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1. Firefighter hurt as crews battle first-alarm house fire in Tempe (azfamily.com) — A Tempe firefighter was hospitalized with a burn after crews battled a fast-moving house fire near Warner and Rural roads early Thursday morning. Responders from multiple departments contained the blaze on Palomino Drive before it spread to neighboring homes, and officials say the vacant house was the only structure damaged as investigators now work to determine the cause.
2. See Gammage Auditorium, ASU's Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building (azcentral.com) — ASU Gammage, Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic auditorium on the Tempe campus, is highlighted through archival photos showing its construction, renovations, and role hosting major events. The piece walks you through decades of changes, from early aerial views of Tempe's campus to modern upgrades that keep the venue central to the city's arts scene.
3. Design for Six Sigma Workshop [White/Yellow Belt Certifications Offered] (ieee.org) — A free in-person Design for Six Sigma workshop is coming to ASU's Tempe campus, offering White and Yellow Belt certifications with hands-on laptop activities and lunch included. Hosted by IEEE EMBS Phoenix and ASU's IEEE student branch, the sessions run at the Coor Building with nearby paid parking, giving Tempe professionals and students a no-cost way to build practical DFSS skills.
4. She Nearly Lost Her Life And Left Arm After Being Attacked By The Rescue Dog She Was Fostering (chipchick.com) — A Tempe nurse and longtime dog foster, Liz Shidler, was nearly killed and almost lost her left arm after a sudden attack by a rescue dog she was fostering. Now living with a friend and unable to work, she faces a long rehabilitation, relies on others for basic tasks, and has a GoFundMe to help cover medical and living expenses.
5. Arizona's Next Wave (medium.com) — Arizona's emerging music scene is increasingly visible in Tempe, where DIY house venues, the Marquee Theatre, Yucca Tap Room, and festivals like Innings Festival give local artists real stages. The article explains how Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe together are building an ecosystem that favors discovery, cross-genre experimentation, and homegrown festivals over chasing big-name trends.
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