (Nextdoor Knoell Gardens Tempe)
• My cat Stormy went missing Tuesday night and I’m missing her!
  Please help get her home. McClintock /Cornell/ Southshore. She’s chipped but no collar. I’ve posted her on three sites and still nothing. Please… (Nextdoor The Lakes)

• Accident — OFF – RIGHT in #Tempe on Loop 202 — Red Mtn Fwy EB at Scottsdale Rd — Exit 7. Reported by Phoenix Fire Incident #PHXtraffic… (X: TotalTrafficPHX)
• Since the summer of 2022, homelessness in Tempe has dropped from 515 unsheltered people to 277, representing a 46% decrease, according to Jacqueline… (X: abc15)

• Tradesmen International, LLC posted a job opening for Welder in Tempe. Apply here.
• W. W. Grainger, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative – Tempe, AZ in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chandler

• Around Chandler: Week of Oct. 5, 2025 (chandlernews.com)
• Bond, charter issues on Chandler’s ballot (chandlernews.com)
• Chandler Realtor slates 12th benefit pub crawl (chandlernews.com)

Paradise Valley

• Robert Mitchum’s lookalike son James dies aged 84 (hellomagazine.com)

Ok Tempe! So now you’re in the loop about what’s happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh — and if you like what you’re reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

— The Patch AM Team

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