Good morning to you Tempe! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️ In today’s newsletter:

• Principal retires after transforming Tempe school
• Unsolved Tempe disappearance case revisited
• Cardinals sign linebacker J.J. Russell

Also on today’s calendar: Bubble Bash at Tempe Marketplace and 9 other events.

Today’s riddle: What do you call a number that can’t keep still? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 106 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 103, low: 71.
• Saturday: Brilliant sunshine and warm, with a high of 99 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

• Marcos de Niza principal retiring after a string of successes(ahwatukee.com) — Brent Brown, principal at Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe is retiring after 30 years in the Tempe Union High School District. Under his leadership, the school improved from a ‘C’ to an ‘A’ rating, earning an A+ School of Excellence Award.
   

• Where is Cookie Jacobson? Tempe mom’s disappearance and the mystery that overshadows her two kids (abc15.com) — The mysterious disappearance of Cookie Jacobson in Tempe remains unsolved after nearly 27 years. Despite extensive investigations by Tempe police and media coverage, the case is still open, with her children and community seeking answers.
   

• Arizona Cardinals sign linebacker J.J. Russell (revengeofthebirds.com) — The Arizona Cardinals have signed linebacker J.J. Russell, releasing Milo Eifler. The signing took place at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe. Russell brings experience from his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

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Friday May 23

• • Arredondo 3rd Annual Talent Showcase/Friday Finale
    Arredondo Elementary School, 1330 E Carson Dr, Tempe
    7:50 am

Saturday May 24

• • Ranch Hands Cowboylesque
    Tempe Improv, 930 E University Dr, Tempe
    12:00 pm
  • Steph Tolev (21+ Event)
    Tempe Improv, 930 E University Dr, Tempe
    7:00 pm
  • Club 90’s concerto em Tempe
    Marquee Theatre Tempe, 730 N Mill Ave, Tempe
    10:00 pm

Sunday May 25

• • Sunday Funday
    Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe
    3:00 pm
  • Open House – 1PM-3PM
    9203 S Heather Dr, Tempe
    8:00 pm

Friday May 30

• • Randy Feltface: TEMPE, AZ
    Tempe Improv, 930 E University Dr, Tempe
    7:00 pm

Saturday May 31

• • Bubble Bash at Tempe Marketplace
    Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ, 85288,
    10:00 am

Sunday June 1

• Mamma Mia! (Touring)
  ASU Gammage, 1200 S Forest Ave, Tempe
  1:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday May 22

• • Crafting Together: Balloon Smash Art
    Ed Robson Branch , at Programming Room
    10:00 am
  • Boys Volleyball Championship
    Kyrene Traditional Academy, 3375 W Galveston St., Chandler
    4:30 pm
  • Senior Party (2206148 )
    McClintock , Tempe, AZ 85283
    6:00 pm

Friday May 23

• 🎉 Kick off to Summer Carnival at Skateland Chandler! 🎉
  USA’s Skateland Chandler, 1101 W Ray Rd, Chandler
  2:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bullying gets the spotlight, while the silent battles stay hidden.
  Anxiety. Depression. Eating disorders. Self-harm. These aren’t attention-seeking moments-they’re survival. Mental health education belongs in every… (Nextdoor Mitchell Park East)
• Update: Pet Reunited
  Winston L, a cat who went missing in Tempe, AZ, has been safely reunited with their family after 7 hours, 29 minutes. Message from Owner: I love him… (Nextdoor Daley Park)

• SBM Management posted a job opening for Floor Technician in Tempe. Apply here.
• Applied Materials posted a job opening for Machine Operator (O3) – Graphite Materials Preparation in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chandler

• Chandler business caters to your inner wrangler (chandlernews.com)
• CRE Co. Brokers $137M Luxury Multifamily Property Sale in Chandler (inbusinessphx.com)
• Alleged arsonist arrested after Chandler home set on fire with family inside (azfamily.com)

Paradise Valley

• Daisy opens 1st Arizona branch in Scottsdale (ktar.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

P.S. The answer to today’s riddle: A roamin’ numeral.
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