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GLENDALE NEWS & BUSINESS

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Glendale puts up $1M for Super Bowl sponsorship

Glendale -- for the first time -- will be an official sponsor of Super Bowl 57, when the city hosts the mega event in about 20 months.

In The Know

1on1: Dan Shufelt on leading with compassion, the Arizona foster care system and what comes next

At last count, there are more than 14,000 children in Arizona’s foster care system meanwhile experts say there remains a critical need for foster families to care for them across the …

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Glendale median house price up 40% in 2 years

Whether Valley residents will first see relief from soaring home prices or relief from extreme weather is a hot summer topic right now.

First Responders

Surprise man arrested in West Valley shooting spree

Police have identified the suspect they say is solely responsible for killing one person and injuring 12 others Thursday during a shooting spree scattered across eight separate locations in the northwest Valley.

Glendale police arrest med student suspected of threatening classmates

Glendale police arrested a medical student suspected of threatening classmates.

Phoenix shopping centers thriving post-pandemic

The death of the Phoenix retail market has been greatly exaggerated.

Election 2022

Candidate packets for Glendale council seats now available

The City of Glendale announces the availability of city councilmember candidate packets for the 2022 election cycle.

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Glendale COVID numbers holding steady as Gila River Arena site closure nears

Cases of COVID-19 continue to show signs of plateauing across Glendale.

Business

Banner T-bird presents award to first responders for life-saving actions

A couple months after 22-month-old Justin Alvarez nearly died after falling into a backyard pool, the basketball-loving boy had the chance to meet the first responders who helped save his life during a ceremony honoring them.

Arrowhead Executive Center office complex sells for $18.2M

Cushman & Wakefield brokered the sale of Arrowhead Executive Center, a 99,062-square-foot multi-tenant office complex situated on 11.9 acres at 17235 N. 75th Ave. in Glendale.

Donate blood, maybe win a new car

Vitalant has partnered with Valley Volkswagen dealers for its Summer Drive to Save Lives, in which donors will be entered to win a 2021 VW Tiguan 2.0T S.

Neighbors & Good News

Northwest Valley Connect, now in its sixth year, is in need of volunteers now that pandemic restrictions are lessening.

With pandemic restrictions lifting, Northwest Valley Connect needs volunteers

Northwest Valley Connect, a non-profit serving local residents who need help with transportation, is putting a call out for volunteers.

Know the signs of heat stress, exhaustion, and stroke that could save your pet’s life, the Arizona Humane Society advises. NEVER leave pets in hot cars, and be sure they have access to plenty of water outside.

Dogs’ paws at risk without protection during heat

Dogs need protective boots when walking outside during the summer in Glendale.

New Glendale Moose officers installed

Women of the Moose Glendale Chapter 1642 welcomes its new Board of Officers for Chapter year 2021-2022.

The Foothills Branch Library is located 19055 N. 57th Ave.

Glendale library to host Midwestern health lecture series

Midwestern University will host a special Community Health Lecture Series presentation entitled “Vaccine Myths” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 14 at the Glendale Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave.

Donate blood between now and Sept. 10 and get entered to win a new Volkswagen.

Blood drive donors can register to win new car

Anyone donating blood now through Sept. 10 with Vitalant will be automatically entered to win a 2021 VW Tiguan 2.0T S.

Peoria couple adds to urban farming’s ‘growing sector’

Nestled along 75th Avenue, between Greenway and Thunderbird roads in Peoria, is a farming plot hidden in plain sight.

Enjoy free fishing in Arizona, June 5

Arizona Game and Fish Department invites everyone to fish Arizona's waters for free June 5. It’s an excellent opportunity to get outside with the family for some fun and relaxing outdoor recreation.

Kids enjoy the scene at a previous Westgate Wednesday event in Glendale.

Weekly family series returns to Westgate in Glendale

Westgate Wednesdays are back in business in Glendale.

Desert Financial to have community blood drive at State Farm Stadium

Every day in hospitals across the country, millions of patients depend on lifesaving blood donations to survive.

Glendale veterans memorial turns 20

Twenty years ago, local artist Joe Tyler completed his sculpture work as a memorial to veterans everywhere.

Prep Sports & Education Reporting

Education

Glendale Community College appoints new Dean

Glendale Community College appointed Dr. Susan Campbell as Dean of Career and Technical Education (CTE).

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WEST VALLEY PREPS

Glendale basketball teams seek growth spurt at Section 7

GLENDALE -The tagline for the Arizona Basketball Coaches Association's Section 7 mega basketball tournament filling State Farm Stadium with more than 190 teams this weekend is "The Future Awaits."

WEST VALLEY PREPS

2021 All-West Valley Preps softball team

This is the eighth year West Valley Preps has announced honors for the best softball players it covers in the Northwest Valley. Here is the 2021 All West Valley Preps softball team:

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Rich races to first Glendale Prep track title

The erasure of the 2020 track and field season by the initial wave of COVID-19 left Zoe Rich so inexperienced for her sophomore year that she did not realize her form was off until the Chandler …

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2021 All-West Valley Preps boys volleyball team

For the third time, West Valley Preps has seen enough boys volleyball in the 2021 season to put together a team of the top players in the West Valley.

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Arizona Hall of Fame softball coach Bartt Underwood retires

Cactus softball coach Bartt Underwood was ready to call it a career in January. Underwood, inducted into the Arizona HS Athletic Coaches Hall of fame in 2017, took a week to think about it. He decided to coach his 10th season at Cactus. Underwood resigned from the job this week and said he plans to retire from being a high school head coach.

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Gilbert Olivas seeks state title for Cactus in today's distance races

On Friday and Saturday at the state track meet, senior Gilbert Olivas will carry the banner one last time for Cactus distance running - and really, distance running in metro …

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Northwest Christian storms back against Salpointe to make state boys volleyball final

It has been four years of building a program and now the Northwest Christian boys volleyball team has a chance at a state championship title. Head coach Tate Abbott reminisced back to four years …

Your Glendale Voices

Opinion

ASBA: Culture, race, ethnicity intersect and are woven deeply into all students’ lives

There have been accusations lately that critical race theory was taught at our Arizona School Boards Association Equity Event, April 21-23.

Peoria Realtor warns of risks during an out-of-balance real estate market

It is a challenging residential real estate market in a number of ways right now.

Sandoval: I will ensure all voices are heard, continue to lead with compassion, empathy

When I first ran for the Peoria Unified School District Governing Board, I made a commitment to ensure that all stakeholder voices would have a space to be expressed and be included in the conversations that have an impact on the district and its students.