Good Day
Chandler
Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Chandler. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of friends, family, and supporters gathered at a downtown Chandler restaurant on September 23 to celebrate what would have been Preston Lord’s 18th birthday. Nick Lord, his father, took his turn in the dunk tank while Melissa Ciconte emceed and thanked guests for honoring Preston’s life. Chandler Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Graveyard Shift Coffee lost its Mayo Clinic spot when a hospital said its name and logo were offensive—this loss removed a key business source for the coffee truck built to serve night shift hospital workers. 12 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Brookings Institution report finds that the Phoenix metro area is a star hub in artificial intelligence with strong firm data readiness and academic support—though low venture capital may slow the growth of new AI startups. KJZZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chandler voters will decide on two City Charter amendments on November 4—one updating term limits for Council and Mayor and the other clarifying the City Manager's hiring and removal—while local council member Matt Orlando, who filed his mayoral candidacy for 2026, says the changes are meant to clear up ambiguities in local governance. The proposals aim to bring modern best practices to city administration and ensure transparent operations. Chandler Independent
- ➤ The westbound Loop 202 ramp to westbound I-10 near Chandler will be closed from 9 p.m. today until 9 p.m. Saturday for pavement maintenance, according to ADOT. Drivers should plan detours using the Kyrene Road or 40th Street exit — using Chandler Boulevard to access westbound I-10. Chandler Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Six student-athletes from Chandler Unified School District are taking part in the Messages of Hope campaign to raise awareness about teen suicide prevention in September (teen suicide prevention awareness month). They join 40 teens from 24 schools statewide and have been urged by school mentors to share their struggles as support remains available through hotline numbers on student IDs and a local clinic. Chandler Arizonan
- ➤ Local Valley kid Hudson Tenuto is hosting his annual fundraiser to build autism awareness—he aims to complete 2,000 hits in batting practice by Oct. 11. 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has formed an advisory committee to bring NHL hockey back and named Andrea Doan to lead the effort, noting that past arena and ownership problems make the West Valley an unlikely home. The committee will work to secure stable ownership and a new arena in downtown or the East Valley—steps seen as essential for the plan. KJZZ
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Grandparents Day Celebration
9 AM – 12 PM — Chandler Senior Center — Registration required — Bring your grandchildren for a joyful celebration dedicated to all the wonderful grandparents in our community.
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Ledisi Sings Dinah Washington
7:30-9 p.m. — Chandler Center for the Arts — Tickets available via Ticketmaster — Experience the soulful sounds of Ledisi paying tribute to the legendary Dinah Washington.
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Rocktoberfest
4:30-10 p.m. — Chandler Park — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate craft beer and live rock music at the inaugural Rocktoberfest festival.
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AZ Mariachi and Folklorico Festival
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Chandler Center for the Arts — Cost info not provided — Celebrate vibrant Mariachi music and folkloric dance in a lively cultural showcase.
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Javi Bailon's Comedy Night
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Tickets required — Get ready for a hilarious night with Javi Bailon!
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