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Gilbert police have identified the pedestrian killed in a collision with a train as a 23-year-old male, but have not released his identity.
Pedestrian identified in fatal train collision
The  pedestrian killed in a collision with a train in Gilbert has been identified and next of kin notified, police said. The victim was a 23-year-old male, but Gilbert police did not release … more
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Swim lessons reduce the risk of drowining, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Poolwerx, Goldfish Swim Schools team up for free swim lessons
Poolwerx is teaming up with Goldfish Swim School to focus on the importance of water safety and drowning prevention and education for both parents and children by offering free … more
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The Parade of Nations is a highlight of the Gilbert Global Village Festival.
Gilbert hosting annual Global Village Festival on April 1
Gilbert will host its annual Gilbert Global Village Festival, a free multicultural celebration for all ages, April 1 on the Gilbert Civic Center Lawn, 50 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert.  The … more
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Antonio Sanchez’s Mr. Zeke’s Restaurant in Gilbert has draft beer, which is not available in his father’s Lakeside-Pinetop restaurant.
Mr. Zeke’s Restaurant owner follows his father’s recipe for success
Antonio Sanchez is following the blueprint from his dad, Esequiel, in building the second Mr. Zeke’s Restaurant. more
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Portillo's Italian Beef sandwich is one of its most popular menu items.
Portillo's opens its Gilbert location
Portillo's is holding its grand opening March 31 for its location at  2650 S. Market St., Gilbert, in the SanTan Village Marketplace. The Oak Brook, Illinois-based chain is known for its … more
Gilbert Police are investigating a fatality in a train-pedestrian collision.
Pedestrian killed in collision with train in Gilbert
A collision between a pedestrian and  a train in Gilbert resulted in the pedestrian's death, police said. more
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Wyrred and Gilbert officials pull fiber rope at the rollout of the company's fiber technology construction in the town March 29.
Wyyred announces first rollout of fiber service in Gilbert
A fiber internet provider unveiled its plans March 29 to expand its service to Gilbert, where it has started putting in the infrastructure in three neighborhoods.  more
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Exterior lighting will be added to the Higley High courtyard, which is too dark at night in officials' estimation. The new academic building under construction is in the center background.
Work on Higley High continues despite bond defeat
Work on upgrading Higley High School to accommodate growth and renovate the aging facility is continuing, even after voters rejected the school district’s bond question. more
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Chad Thompson asks about "no" answers from a financial compliance questionnaire at the Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board meeting March 28.
Gilbert Public Schools board gives OK to financial audit, questionnaire
The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board approved an audit and a compliance questionnaire at its March 28 business meeting.  Both the Single Audit Reporting Package and the Uniform System … more
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Portillo’s plans to open a Queen Creek location later this year.
Popular Portillo’s set to open in Queen Creek
Portillo’s, the popular Chicago-style hot dog chain, plans to open a location in Queen Creek later this year.According to the company, Portillo’s will be located on the southeast corner … more
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Salt River Project will be raising rates in November.
SRP adds to November rate hike, average electric bill rises $12 monthly
Salt River Project will increase the average residential customers’ utility bill nearly $12 a month beginning in November. The SRP board of directors approved the increase Tuesday, March 28. … more
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Fred Thiele, 78, has had a lifelong interest in rocks like the geodes he holds in his shop’s yard.
Owner’s second career shows off Natural Expressions from earth
Fred Thiele says the difference between a museum and his Gilbert-based shop, Natural Expressions, is that it doesn’t cost to get in and everything is for sale. more
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Dawn Harrington, left, has been named principal at Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary and Stacey Martin, right, will lead Frances Brandon Pickett Elementary
Two Queen Creek schools get new principals
Frances Brandon Pickett Elementary and Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary will have new principals for the 2023-2024 school year. The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board and … more

Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department wants public input for its master plan that will guide the department's planning in the upcoming years.
Gilbert seeking public input for parks master plan
Gilbert is seeking public input as it is developing a 10-year parks and recreation master plan that will guide decision-making for future parks, trails and program offerings.   more
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Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is one of two East Valley hospitals for Dignity Health.
Dignity Health East Valley adds graduate medical education programs
Dignity Health announced the creation of graduate medical education programs to meet the health care needs of the East Valley community more
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Gilbert police have accused Dyllon DePalma of sexual conduct with a 15-year-old student.
Gilbert police looking for victims of karate instructor after arrest
The Gilbert Police Department is  seeking  to see if there are  additional victims of a Gilbert man accused of having sexual conduct  with a minor through a local martial arts … more
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Gilbert is looking for projects, especially for seniors, for its Volunteer Day of Service on April 15.
Gilbert looking for service projects for volunteers
The town of Gilbert is looking for potential service projects for its next Day of Service on April 15, especially from seniors who may need some extra help.   Projects can include assistance … more
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Alyssa Perez, a 17-year-old from Litchfield Park, rappels down a four-story building at the Aspire Academy on Saturday, March 18, in Gilbert.
Aspire Academy immerses girls in police, fire experience
Aspire Academy is a four-day immersive experience for girls ages 14 to 18 that teaches them about public-safety careers and allows them to take up some of the training challenges associated with police and fire. more
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Ocotillo Road is a quiet two-lane road between Greenfield and 148th Street, but plans call for it to be expanded to five lanes within the next three years.
Utilities driving Gilbert's design along Ocotillo Road
Shane Leonard knows well the Ocotillo Road area well and the situation Gilbert and Maricopa County island residents along the road find themselves in. He grew up not far away, at the corner of Higley … more
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Banner Gateway Medical center opened a five-story Women and Infant Services patient tower March 21 in Gilbert.
Banner Gateway opens its expansion in Gilbert
Banner Gateway Medical Center threw open the doors to its new, five-story patient tower and additional areas Tuesday, March 21, doubling the size of the hospital.   The $243-million … more
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Brandon Ryff appeared before Gilbert Town Council on several occasions to criticize town actions or those of Mayor Brigette Peterson.
Gilbert resident files 2 notices of claim against town
A Gilbert resident and frequent critic of Mayor Brigette Peterson is part of two notices of claim against the town filed Monday related to his ejection from a September town council … more
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Great Hearts Academies will open two separate private faith-based schools in Phoenix in fall 2023.
Great Hearts Academies will open 2 faith-based schools 
Arizona-based charter-school chain Great Hearts Academies is expanding its school network to include Great Hearts Christos, private, faith-based academies set to open this fall in Gilbert and … more
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Gilbert needs applicants for its Parks and Recreation Board.
Gilbert seeking applicants for Parks and Recreation Board
The town of Gilbert is seeking applicants for three volunteer positions on the Parks and Recreation Board.  The Parks and Recreation Board strives to ensure that citizens of every segment of … more
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Kristopher Treat, Higley USD's Professional Development Director, explains to the HUSD Governing Board what the district is doing to implement its "Portrait of a Graduate" traits among its students.
District working to implement 'Higley-ized' Portrait of a Graduate
Higley USD is working to implement the “Higley-ized” version of “Portrait of a Graduate” that the Governing Board adopted last May.  But the effort has come under some … more
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Gilbert is among the cheapest places in the country to have a beer, according to betting.com.
St. Paddy's Day alert: Gilbert among cheapest places for beer
Gilbert is among the cheapest places in the United States to get a beer, according to a study from an online betting site.  Just in time for St. Patrick’s … more
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