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PARK THAT THOUGHT: COVID-19 halts Glendale parks funding boost, for now

Glendale’s Parks Department was due for a needed pay raise. After the coronavirus pandemic, that raise has been put on hold. The parks director hopes the department will only need to wait one …

Glendale searching for new top judge

Glendale is searching for a new top judge as Judge Elizabeth Finn, Arizona’s longest serving judge, is retiring after 40 years on the bench. Glendale’s presiding judge provides …

Sports anything but normal upon return

The return of professional sports will provide a portion of normalcy for many people, but what sports will look like is going to be far from normal.

COVID-19

Delay in start of school will also push back high school fall sports

COVID-19

Delay in start of school will also push back high school fall sports

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GLENDALE NEWS & SOCIAL MEDIA

Local news

Glendale police identify 2 killed in bicycle collision

Police are investigating after two people were killed in a collision in Glendale.

Arizona tops 112,000 cases of COVID-19

The Arizona Department of Health Services is reporting over 112,000 cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday morning.

Glendale to pick Christmas light company in Thursday meeting

A Scottsdale-based company wanted to be the new vendor of Christmas light for the annual Glendale Glitters light display, but the city staff decided to stick with its long-time vendor for the event. …

3 return options await Dysart district students

With school districts across the state beginning to release reopening plans, the Dysart Unified School District has developed a unique approach, ensuring the right fit for each student and family when school begins Tuesday, Aug. 4.

Luke changes F-16 paint scheme to single color

Two-toned F-16C Fighting Falcons are becoming a thing of the past a Luke Air Force Base. In late June, a team of nine 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Low Observable Aircraft Structural …

Arizona tops 108,000 cases of COVID-19

The Arizona Department of Health Services is reporting over 108,000 cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday morning. In Arizona, there are 108,614 cases and 1,963 deaths of the novel coronavirus, up …

Flags at half-staff for pilot killed in helicopter crash in Gila County

PHOENIX (AP) — Gov. Doug Ducey ordered flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff Wednesday for a pilot killed in a helicopter crash while helping fight a wildfire.

Empty the Shelters adoption event July 10-12 at county's West Valley Shelter

Maricopa County residents looking to bring a furry family member into their homes have an opportunity to do so for free this weekend when the Bissell Pet Foundation hosts its Empty the Shelters …

Arizona adds over 100 deaths of COVID-19, new daily high

Arizona health officials have added over 100 deaths of COVID-19 to the state’s total, though nearly half of them are due to death certificate matching.

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Neighbors & Good News

Peoria farmers market makes move to Glendale

Arizona Marine license plates honor the past, invest in our future

Glendale Library offers new automatic renewal service

West Valley Preps

WEST VALLEY PREPS

Baseball, softball players hope for Maricopa JUCO sports reprieve

Recent Valley Vista graduate Josette Orion was at work when she heard she was losing another season of softball.

WEST VALLEY PREPS

More Class of 2020 athletes sign with universities

The following local high school seniors have signed a letter of intent or made a verbal commitment to the following college programs.

WEST VALLEY PREPS

Plenty of Panthers among teams pausing summer workouts

As new COVID-19 cases in Arizona pile up daily at a record pace, some West Valley high schools and teams responded in the last week by pressing pause on offseason workouts. Many of these teams are …

WEST VALLEY PREPS

Baseball players earn Sports360AZ academic honors

On April 29, the website Sports360AZ named the baseball and softball all-academic teams. Players from local schools are included.

It’s all fair game as Arizona high school football eyes new year

Every aspect of the upcoming Arizona 2020 prep football season is considered tentative as the spread of COVID-19 will ultimately determine where, when and by whom prep football will be played.

Education

Desert Heights to host town hall, orientation nights

Desert Heights Preparatory Academy, 3540 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale, is hosting two events this month. The 5th through 12th grade charter school invites community members to its Back to School …

Opinion

Rogers: The crisis of the pandemic on individuals who have intellectual disabilities

COVID-19 poses extreme obstacles for people who have intellectual disabilities and thrive on routine, familiar activities, and people, such as family and friends. So, with everything going …

Business

More than 81,000 Arizona businesses get coronavirus loans

PHOENIX (AP) — Just over 81,000 Arizona small businesses were approved for loans worth $8.6 billion under a government program meant to keep people employed during the COVID-19 pandemic, …

Abrazo hospitals get help with stress

Nurses and other caregivers at Abrazo Health hospitals, including the Arrowhead campus, 18701 N. 67th Ave., Glendale, can take a respite from the challenges of patient care during the coronavirus pandemic with calming meditation videos on tablets donated by the Sufi Psychology Association.

PARK THAT THOUGHT: COVID-19 halts Glendale parks funding boost, for now

Glendale searching for new top judge

Sports anything but normal upon return

Delay in start of school will also push back high school fall sports

Verma: Taking action to protect America’s nursing home residents against COVID-19

COVID-19 by the numbers: Information for you

Delay in start of school will also push back high school fall sports

Verma: Taking action to protect America’s nursing home residents against COVID-19

COVID-19 by the numbers: Information for you

E-edition

E-edition

Glendale police identify 2 killed in bicycle collision

Arizona tops 112,000 cases of COVID-19

Glendale to pick Christmas light company in Thursday meeting

3 return options await Dysart district students

Luke changes F-16 paint scheme to single color

Arizona tops 108,000 cases of COVID-19

Flags at half-staff for pilot killed in helicopter crash in Gila County

Empty the Shelters adoption event July 10-12 at county's West Valley Shelter

Arizona adds over 100 deaths of COVID-19, new daily high

Baseball, softball players hope for Maricopa JUCO sports reprieve

More Class of 2020 athletes sign with universities

Plenty of Panthers among teams pausing summer workouts

Baseball players earn Sports360AZ academic honors

It’s all fair game as Arizona high school football eyes new year

More than 81,000 Arizona businesses get coronavirus loans

Abrazo hospitals get help with stress

Remember the suburbs? They are coming back, experts: Shift away from urbanization is afoot

Small businesses, nonprofits may be eligible for county grants

West Valley Biz 2 Biz Expo 2020 cancelled

Glendale approves mixed-use development near Westgate

Transaction privilege tax revenue distribution on track despite pandemic

Artists team with Suns Charities to benefit businesses

Ford dealers partner with Salvation Army for water drive

Musical trio stays in harmony during quarantine

Brelby duo to participate in ‘24 Hour Plays’

Stir Crazy Comedy Club closes ‘at least’ through July

Metal band CD release show coming to Glendale

Westgate hosting umbrella art installation

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