
Lost ASU Class Ring Found After 22 Years
An elevator maintenance worker in Tempe recovered a ring that slipped off George Rose Sr.'s finger decades ago.
Lifestyle in Tempe runs on culture, family, home, hobbies and shopping, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting explores the habits and choices that define daily living across the city.

An elevator maintenance worker in Tempe recovered a ring that slipped off George Rose Sr.'s finger decades ago.
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Should your city approve more luxury apartment towers near campuses?
The multi-use complex will feature two towers and space for retail on a site near Trader Joe's and Arizona State University.

Arizona State University recognizes three first-generation students for their academic and community contributions.
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Do you believe shared-space small businesses are a positive addition to your local community?
The new plant-based, gluten-free tea shop at 1730 E. Warner Road offers over 45 premium loose-leaf tea varieties.

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Should large institutions be held responsible for the labor practices of their contracted service providers?
A 19-year-old employee alleges she was forced to change her hijab by a supervisor at an ASU food service location.

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Should student governments provide online students with the same representation as in-person students?
The student government recently authorized virtual meeting attendance for non-resident students to boost engagement.

Regular subjects here include shifting cultural norms, changes in how families spend their time, home trends, evolving hobbies and retail habits. Coverage stretches across the city and into the areas around it where those lifestyle choices are most visible. Demographic shifts in the city often influence which hobbies become popular or how families choose to use public spaces. Economic pressures frequently constrain how households balance their everyday spending and the activities they prioritize.