Tempe, AZ|News|
Construction Begins On $177M North Tempe Development
Construction has started on a 651-unit apartment complex in North Tempe. Here's what to know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
- Phoenix, AZ
My name is Christopher Boan. I'm now the field editor/reporter for Arizona at Patch, covering the communities of the greater Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. Prior to joining Patch, I worked for KTAR.com & ArizonaSports.com, the East Valley Tribune, Tucson Local Media, and the Green Valley News & Sahuarita Sun. I have won 14 statewide awards during my career.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
1 Dead In Kino Parkway Crash Tuesday Morning
Harvard Ortiz, 43, died Tuesday morning after his SUV went airborne from Kino Parkway, landing in the Julian Wash, Tucson police said.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
1 Dead In Monday Night McDowell Road Hit-And-Run
A 51-year-old man died in a hit-and-run crash near West McDowell Road and North 67th Avenue on Monday night. Here's what we know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Teenager Killed In Midtown Phoenix Shooting Monday Night
An 18-year-old man is dead after a shooting in an alleyway near the intersection of 15th Avenue and Osborn Road in Phoenix on Monday night.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Multiple Tucson Area Districts Defy Ducey, Continue Mask Order
Three Tucson school districts will continue to enforce mask mandates, after Gov. Doug Ducey's executive order ending enforcement.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale Unified School District Keeps Mask Mandate
Scottsdale Unified School District will keep its mask mandate in place, despite Gov. Doug Ducey's executive order on the matter.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Phoenix Union High School District Keeping Mask Mandate
Phoenix Union High School District shirked Gov. Doug Ducey's executive order
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona, AZ|News|
Arizona Gives Day 2021 Shatters Record For Donations
Arizona Gives Day brought in $7.1M in donations for state-based nonprofits this year, breaking the organization's record in the process.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Make Mother's Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In Tucson
More eateries in Tucson may be open for Mother's Day 2021, but it's a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Make Mother's Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In Tempe
More eateries in Tempe may be open for Mother's Day 2021, but it's a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Make Mother's Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In Scottsdale
More eateries in Scottsdale may be open for Mother's Day 2021, but it's a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Make Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In Phoenix
More eateries in Phoenix may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Phoenix Mayor, 4 Council Members Make History At Inauguration
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and four City Council members made history on Monday.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
ASU Women's Soccer Qualifies For 1st NCAA Tournament Since 2014
The ASU Sun Devils' women's soccer team qualified for the NCAA Women's Soccer Championship for the first time since 2014 on Monday.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Hosting Virtual Town Hall On Bike Boulevards On Wednesday
The city of Tucson is debating whether to build bike boulevards at 8th Avenue, 18th Street, Campbell Avenue and Pinal Vista. Here's why.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona, AZ|News|
Gov. Doug Ducey Bans State 'Vaccine Passports'
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order banning the government from requiring COVID-19 "vaccine passports" Monday.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Hosting Virtual Historic Preservation Plan Meeting
The city of Tempe is hosting a Zoom public meeting next Monday at 6 p.m. to discuss its Historic Preservation Plan. Here's what to know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Food Bank Distribution Spikes In, Near Tucson
Tucson's Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona has seen a significant increase in need during the coronavirus.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Food Bank Distribution Skyrockets In, Near Phoenix
Phoenix's St. Mary's Food Bank, along with Mesa's United Food Bank have seen a significant increase in need during the coronavirus.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
2 Men Charged In Scottsdale Pawn Shop Burglary
Scottsdale police arrested Travis Stack and Joshua Bess in connection with a burglary at First Pawn on Scottsdale Road. Here's what to know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
