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Chandler
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Chandler. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arizona is offering utility and air conditioning support for residents; Salt River Project and Arizona Public Service limit disconnects and lower rates, while LIHEAP and Power AZ ease bill costs (renters should document AC issues and contact the city’s Landlord and Tenant Program if repairs lag). KJZZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pedal Haus Brewery won silver at the 2026 World Beer Cup for its Day Drinker Light Lager, available at its Chandler location on Boston & Oregon streets and select local grocery stores. The award recognizes the brewery as one of only two Arizona brewers nationally honored this year. Chandler Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chandler Unified School District started its new MIC500 internship course to help high school students learn life skills. Tiffany Bellows began guiding the program on July 1 — classes soon followed and 94 local business partners have secured 137 internships, with enrollment expected to grow 330% next year. Chandler Arizonan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Chandler Unified Governing Board will vote on a lease with a new behavioral healthcare provider tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. The meeting on Wednesday, May 6 will also include study sessions on a pilot grad tracker program and artificial intelligence integration in instruction. Chandler Independent
- ➤ Fortesa Latifi, journalist and author, examines the growing child influencer industry in her new book, Like, Follow, Subscribe. The book details how an upcoming Arizona law (House Bill 2192) will require family vloggers to set aside funds for their child stars. KJZZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Air quality in metro Phoenix will worsen as the uncontained Hazen Fire near Buckeye burns and winds push thick smoke across the Valley today + health officials urge those with breathing issues to limit outdoor time. KJZZ
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Danny Polishchuk Live Comedy Show
7:30 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket required — Enjoy the humor of a comedian famous for viral sketches with billions of views.
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Live Music at The Perch featuring AZ Rock Asylum
8 PM-12 AM — The Perch Brewery — Tickets available — Rock out to the greatest hits of the 80s with skilled local musicians.
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Pat Metheny Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Chandler Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience jazz guitar mastery from one of the genre's most celebrated instrumentalists.
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Chase Matthew Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy an evening of live music with Chase Matthew.
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Brian Hooks Stand-Up Comedy Show
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ages 18+ — Experience a night of laughter with Brian Hooks as he blends humor and heart in a personal comedy performance.
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Meet You In Spring Asian Show
8-11 p.m. — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant showcase of Asian music featuring top performers from around the globe.
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