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Peoria sheds some light on Hyperion Technologies locating in northwest Valley

Peoria city officials are shedding some light on proposed plans for Phoenix-based Hyperion Technologies locating in the northern part of the city.
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Peoria student inducted into Gold Humanism Honor Society

Jonathan Kertich, of Peoria, was one of 31 students from the Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, class of 2025, inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
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At CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Phoenix, It's About Time

"Julia is the best provider I've ever had. She's really taking great care of me, and I hope to have her until the end of my time." - CenterWell Sun City patient "This was an incredible …
economic development

Peoria moves forward with general plan amendments

In a packed chamber on Sept. 17, the Peoria City Council approved general plan amendments that officials say will help comprehensively master plan two northern areas of the city and help to facilitate a hub of advanced industries there.
public education

Peoria Unified celebrates 6 National Merit semi-finalists across 3 schools

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently released the 2025 semifinalists and Peoria Unified has six semifinalists.
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Trial date set for Phoenix Suns superfan

The case against a Goodyear resident known for revving up the crowd as Mr. ORNG during Phoenix Suns games is set to go to trial in November. The Goodyear resident — former Peoria High …

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I have noticed a disturbing trend up here in the paradise of north Peoria. Like many, I came to north Peoria from somewhere else. In my case, I came from a state that severely mismanaged tax …
As the honored leaders of the Peoria Fire-Medical and Police Departments we are proud of the city’s unwavering support for public safety.
Group homes have had problems from the beginning. When the federal government mandated moving people out of institutions and into the community, they didn’t plan very well. Most states were not …

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Amid backlash, Proudfit, Rooks explain vote against mental health grant

In the wake of a heated reaction from parents, two Peoria Unified governing board members who voted against a grant funding extension for student mental health services are explaining why.
city planning

Peoria City Council to consider controversial General Plan amendments

Peoria City Council will consider final approval of proposed General Plan amendments at a public meeting Sept. 17.
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MCSO recovers body of drowned male at Lake Pleasant

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Remote Operating Vehicle has recovered the body of a male who drowned at Lake Pleasant yesterday.
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West Valley Preps' Glendale/Peoria badminton preview

The high school badminton season began Aug. 26 at schools across the state. West Valley Preps and Glendale Independent and Peoria Independent asked local high school coaches about their teams. Here …

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String trio Time for Three defies conventions by merging classical, Americana and singer-songwriter styles March 26.

Del E. Webb Center announces season performances

The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts in Wickenburg, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, has announced its 2024-25 season featuring a diverse lineup of performances. Encore Society members can secure …
The City of Peoria is gearing up for its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, ¡Somos Peoria!, on Saturday, Sept. 28.

¡Somos Peoria! 2024 to highlight diverse sampling of Latin music genres

The City of Peoria is gearing up for its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, ¡Somos Peoria!, on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Later this month Peoria resident Victor Landis will compete on the ice in the first round of the Qualifier Meat Cutting Challenge.

$25,000 prize heats up meat-cutting challenge on ice in Peoria

When local butchers hit the ice rink at AZ Ice in Peoiria Sept. 24, they won’t need skates or hockey sticks to score.

Bao, dumpling, noodles festival to make yummy return to Peoria

The Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival, with the Nom Nom Noodles Festival, will return for a sixth year.
Registration is almost closed for Peoria Fire-Medical’s Citizens Academy.

Last call to register for Peoria Fire-Medical Citizen's Academy

Registration is almost closed for Peoria Fire-Medical’s Citizens Academy.

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