Good Day
Chandler
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Chandler. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and Chandler Police Department will host a free forum on youth violence on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Chandler Public Safety Training Center—Common Ground: A Teen Safety Forum—where leaders will talk about trends and plans to keep kids safe. ABC 15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Gerace, once a food nomad who worked in Caribbean beach bars and Denver food trucks, has opened Little Joe’s Italian Market in Gilbert—just steps from his Chandler home—with his partner Allie Lewis as he puts down roots locally. Chandler Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At an Aug. 20 study session, assistant superintendent Jennifer Fletcher asked the board for clear feedback on a review of 12 school metrics—staff will present revised proposals in the fall. Chandler Independent
- ➤ Chandler teen Brad Wu was awarded a $50,000 Davidson Fellows Scholarship for his engineering project that built a brain-controlled robotic arm to help stroke patients move again—his work is part of the program’s 25th anniversary and will support his future studies in engineering. Chandler Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chandler City Council declared August as Drowning Impact Awareness Month after Mayor Kevin Hartke read a proclamation on Aug. 11 with local safety leaders to stress pool safety. Officials urged use of the ABCDs for water safety—adult supervision, barriers, classes and devices—and reported that a 4-year-old boy drowned on June 29 along with 31 drowning deaths in Maricopa County by Aug. 11. Chandler Independent
- ➤ After nearly a decade of inactivity, the Chandler Sister Cities program is starting up again under nonprofit president Mahfam Moeeni-Alarcon, who has helped secure city support and funding for a renewed effort. City officials have begun talks with two cities and are getting to know four others—hoping to build new ties beyond the current relationship with Tullamore. Chandler Arizonan
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new study tracking about 80 patients in Pennsylvania found that more than half of those using medical marijuana for chronic musculoskeletal pain stopped treatment within a year—citing dissatisfaction, side effects or the choice to have surgery instead. Arizona also offers medical marijuana for pain, even though enrollment in its program has declined in recent years. KJZZ
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Desert Moms Club August Coffee Meetup
11 AM – 1 PM — The Kind Bean — Free to attend — A cozy gathering for local moms to share stories over coffee and connect with the community.
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Wooli Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — Rawhide Rodeo Arena — Ages 18+ — Experience a night of electrifying beats with Wooli and enjoy an unforgettable show.
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HF&T at Citrus Gardens
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Citrus Gardens Mobile Park — Free entry — Enjoy food, conversation, and learn to play the enjoyable game of Hand Foot and Toe.
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Chandler Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in donation after two visits — Engage with local entrepreneurs and enhance your business connections in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Tiffany Haddish: The Funny and Fearless Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Showroom At Gila River Hotels & Casinos — Ticket prices start at $59 — Enjoy a night of laughter with Tiffany Haddish's comedic brilliance.
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Chandler Arizona Business Networking Event
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee — Build powerful connections and amplify your business in a heart-centered community.
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