Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 94, low: 68.
Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 93 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we’re reading
• Student council adviser on post-pandemic challenges: ‘Students don’t talk to each other’ (grandcanyontimes.com) — Carly Blodgett, a student council adviser at McClintock High School in Tempe, discusses post-pandemic challenges in student social skills. She highlights the increased reliance on technology and efforts to rebuild interpersonal communication in classrooms.
• Marcos de Niza High School educator on teacher unity: ‘Too many voices are leading us in different directions’ (grandcanyontimes.com) — David Constance, a science teacher at Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe is advocating for unity among teachers to address issues like compensation and benefits. He emphasizes the need for a unified voice across Arizona to improve conditions for educators.
• Wuki lights up 2025 with explosive drops, viral hits and a collaboration with Skrillex! (youredm.com) — Wuki, the Grammy-nominated producer, is set to perform in Tempe at Sunbar Tempe on May 31, 2025. Known for his genre-blending music, Wuki’s tour follows his explosive collaboration with Skrillex and his viral hit ‘Ain’t It Fun’.
Jazz Concert
Basha High , Chandler, AZ 85249
6:00 pm
Choir Concert
Bogle Junior High , Chandler, AZ 85248
6:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
FOUND DOG ALERT!
is this your pet? Pet was found on 2025-05-12T07:00:00 near Guadalupe, AZ For more details about this pet or to contact the finder, click here:… (Nextdoor Terrace Walk)
UPDATE
To the credit of a strong legal team (and case), hundreds of Tempe residents, and the strength of the homeless community. A win for democracy… (Nextdoor Alta Mira)
KPMG Careers posted a job opening for Associate Director, ServiceNow Tech Leader in Tempe. Apply here.
ExtraSpace Storage posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager($17-$17.75/hr + monthly incentive opportunities) in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chandler
Heroic firefighter saves trapped kitten from storm drain in heart stopping rescue (usatoday.com)
Chandler police identify suspect wanted for allegedly setting home on fire (azfamily.com)
Wynton Marsalis on transcendent genius Louis Armstrong — and why he calls him Little Pops (azcentral.com)
Paradise Valley
8 celebrities who have owned mansions in Arizona (coppercourier.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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