WestWorld events bring economic gain to Maricopa County

Scottsdale boasts large events annually that make a significant impact on its local economy and beyond. Several of those events are housed at …

West Valley Preps’ Week 5 football scoreboard

All games played on Sept. 13 6A Valley Vista 41  Willow Canyon (5A) 6 Liberty 36  Henderson (Nev.) Liberty 33 (Game played in Nevada) Mountain Ridge 43  Tolleson 33 5A Centennial …

In a year, Glendale’s downtown has become the West Valley's vegan hotspot

By Mark Carlisle Independent Newsmedia Just over a year ago, Valley vegans would have given little thought to downtown Glendale when looking for a place to eat. Now, it’s at or near the top …

Kawaii Sushi & Asian Cuisine opens in Glendale

The Glendale Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting early this month at Kawaii Sushi & Asian Cuisine – Deer Valley, at the corner of 67th Avenue and Happy Valley Road. The celebration …

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Erin Thorburn The Greater Maricopa Foreign Trade Zone has come a long way since its inception in 2010. Designed to foster economic development and attract new businesses to the West Valley, the …

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By Richard Smith Independent Newsmedia Just when it seemed time to retire the old “Mountain Ridge football is a sleeping giant” narrative, the program is at least yawning and rubbing its …

West Valley Preps' Week 4 football scoreboard

All games played on Sept. 13 6A Shadow Ridge 43  Willow Canyon (5A) 14 Liberty 30  Mesa Desert Ridge 28 Laveen Cesar Chavez 48  Mountain Ridge 38   Phoenix Desert Vista 41  …

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mathew R. Hobbs graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program …

Advisor focuses on serving airmen at Luke Air Force Base

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s senior enlisted advisor is making it his mission to ensure airmen and families at Luke Air Force Base have the products they need, whether shopping …

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By Mark Carlisle Independent Newsmedia More development is planned for vacant land near one of north Glendale’s major intersections. The 21-acre lot at the northwest corner of 51st Avenue …

Epic Wings hosts grand opening this weekend for 1st Arizona location, in Glendale

Southern California-based Epic Wings is bringing its flavor to Arizona. The restaurant is hosting a grand opening event Friday and Saturday, officially launching its first Arizona location at 9524 …

Chompie’s restaurants to celebrate 40 years in business

Chompie’s, with five Valley locations including 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, 1145, Glendale, is celebrating its 40-year anniversary in February. Forty years ago, the Borenstein Family — Lou …

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