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Grant Coffey in his Corte Bella home displays a decorated ceremonial paddle presented to him by fellow Marines who served alongside his late son, Keaton, as a tribute to the young Marine they considered one of their own.
Sun City West father shares son’s life, loss and legacy
When Grant Coffey dreams about his son, Keaton, he seldom sees the Marine who went to war. He sees a little boy, often at their family home or his grandmother’s house. more
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Kelsey Spencer and Bella will be on hand for the Silver Lining Riding Fall Festival in Peoria on Friday, Nov. 13.
Peoria fall festival celebrates healing power of horses
A little boy with Down syndrome had never spoken a word. But one day, after riding a horse, he climbed down, looked at the people around him and said his name for the first time. more
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The Phoenix Symphony, pictured here with conductor Paolo Bortolameolli, will return to its performances starting Nov. 12 with “Brahms’ Serenade No. 1” at Musical Instrument Museum.
Phoenix Symphony to resume concerts after financial crisis
Less than three weeks after a financial crisis halted its season and left 66 musicians temporarily without pay, the Phoenix Symphony is preparing to perform again. more
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Residents vote Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Deer Valley Unified School District main office in Phoenix.
Incumbent moves into 2nd as Deer Valley school board race remains tight
The Deer Valley Unified School District governing board election race remains close with fewer than 900 votes making up the difference — for now — between candidates seeking the second of two seats opening on the five-member board next month. more
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On Nov. 2, the Phoenix Symphony’s musicians and its board and staff released a joint statement that indicates that talks to possibly resume the organization’s cancelled season continue.
Phoenix Symphony could resume performances ‘this month’
Less than two weeks ago the Phoenix Symphony’s season came to a sudden halt. Now, ongoing talks indicate possible signs for the music to return to the stage. more
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The Phoenix Symphony, pictured here with conductor Paolo Bortolameolli, announced Tuesday that it is suspending the remainder of its 2026-27 season following its Nov. 1 performance.
Phoenix Symphony to suspend season, lay off musicians
The Phoenix Symphony will suspend the remainder of its 2026-27 season following its Nov. 1 performance, citing a financial shortfall that has left the organization unable to meet its operating obligations. more
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Carvin Jones tears through his set at a bar in Scottsdale in October 2024. Jones died Sept. 20 after a battle with cancer.
Valley to celebrate life, legacy of bluesman Carvin Jones
One of the Valley’s favorite sons of the blues will be laid to rest here at home. more
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Kids help pack food boxes in Vistancia for families facing food insecurity.
Peoria kids pack meals — and lessons — to fight hunger
Editor's note: This article first appeared in  Sun Life Magazine ,  a Daily Independent publication . Inside Vistancia’s Learning Lounge, bags of canned chicken, rice, pasta, peanut … more
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After sunset the “Gallows, Ghosts & Gunpowder” walking tour in Glendale leads visitors about a mile through the old downtown, using historic buildings and landmarks as the setting for stories about Glendale’s past. Tours begin at 8 p.m. near the street clock at 58th and Glendale avenues.
10 things every West Valley resident should do this fall
After months of planning our lives around triple-digit temperatures, hunting for shaded parking spaces, and treating the walk from the car to the grocery store as an endurance event, fall has arrived in the Valley. more
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Goodyear’s Arts & Culture Coordinator Layne Ruiz stands in the Georgia T. Lord Library exhibition space where public art, like the “Make Believe” exhibit, will be on display starting Oct. 7.
Goodyear exhibition invites artists to ‘Make Believe’
For Sydney Storment, the invitation to “Make Believe” sounded almost as if it had been written for her. more
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Deer Valley Unified candidate Q&A: Staff Pay & Retention
Four candidates are vying for two open seats on the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board in the Nov. 3 general election. David Alvarado, Paul Carver, Kristi Cooper and Julie Stockwell are seeking four-year terms on the five-member board. more
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Food is only part of the fun at the Arizona State Fair, which opens today and runs through Nov. 1.
Weekend Picks: Valley events for Oct. 2-4
October has arrived in the Valley, and the first weekend of the month brings plenty of reasons to get out of the house — whether that means taking a spin on the midway, raising a stein or spending an evening exploring Taiwanese culture. more
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