Paul Maryniak

Tempe

Executive Editor at SanTan Sun News

Executive Editor at Scottsdale Progress

Executive Editor at Gilbert Sun News

Executive Editor at The Mesa Tribune

Executive Editor at Ahwatukee Foothills News

Executive Editor at Times Media Group

Executive Editor at The Chandler Arizonan

Articles

Kyrene’s spending plans clouded by GOP drama

1 week ago | ahwatukee.com | Paul Maryniak

As they move toward approving a proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, Kyrene administration and the governing board will be keeping an eye on an unusual rift in the Arizona Legislature that could throw an already tight spending plan into chaos. That rift is not the typical divide between the Republican-controlled Legislature and Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs – at least for now.
Ahwatukee mourns beloved business owner

1 week ago | ahwatukee.com | Paul Maryniak

To those who knew him, it was probably no surprise that even in death, longtime Ahwatukee resident and business owner Neal Aditya Vardhan Kedia gave of himself. On June 11, Neal was declared dead and his organs harvested at Chandler Regional Medical Center so that others could continue enjoying life that ultimately was robbed from him by an apparent brain aneurysm at age 41. Just three days earlier, his fiancé Sheema Dean had reached out to the community on social media asking for prayers.
More Tempe Union students engaging in clubs, sports

1 week ago | tempenews.com | Paul Maryniak

More Tempe Union High School District students participated in either sports or extracurricular activities on campus last school year than in 2023-24 – an encouraging sign for administrators concerned about students’ emotional well-being.
Phoenix launches safety effort on e-bikes and scooters

2 weeks ago | ahwatukee.com | Paul Maryniak

The growing popularity of electric bicycles and scooters is prompting Phoenix Police to ramp up a program that educates riders on their legal responsibilities while curbing violations in a "balanced" way.
Survey ties weak demand to mortgage rates

2 weeks ago | queencreektribune.com | Paul Maryniak

A pair of recent surveys by the nation’s seventh largest bank suggests the housing market’s trend away from a sellers’ market may not end soon while buyers won’t exactly be jumping to scoop up homes. The surveys by BMO bank on April 30 and May 1 not only showed that nearly three quarters of potential buyers call current mortgage rates a hindrance to entering the market but that most of them say rates would have to drop below 3% for them to get interested.
Surveys tie sluggish home sales to mortgage rates across the Valley

2 weeks ago | ahwatukee.com | Paul Maryniak

Apair of recent surveys by the nation’s seventh largest bank suggests the housing market’s trend away from a sellers’ market may not end soon while buyers won’t exactly be jumping to scoop up homes. The surveys by BMO bank on April 30 and May 1 not only showed that nearly three quarters of potential buyers call current mortgage rates a hindrance to entering the market but that most of them say rates would have to drop below 3% for them to get interested.
Kyrene panel to study two options with school closures

2 weeks ago | chandlernews.com | Paul Maryniak

The Long Range Planning Committee studying Kyrene School District’s vacant space problem has settled on two options for further study that both involve closing as many as six elementary campuses and possibly a middle school as well.
More Tempe Union students engaging in clubs, sports

2 weeks ago | ahwatukee.com | Paul Maryniak

More Tempe Union High School District students participated in either sports or extracurricular activities on campus last school year than in 2023-24 – an encouraging sign for administrators concerned about students’ emotional well-being.
Survey found seven homeless people in QC

2 weeks ago | queencreektribune.com | Paul Maryniak

It may surprise some Queen Creek residents that homeless people have been found in town. But on Jan. 27, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) volunteers interviewed seven unsheltered people in the town during their annual Point In Time (PIT) survey, although it provided no details about them. Whether they were the same seven PIT survey volunteers found last year is unknown, but what is known is that they didn’t live in a shelter because Queen Creek has none.
2024 QC crime rate rose 7% over prior year

2 weeks ago | queencreektribune.com | Paul Maryniak

The overall crime rate in Queen Creek rose 7% last year over 2023, driven mainly by increases in simple assaults and petty theft, according to police reports to the state Department of Public Safety. The town’s year-over-year crime rate increase was the second highest in the East Valley – surpassed only by Gilbert’s 9.05 increase – and comprised 1,329 crimes ranging from aggravated assaults to shoplifting.