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GLENDALE NEWS & BUSINESS

Dallas wins fourth straight with 3-2 victory over Arizona

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Hot-shooting Roope Hintz scored his seventh goal in eight games and the Dallas Stars extended their winning streak to four with a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on …

Transportation

Tempe sees record traffic deaths, despite ‘Vision Zero’ efforts

This past weekend, memorials honoring lives lost to traffic accidents in 2020 were dotted around the city of Tempe, cropping up on deadly streets and intersections.

Draisaitl, McDavid 4 points each as Oilers beat Coyotes 5-3

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each had two goals and two assists to lead the Edmonton Oilers past the Arizona Coyotes 5-3 on Wednesday night. Draisaitl has 10 goals …

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Rent in one Glendale ZIP code increases 142% in past month

The past month has seen more twists and turns in the Glendale real estate market.

Tourism

Wanted: West Valley hotel developments

When COVID-19 hit Arizona, the state’s robust tourism and hospitality industries were the hardest hit. But Arizona leaders say tourism is on its way back in a big way, and there’s a tremendous need for additional lodging to house all the visitors flocking to the Valley.

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Feeling Thankful: Glendale Fire honors heroes who saved man’s life

Tony Gido has more to be thankful for this week than in past Thanksgiving holidays.

Coyotes looking to the future through awful 2021-22 start

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes, by any measure, are off to an awful start. It's not just that they're losing. Sometimes it's by a lot. By three goals, four, occasionally more. …

Boone scores 3 goals in Blue Jackets' 5-4 win over Coyotes

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Boone Jenner had three goals, Yegor Chinakhov scored in the seventh round of a shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets outlasted the Arizona Coyotes 5-4 on Thursday night. …

Business

Abrazo salutes hospital workers, first responders with Heroes Day

Abrazo Health hospitals across the Valley, including the Arrowhead campus, 18701 N. 67th Ave., invited local first responders as well as hospital staff to enjoy burgers, hot dogs and other treats grilled and served by hospital leaders, Nov. 17.

Glendale shops to participate in Small Business Saturday

Historic Downtown Glendale’s shops and restaurants will celebrate Small Business Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27.

Glendale smoke shop accepts plea for tobacco tax crimes

A Glendale smoke shop owner pleaded guilty to selling red-stamped cigarettes with Intent to Evade Taxes, a Class 5 felony, the Arizona Department of Revenue announced Nov. 16.

New development leads way for future industrial sites in Glendale

The first mid-bay, multi-tenant industrial development to rise within Glendale’s Loop 303 Corridor has been completed and delivered to market.

Sports

Stingy Cactus defense smaller, but quick to strike

Sports

Stingy Cactus defense smaller, but quick to strike

Who is the West Valley Preps 2021 football playoffs Week 1 player of the week?

Neighbors & Good News

Peoria Diamond Club announces annual holiday toy drive

The Peoria Diamond Club is hosting the 24th annual Volunteer Holiday Toy Drive Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave. After embarking on a successful partnership with …

Manny Burruel talks about his approach to creating art in the studio of his Glendale home on Nov. 9.

Glendale artist eager to return to live exhibitions

Arizona history through eyes and the paintbrushes of Manny Burruel is so vivid that even others find familiarity in his pieces.

In 2017 the Phoenix Rescue Mission kicked off its first Frozen Turkey Drive in Glendale.

Frozen turkey donation drive coming to Glendale

Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Frozen Turkey Saturday this month aims to collect more than 1,500 turkeys.

Workers with The Soap Gal unload a delivery to benefit the Phoenix Rescue Mission.

Mesa company donates to rescue mission with Glendale location

Mesa-based soap manufacturer The Soap Gal donated 4,500 pounds of soap (roughly 70,000 bars) to Phoenix Rescue Mission in support of Arizonans facing homelessness.

Golf tourney will benefit Glendale police K-9 Unit

An upcoming golf tournament will raise money for the Glendale Police Department’s K-9 Unit.

This image was taken in a Glendale home experiencing haunts like night terrors, voices and toys turning on.

Halloween is also the season for real Glendale haunted houses

When a paranormal investigator talks about one of the scariest experiences he’s ever had, you can be sure it was frightening.

2 Glendale locations offering free COVID testing throughout October

Easy Testing has an ongoing partnership with Maricopa County to offer free COVID-19 testing for the community at two Glendale locations:

Q&A: Meet Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Nathan Smith

Nathan Smith is the chief program officer with Phoenix Rescue Mission, which provides solutions to people facing hunger and homelessness.

Free multi-service event for veterans coming to Glendale

The eighth annual “Stand Up for Veterans” event takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 at Arizona Christian University, 1 W. Firestorm Way, Glendale.

As host of ‘The People's Open’ Phoenix Thunderbirds raise more than $3.8 million for Arizona charities

The Thunderbirds --- hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open --- announced the 2021 edition of “The People’s Open” raised more than $3.8 million that will be awarded to Arizona …

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Education

Glendale teachers receive Fiesta Bowl Charities money for classrooms

Some 400 teachers across Arizona — including more than a dozen from across Glendale — received money from the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program.

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WEST VALLEY PREPS

2021 West Valley Preps Week 12 football scoreboard

Games Nov. 11 4A #21 Northwest Christian (3-7) 42, #19 Greenway (5-4) 20 Games Nov. 12 (last night of regular season) 6A #4 (#6 Open) Liberty (8-2) 42, #18 Centennial (3-7) …

WEST VALLEY PREPS

2021 West Valley Preps Week 11 football scoreboard

Games Nov. 5 6A #4 (#7 Open) Liberty (7-2) 21, #6 (#9) Phoenix Brophy Prep (6-3) 9 #17 Mountain Ridge (7-2) 51, #23 Shadow Ridge (4-5) 20 #18 Boulder Creek (4-5) 20, #29 Valley …

WEST VALLEY PREPS

Deer Valley volleyball makes epic comeback to reach second round

Before even thinking about coming back to win the final three sets and advance in the 4A volleyball playoffs, Deer Valley had to fight off six match points to survive the third set. Remarkably, Remarkably, the #9 seeded Skyhawks did both at #8 Phoenix Thunderbird Nov. 4.

WEST VALLEY PREPS

Ironwood volleyball continues fun season with play-in win

Ironwood does not want this unexpected treat of a girls volleyball season to end any time soon and earned one more game Tuesday night. The Eagles lost eight seniors from the 2020 team that …

WEST VALLEY PREPS

Deer Valley senior RB Hill trucks competition

Ashton Hill’s father, Shawn, recently took a break from trucking now and working in sales. His son has filled the gap this fall, trucking opponents. The Deer Valley senior was in the top 20 …

WEST VALLEY PREPS

Rising Kellis football clinches winning record with shutout

For the third time in four weeks the fourth quarter of a Kellis football game featured a running clock in the fourth quarter. The difference in 2021 is all three times the running clock was initiated by the Cougars

WEST VALLEY PREPS

2021 West Valley Preps Week 10 scoreboard

Game Oct. 28 4A #16 Deer Valley (6-2) 40, Buckeye Youngker (2-6) 20 Games Oct. 29 6A #6 (#9 Open) Liberty (6-2) 33, #11 Phoenix Pinnacle (3-5) 27 #24 Boulder Creek (3-5) …

Your Glendale Voices

Opinion

Dickerson:: Give new life to a deserving Arizona pet for Adopt a Senior Pet Month

At the Arizona Humane Society, we care for and love each and every one of the more than 15,000 sick, injured and abused pets that walk through our doors each year. But, of course, we can’t help but have some that pull on our heartstrings just a tad bit more than others … this includes our beloved senior pets.

Wealth versus worth: Remembering Tex Earnhardt

If you’ve ever traveled by motorcycle, you know stopping for gas can be time consuming. Dismount, take off your helmet and gloves, unzip your riding pants, dig your wallet out of your jeans, angle the pump perfectly to avoid squirting gas on the tank, etc. It can be cumbersome.

Reminiscing: Arizona chefs, restaurateurs share cherished Thanksgiving memories

Prominent chefs and restaurateurs from around the Valley share some of their favorite Thanksgiving memories with the Independent Newsmedia reader community, including favorite holiday dishes and some of the unique family traditions they’ve cherished over the years.

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