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Hello Tempe! Here’s our latest buzz. Let’s get into it. ☀️In today’s newsletter:How a planned EV fleet hub could reshape this mid-town Tempe neighborhoodWhich Tempe detours you should use after the Baseline Road shutdownWhat Michael Crow’s Tempe address says about ASU’s future and democracyAlso on today’s calendar: The International Gem & Jewelry Show – Phoenix, AZ (January 2026) and 9 more events.Today’s riddle: What did the detective say about the mystery of the deep hole? 🤔 (Answer below!)Weather forecast:Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 45 degrees. Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 74, low: 47. Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees. 📰 News we’re reading1. Electric vehicle leet charging station plan in Tempe jolts residents(tempenews.com) — Neighbors in mid-town Tempe are gearing up for a Feb. 20 Board of Adjustment hearing over a proposed private EV fleet charging station at Broadway and Terrace. Residents worry about 24/7 traffic, noise, and safety near schools, while the developer argues the facility will be quiet, buffered by walls and landscaping, and limited to contracted autonomous vehicles.     2. Multi-vehicle crash involving Waymo cars shuts down Baseline Road in Tempe (abc15.com) — A serious multi-vehicle crash involving two empty Waymo cars has shut down all lanes of Baseline Road between Priest and Darrow in Tempe while police investigate. Officers say a driver ran a red light, triggering the chain-reaction collision, and closures are expected for several more hours, so residents should avoid the area and use alternate routes.     3. ASU president frames democracy and higher education as ‘unfinished work’ in forward-looking address (asu.edu) — ASU President Michael Crow used a packed event at ASU Gammage on the Tempe campus to argue that American democracy and higher education remain “unfinished work” that demand broader access and community partnership. He highlighted ASU’s growth in Arizona resident enrollment, online degrees, and research spending, while urging Tempe-area supporters to back the Changing Futures campaign. The talk framed ASU as a local institution with global ambitions.     4. 2 Arizona cities rank among top 10 most popular places to move in 2026 (azfamily.com) — Tempe is projected to be the #6 most popular U.S. city to move to in 2026, with about 1.33 newcomers for every resident leaving. The report highlights Tempe‘s ASU-fueled college-town energy and compares it with other mid-sized, university-centered Sunbelt cities that are drawing strong inbound interest despite cooling in some big metros like Phoenix and Austin.     📸 Around TempeShow off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe Add your event to our calendar and newsletter! ★ Featured events ★Saturday January 24The International Gem & Jewelry Show – Phoenix, AZ (January 2026) Arizona State Fair, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix  10:00 am Friday January 30Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Tempe, AZ! The Westin Tempe, 11 E 7th St, Tempe  7:00 pm Want to see your event featured? Click here!Other local eventsThursday January 22Connolly Middle School Open House Connolly Middle School , 2002 E Concorda Dr , Tempe  5:30 pm Friday January 23David Nihill (21+ Event) Tempe Improv , 930 E University Dr , Tempe  9:30 pm Saturday January 245th Gr Soccer game Escalante Park , 2150 E Orange St. , Tempe  8:30 am Tempe Diablo National Anthem Auditions Tempe Diablo Stadium , 2200 W Alameda Dr , Tempe  9:00 am Tuesday January 27A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at ASU Gammage ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe  7:30 pm Wednesday January 28A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at ASU Gammage ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe  7:30 pm Thursday January 29A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at ASU Gammage ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe  7:30 pm Friday January 30A BEAUTIFUL NOISE THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at ASU Gammage ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe  7:30 pm Saturday January 31A BEAUTIFUL NOISE THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at ASU Gammage ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe  7:30 pm Sunday February 1A BEAUTIFUL NOISE THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at ASU Gammage ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe  6:30 pm 📣 Tempe Shout Outs!Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It’s free!Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.  Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Tempe PatchAM possible:Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317 Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!Click here to show your appreciation! 💚Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.💬 ChatterWhat your neighbors are talking about on social mediaLOST DOG: Our newly adopted dog managed to slip out the back gate while I was doing yard work, around 10:00am Saturday. She doesn’t even have a collar on yet. She is white and tan, about 50 pounds, shepherd mix. Her name is Peaches. She is very skittish of people… (Nextdoor Optimist Park) Found kitten No tags but this thing has clipped nails and is litterbox trained so I imagine she belongs to someone. She’s fine with dogs and purs when touched. … (Nextdoor Escalante) Omni Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Tempe. Apply here.L3Harris Technologies posted a job opening for Assembly B – 2nd shift in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.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 TeamP.S. The answer to today’s riddle: I’ll get to the bottom of this. 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