Mayor Hugh Hallman

Earlier this week, Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman announced that a Hyatt hotel will replace the Le Meridian planned for Hayden Ferry Lakeside . This coming just a few weeks after the public learned of Starwood’s departure from Tempe. While it has been nearly a year since employees of Starwood and Suncor were aware of the change it only became public knowledge a month ago. It would have been nice to have a Le Meredian hotel, which would really put Tempe on an international scale. Fortunately, the $100+ million project will still be a high-end hotelier, Hyatt Regency. The Hyatt, which will offer 240 hotel ... Read Full Story

Wow, what a whirl-wind weekend around here. Friday morning , I was able to attend a "media preview" prior to the last public light rail ride before Saturday's Grand Opening. At this preview, there were local politicians, celebrities and a bunch of media people all hanging out around the trains, talking about the system. This began at 6:00, followed by announcements from Metro CEO Rick Simonetta , Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman and Mesa Mayor Scott Smith . There was also an autograph session with Todd McFarlane where he signed our "Preview Pass" prior to boarding the trains for one last time prior to the Grand ... Read Full Story

Earlier this week, the developer of Centerpoint Condominiums , Ken Losch of Avenue Communities unveiled his vision for Hayden Flour Mill to the Tempe's Mayor, Hugh Hallman.  Similarly, building permits for the project were recently approved, making way for the development to start construction this summer. Located on the southeast corner of Rio Salado Drive and Mill Avenue in Downtown Tempe, sits the vacant historic mill silo and factory that dates back to 1874.  While it hasn't been used for decades, Losch has been formulating a vision that will transform the historic structure into a work of art.  The first phase, which will include ... Read Full Story

Tempe: 34 Eagles Of Death Metal tickets for Marquee Theatre Friday September 19th. - Unused promotional bundle - Price cut to $55 broker confirmed Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:41:41 ID 685702 From Eagles Of Death Metal tickets: http://tickets.gruvr.com/?concert=Eagles-Of-Death-Metal-in-tempe-on-Sep-19-08 Read Full Story

Tempe: 19 Gavin DeGraw tickets for Marquee Theatre Monday September 22nd. - Unused promotional bundle - Dropped broker confirmed Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:44:19 ID 706527 From Gavin DeGraw tickets: http://tickets.gruvr.com/?concert=Gavin-DeGraw-in-tempe-on-Sep-22-08 Read Full Story