Daily editionThursday, July 31st, 2025
Good morning, Chandler.
The Good Day Chandler Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
Community
United Food Bank will host a back-to-school food drive on Aug. 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. — donors may drop off kid-friendly and nutritious items to support local families during the school year.
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Culture
The Chandler Center for the Arts revealed new performances for its 2025–26 season, which include a magic show on Sept. 13, a Mariachi Festival on Oct. 4, tribute concerts and a free U.S. Army Field Band show on March 7—all events will be held at 250 N. Arizona Ave with ticket prices from $32 to $60.
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Government
Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke is running for the state House District 13 seat in the August 2026 primary—if he wins and a former City Council member secures the mayor’s seat, they will switch roles.
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Sports
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez was traded to the Seattle Mariners today—he is the first MLB player traded in-season after reaching 35 home runs.
The move comes just ahead of the trade deadline.
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Accidents
The Chandler Fire Department says thick black smoke is visible from a fire burning at an RV dealership parking lot south of Loop 202 on Kyrene—Sky12 is on the way to the scene—and officials continue to monitor the incident.
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The Chandler Fire Department says crews are working to extinguish a fire at an RV dealership south of Loop 202 on Kyrene — the blaze is still burning and authorities are monitoring the situation.
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