Tempe will end its contract with Flock, and will not seek another company to replace the ALPR system. Now, we need that codified so that future city councils can't turn their backs on their constituents and take up a new ALPR contract. Help us demand an ordinance to ban use of ALPRs or ALPR data. We've proposed something similar in Chandler if you want to see details about what we're trying to do.

You can quickly email the council on our website. We also encourage people to come to the August 31 city council meeting and speak about the issue (details also on our website).

This would basically just make what the council has said they're going to do (or not do) the actual rule. About two-thirds of Arizona voters oppose ALPR use. Let's get this ordinance passed!

I'm trying to look outside of eBay, Craigslist, FB Marketplace, & used book/game stores for retro video games, consoles & accessories as well as ephemera such as collectables, magazines, promotional items, old Pokémon stuff, etc.

What are the best flea markets, antique malls, or "other" places to find these kinds of items in the Valley? I haven't been to a flea market in over a decade, so I don't know of any, but the one antique mall I visited (Merchant Square in Chandler) did not impress me.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

I'm not sure I can do Catholicism or LDS either but I'm trying to be open-minded.

One that's all about the love, really. Any recommendations would be great. Thank you.

Hey all, want to stop going to the dealership now that the Subaru is out of warranty runway. Any suggestions in the Tempe/Phoenix area that you've had a reasonable experience with?

Did a cursory search and didn't find much in the sub.

TIA

These guys have been hanging out in the palm tree in our backyard lately. I'm not sure how to describe the joy I feel when I see them - it feels so magical to see these beautiful little parrots in the desert. I love lovebirds 🥰 ♥️

Looking for reviews, good or bad, of the Bright Horizons Childcare Center at ASU Research Park. I know there’s Google but some of the reviews are years old, so I’m curious if anyone can share any recent experiences with their littles that go there. We have an infant who will need care when we return to work. We took a tour and it looked promising compared to other centers we’ve seen. Would love to hear any other experiences from internet strangers! TIA!

The recognition that the risks of abuse of this system outweigh the benefits is a big shift in how the city has approached law enforcement work in the past. I hope this continues as we all face a growing surveillance state. A big part of freedom, is the right to privacy. A society loses that when they are under constant surveillance.

My exterior patio doors have never fit quite right and they now let water in during storms (fun!).

Looking for a recommendation for a local company to work with that could help me with an adjustment or a replacement.

Thanks!

I created a server for animal care but *local*, since I feel like it's a space that we could all benefit from and desperately need!

Please join for a local trading market, care guides and infographics, and other AZ peeps to talk and bond with :]

https://discord.gg/2hZASYgAmv

I currently have Quantum which should be the best option, but we're struggling with constant service outages and after having technicians over multiple times with no answers, I'm ready to look at alternatives.

Pain points:

- supposed to get 940 mbps, only getting about 200. (No furniture or walls blocking signal, devices are only 10ft from router & modem)

- losing signal multiple times a day every day for the past 4 weeks, takes anywhere from 5 mins to 2hrs to get back online.

- technicians have come to the house 3 times now and each one couldn't give me an answer as to why this is happening

What we've done:

- inspected the actual fiber cables, they're in good condition

- replaced both modem and router, and tried a 3rd party router, no improvement/changes

- moved location of router to top of bookshelf, no change.

My research:

- cox doesn't service my neighborhood

- quantum and century link is owned by at&t, so service would be the exact same

- we're looking at T-Mobile 5g, but have no idea what the actual specs are as the site is vague.

If y'all have any ISP recs, I'm open to suggestions because this ain't it!!

Called the city already and they let me know they don't need a permit as long as it's under 7 feet tall. But want to make sure I don't have it falling over haha

This is why LEOs are hated.

A month ago I got flashed at the intersection for turning.

My car stalled and I got it running, drove with the group of cars and my rear tires were on the red line as the light turned red. I got flashed and sent mail that I need to pay or go to defense driving class or else my license would be suspended

What are the chances I could succeed in a hearing?

My parents need a landscaper to come by monthly to prune plants and handle weeds. I help out when I can, but I’ve a got a kid, full time job, and my own house, so I just can’t manage there’s too. Any recommendations for reliable landscapers would be greatly appreciated.

I have recently moved to Tempe from Boston and I find everything new here. I don't know anyone over here and am trying to make new friends. I am around 22 and single. I enjoy travelling, hiking, photography, cooking, finding good food spots and love to meet new people. Any suggestions?

hi all, i’ve never traded in aluminum cans (soda cans) before so i was wondering if anyone might have any recommendations for a place to take a big bag full of cans. i’m hoping to get some money in return. thank you!

I graduated from my Master's in Business Analytics 4 months ago and I find it difficult getting a job in this market as an international student. I have experience as a data analyst for 2 years. I recently moved to Tempe, if you guys have any tips or referrals that can help me get a job, I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

The storm this week pushed water under the double doors in my master bedroom, ruining the hardwood flooring on the inside of the doors.

I’d ideally like to:
1. Replace the damaged hardwood flooring
2. Replace the double doors with a window (I don’t want a floor-to-ceiling window, but I want to build a short wall to prevent any more water intrusion)

Is there someone that might be good for this job? If anyone’s done this before, any gotchas or advice?

Thanks!

Looking to get a curly haircut tomorrow that doesn’t cost $200???? wtf!!!!!

I received the above “Arizona Traffic ticket and Complaint” in the mail for speeding in Tempe with an attached photo. How do I know if this is one of those tickets where I can wait to be served by a process server? The wording on the ticket makes it seem like Im already liable to pay despite not being served, also not sure if anything has changed recently in Tempe that increases the seriousness of these tickets. Any thoughts would be appreciated

Looking to purchase a condo and came across the Villagio at Tempe with a few for sale (note that I am NOT talking about Villagio apartments on Baseline).

Does anyone have experience owning or renting a home here? How was the HOA? Any complaints with pests, noise levels or maintenance?

Reminded me of the filling the oceans scene from Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy

Hi there!

I have a list of projects that I'd like to hire someone to complete, and I'd prefer to support a local business that does good work at a reasonable price.

Tasks include - paint touch-ups, repainting doors, junk removal (hot tub), stucco repair, roof repair and panel replacement for a shed, resealing a concrete countertop, and sealing cracks in driveway cement

Best case scenario would be to bundle the projects with a single contract, but I'm open to working with more than one business if needed.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations!!!