Daily editionFriday, October 16th, 2026
Good morning, Chandler.
The Good Day Chandler Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Community
Valley Bloom marks 10 years in its new free-standing location with a ‘10 Years of Blooming’ party on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2326 N. Alma School Rd — the event will honor longtime supporter Michael Pollack and highlight added support for local children.
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Education
On Oct. 7, demographers from Applied Economics presented data to the school board showing that Chandler Unified enrollment will drop moderately over the next decade due to lower birth rates, high housing costs, and more charter and private schools.
The analysis points to a slower decline than the worst-case scenario.
Chandler IndependentRead more
Real Estate
Demolition is underway at the former Bashas' site in Chandler, but the historic water tower still stands to make way for 107 new single-family homes.
Neighbors are waiting for K. Hovnanian Homes to provide a removal timeline.
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