Maricopa County could help with rent, Gilbert businesses open: News from Phoenix area

Maricopa County is beginning a new rental assistance program for residents outside of the cities of Phoenix and Mesa who have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency, according to a news release from the county. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

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By CI Staff Compilation | 7:02 AM Jul 20, 2020 MST | Updated 7:02 AM Jul 20, 2020 MST

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Chandler

Maricopa County could help thousands of residents with rent

Maricopa County is beginning a new rental assistance program for residents outside of the cities of Phoenix and Mesa who have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency, according to a news release from the county.

Douglas Allred Co. breaks ground on two new buildings in Chandler's Price Corridor

Douglas Allred Co. recently broke ground on two additional office buildings at its Park Place Development on Price Corridor, according to a news release from the city of Chandler.

Chandler City Council approves first-mile, last-mile program in effort to bolster transit reach in south Chandler

The Chandler City Council approved a first-mile, last-mile pilot program aimed at getting residents to and from bus stops easier and cheaper through a partnership with Lyft.

Gilbert

Power Core Plus opens a Gilbert location

Power Core Plus opened a second location at 3978 E. Chandler Heights Blvd., Ste. 102, Gilbert, on May 18. The fitness boutique studio offers Pilates, barre and yoga with child care available.

Dip-The Wax Spot opens salon in Gilbert

Dip—the Wax Spot opened May 11 at 979 N. Gilbert Road, Ste. 218, Gilbert. The salon specializes in brow and Brazilian waxing but does perform full-body waxing.

Vito's now serving pizza, Italian dishes at a Gilbert location

Vito’s Pizza and Italian Ristorante opened a location at 4865 S. Higley Road, Ste. 101, Gilbert, on May 25. The location is the third in the Valley for Vito’s.

Higley, Chandler district board positions competitive; Gilbert council candidate also seeks community college board seat

Higley USD and Chandler USD will have competitive races for governing board seats in November.

A/C Rangers Heating and Cooling taking calls in Gilbert area

A/C Rangers Heating and Cooling opened for calls April 18. The locally owned and operated heating, ventilation and air conditioning company does installation, service and 24/7 emergency calls.

Tom Blodgett and Alexa D’Angelo contributed to this report.

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Chandler Education Association: Some teachers, parents feel 'ignored' after board decides to resume in-person learning

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More COVID-19 vaccination appointments available Jan. 19; plus, see where you can get your COVID-19 vaccination in Maricopa County

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Number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 down slightly

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New Chandler council members take seats; Mark Stewart selected as vice mayor

The Chandler City Council has a new vice mayor and two new members.

Laser Components Detector Group moves into new Chandler space

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The location's decor will pay homage to the town's history as the "Hay Shipping Capital of the World." (Courtesy Cracker Barrel Old Country Store)

Cracker Barrel coming to Gilbert; wine bar set for Chandler and more top Phoenix-area news

Read the most popular news from the past week in Chandler and Gilbert.

Arizona to add second vaccination center after successes at State Farm Stadium in Glendale

Gov. Doug Ducey and Arizona Department of Health Services announced Jan. 14 the launch of a second vaccination site after the success of the state's first 24/7 vaccination site at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. The second location will be at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

Here is a look at the latest COVID-19 updates from Chandler USD. (Alexa D'Angelo/Community Impact Newspaper)

Chandler USD to return to in-person learning Jan. 19

The Chandler USD governing board voted for students to return to campuses Jan. 19.