Monday, September 15th, 2025
Good morning, Chandler. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ J. Alexander's is hiring today for its first Arizona steak and seafood restaurant in west Chandler and will open mid-November—its new site at 7111 W. Ray Road, the former Buca di Beppo location near Lowe's and In-N-Out Burger, will add 90 to 100 jobs. Chandler Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 14, ten East Valley Young Marines and adult volunteers from Chandler joined 76 others in Window Rock to honor the Navajo Code Talkers—few of whom are still living. They participated in a community service clean-up at the Navajo Nation Zoo, climbed the Code Talkers Monument, and ran a 5K to remember the World War II heroes. Chandler Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents strongly opposed a committee’s recommendation to close schools — including Mirada Elementary in Chandler — as the Kyrene School District faces a drop in enrollment; the proposal will be formally presented on Tuesday, Sept 16 with a board decision set for Dec 16. This opposition comes amid plans to convert one school into a gifted academy and close schools to bring remaining campuses closer to capacity. Chandler Arizonan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chandler City Council will vote on a nearly $1.6 million contract for work along a downtown street today—this project is one of many items on the agenda that also includes a 4 p.m. executive session for legal updates on several cases. Chandler Independent
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The Joe Perry Project Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Showroom At Gila River Hotels & Casinos — $69-$199 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by the iconic guitarist Joe Perry and his project.
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