Hi there, Tempe! We’ve got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️ In today’s newsletter:

• Tempe’s skyline set for a major change
• Tempe police seek suspect in disturbing case
• ASU’s party reputation: Students share insights

Also on today’s calendar: Hang Time and 9 other events.

Today’s riddle: What do you call a cow eating grass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
• Friday: A shower in the p.m.; breezy, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
• Saturday: Chance of a p.m. shower, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

1. How’s tricks in Tempe? Resi skyscraper eyed for church, historic home(therealdeal.com) — Wexford Developments and Core Spaces have secured support from Tempe’s City Council for a 29-story apartment tower project, despite opposition from preservationists. The project involves preserving parts of a historic church and relocating a century-old house.
   

2. Tempe police look for suspect posting child sex abuse images(ktar.com) — Tempe police are actively searching for a suspect posting child sex abuse images in public areas. The disturbing images have been found in Tempe and nearby cities, prompting an ongoing investigation.
   

3. Party school no more? Students weigh in on ASU’s status in 2025(statepress.com) — Arizona State University students share their views on the evolving party reputation of the institution. While some students enjoy the vibrant social life in Tempe, others focus on the academic opportunities offered at the Downtown Phoenix campus.
   

4. Robert O’Brien and Jeff Flake on Trump’s ‘unpredictable’ approach(deseret.com) — Robert O’Brien and Jeff Flake discussed Trump’s unpredictable approach at Arizona State University’s Tempe campus. The event, part of the Dialogues for Democracy series, highlighted their differing views on tariffs and international diplomacy.
   

5. Offensive success leads Baylor softball into unity, confidence(baylorlariat.com) — Baylor softball is on a winning streak as they head to Tempe for a series against Arizona State. The team, led by senior pitcher Lillie Walker, aims to maintain their momentum and secure victories at Farrington Softball Stadium.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday April 24

• FREE Movie Night at the Drive-In!
  West Wind Glendale 9 Drive-In, 5650 N 55th Ave, Glendale
  5:00 pm

Other local events

Friday April 18

• • Tempe Library Readers Theater Acting Workshop Rehearsal
    Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe
    10:00 am
  • Writers Connection
    Ironwood Classroom , Tempe Public Library –
    2:00 pm
  • 2025 Breakaway Music Festival – Friday
    2100 W 8th St, Mesa
    3:00 pm
  • Breakaway Arizona 2025
    Sloan Park, Sloan Pk, 2330 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa
    3:00 pm
  • LEGO® Learning Lab
    Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe
    4:00 pm

Saturday April 19

• Musical Theatre Q2Q 9:00am-6:00pm — New School for the Arts & Academics
  New School for the Arts & Academics, 1216 E Apache Blvd, Tempe
  9:00 am
• Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Photo Experience
  IKEA, 2110 W Ikea Way, Tempe
  10:00 am
• Spring Kids Concert — Tempe Winds
  McClintock High School, 1830 E Del Rio Dr, Tempe
  2:00 pm
• Hang Time
  ASU Gammage, 1200 S Forest Ave, Tempe
  6:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday April 17

• • Craft and Chat
    Ed Robson Branch Library , Ed Robson Branch at Programming Room
    2:00 pm
  • CHINGO BLING
    Mic Drop Comedy Chandler, 51 E Boston St, Chandler
    8:00 pm

Friday April 18

• • Gasolina Party (18+ Event)
    Marquee Theatre Tempe, 730 N Mill Ave, Tempe
    9:00 pm

Saturday April 19

• ASU String Bass Studio Recital
  ASU – Tempe Campus
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
  FOUND on April 11, 2025 in Tempe, AZ 85288 near University and Price Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Daley Park)
• Anyone lose an iPhone 16 at the library today?
  If so you must be able to prove to me it’s yours! I’m not just gonna hand it to whoever if I don’t know it’s really your’s so please be kind. (Nextdoor Mill Ave Baseline Rural)

• Nirvana Center Dispensaries posted a job opening for Accounting Assistant/Office Manager in Tempe. Apply here.
• Kelly Services posted a job opening for Mailroom And Facilities Clerk in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.

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— The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today’s riddle: A lawn mooer.
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