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Glendale mayoral hopeful Aldama's signatures challenged in court Monday
EDUCATION
Deer Valley Unified looking at 125 full-time vacancies to fill
election 2024
Meet the Arizona senate candidates for Legislative District 27
FINAL FOUR 2024

Glendale enjoys weekend as sports epicenter

Thus far, no dollar amounts have been released to quantify what the Final Four meant economically to Glendale or the greater Valley from April 5-8. The title game attendance of 74,423 that …
NEIGHBORS

Soldier's Best Friend honors Flag Day in Glendale

Soldier’s Best Friend will host its first annual Flag Day Luncheon at 11 a.m. Friday, June 14 at Chicken-N-Pickle, 9330 W Hanna Lane, Glendale, in Westgate. 
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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 …

Cards' rebuild hits its apex with 11 picks in the NFL draft, including the No. 4 overall selection

The Arizona Cardinals’ rebuilding project is about to hit one of its most important moments. Second-year general manager Monti Ossenfort has been building toward this draft since he was hired in …

NFL draft has potential to set a record for most players on offense selected in the first round

The 2024 NFL draft has the potential to set a record for most players on offense selected in the first round. No draft has seen more than 19 players on offense chosen in the first round. That …
HIRING

Hiring event set for Abrazo Arrowhead Campus

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is holding a hiring event for all hospital departments on Thursday, April 25.
EDUCATION

Deer Valley Unified STEAM Family Night event coming to Glendale

STEAM Family Night in Deer Valley Unified School District is coming to Glendale.

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LOCAL NEWS
election 2024

Meet the candidates running for Congressional District 8

The stage is now set for the 2024 Congressional District 8 election, and it will be highly competitive on the Republican side of the bill.
EDUCATION

Deer Valley Unified to host job fair in Phoenix

Deer Valley Unified School District is hosting a job fair this weekend.
BUSINESS

Glendale-based Avana earns technological breakthrough award

Glendale-based AVANA Companies, a comprehensive lending and asset management ecosystem, was named a winner of the 2024 FinTech Breakthrough Awards for “Best Real Estate Investment …
GOVERNMENT

Glendale council names Baldenegro to open seat

A lifelong Glendale resident, and avid volunteer will represent the Ocotillo District on the Glendale City Council. Leandro Baldenegro was unanimously appointed to fill the vacancy during a special …
2024 ELECTION

Meet the 5 Glendale City Council candidates

Candidates officially filed their petitions April 1 to run in the 2024 primary election for three Glendale City Council seats. One current councilman will face a challenger, while Sahuaro …
Sports

Cactus League announces highest attendance total since pre-pandemic

PEORIA – To trace the success of this spring’s Cactus League, look no further back than the 2023 World Series, when the Texas Rangers blanked the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-0, in Game 5 at …
NEIGHBORS

Grandparents raising grandchildren gather in Glendale

Grandparents and the grandchildren they are raising came together on Saturday, April 6, for an  afternoon of good food and good times at the Annual Grandfamilies Picnic hosted by Duet: Partners …

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Who is the West Valley Preps 2023 football playoffs Week 3 player of the week?

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
On a Friday night last May, there was hardly a dry eye in the house as members of the Mayor’s Military Mission, proud families, and friends honored the nearly 350 young men and women from high …
With the rise of artificial intelligence and job automation, it’s possible that certain industries and occupations may become obsolete. However, studies show that what AI is not replacing are …
Imagine you’re at an outdoor dinner party (yes, COVID-friendly). It’s October, and the conversation steers towards the World Series. While you are generally culturally literate, you know …

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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Entertainment
The TroubleMakers will play in Glendale on April 13 followed by a gig in Glendale on April 26.

Troublemakers, Playbacks tour Northwest Valley

The AZ Playbacks and The TroubleMakers will finish the month of April with shows in the Northwest Valley. Those gig are: * From  7-10 p.m., Saturday, April 13  The TroubleMakers …
The Cardinals run on the field prior to a game Jan. 7, 2024, in Glendale.

Cardinals to host Draft Party in Glendale

The Arizona Cardinals are inviting fans to the annual Draft Party to watch the team build for the future.
Valley Metro is offering an app to help plan trips to Final Four events this weekend

Valley Metro, Phoenix partner for free rides to Final Four events

Valley Metro and the city of Phoenix are making it easier to travel to favorite NCAA Men’s Final Four   events April 5-8 by providing free rides through the Valley Metro app . To take …
The Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden is outside the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Bworn St.

Green Living Series sprouts in Glendale

Glendale will begin a Green Living Series later this month with multiple classes at the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St. All classes will offer a free seed, plant and book exchange. …
State Farm Stadium in Glendale is dressed up to host the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four. All four teams will practice Friday and the semifinals are Saturday, starting at 3:09 p.m., fithe the title game at 6:20 p.m. Monday.

Final Four weekend kicks off Friday in Glendale, Phoenix

After months of anticipation the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four hits the Valley with full force for four days of events, starting Friday.  Here is the schedule of events open to the …

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