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In partnership with HandsOn Greater Phoenix and Arizona Financial Foundation, credit union volunteers dedicated the morning of April 14 to beautification and improvement efforts at the YWCA in Glendale and a domestic violence shelter operated by A New Leaf in Apache Junction.
NEIGHBORS
YWCA Metro Phoenix seeks next CEO
This year's Pay It Forward Day during Arizona Credit Union Week, is taking place Tuesday, Oct. 13.
COMMUNITY
Credit unions pick up tabs at West Valley restaurants
ELECTION 2026
Deer Valley Unified candidate Q&A: Staff Pay & Retention
Salad and Go customers were lined up for lobby service and in the drive-thru Aug. 5 in Glendale after the chain announced its shutdown the day prior. An auction shows the owners of 7 Brew Coffee had the winning bid to buy most stores. This store is not planned for conversion but another one at 9121 W. Glendale Ave., will become a 7 Brew.
BUSINESS MOVES
Hair salons move into Glendale, 7 Brew plans debut
Crews work on Loop 101 sound walls, which need to be built from the ground up after it was found the original walls could not maintain their structural integrity if added to.
CONSTRUCTION
Old sound walls, crack repairs slightly delay West Valley Loop 101 completion
The Peoria Unified School District will host a community information session on school finance and measures on the general election ballot.
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Have questions about how Peoria Unified spends its tax dollars?

The Peoria Unified School District will host a factual community information session on school finance and measures on the general election ballot.
An Oct. 4 poetry party at Glendale's Foothills Library celebrates Emily Dickinson.
THINGS TO DO

North Glendale library prepares poetry party

Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale, will start October with a pair of events. They are: An Emily Dickinson Poetry Party is 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. Discover the poetry of …
Zach Bohrer is an admissions counselor and student ambassador manager at Augustana College in Illinois. He was one of many college representatives at the Sixth Annual ASU West College Fair Sept. 29.

ASU West College Fair offers glimpse into students’ futures

Around 1,800 people descended upon the sixth annual ASU West College Fair Sept. 29, most of them high school students hoping to get a better picture of what their college life may look like.
ELECTION 2026

Deer Valley Unified candidate Q&A: Board Member Roles

Four candidates are vying for two open seats on the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board in the Nov. 3 general election. David Alvarado, Paul Carver, Kristi Cooper and Julie Stockwell are seeking four-year terms on the five-member board.
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Opinion

Peoria teacher urges yes vote on Prop. 428

OPINION — For 17 years, I’ve worked in education because I wanted to do work that mattered. I found my purpose in helping children discover curiosity, potential and a love of lifelong learning.
Opinion

10 things I’m not thanking Rep. Hamadeh for right now

OPINION — In response to the recent letter thanking Abe Hamadeh for his support of the One Big Beautiful Bill, I’m not thanking him for these 10 things:
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) reacts after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey misses practice because of foot injury

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey missed practice Thursday because of a foot injury. McConkey was downgraded after practicing on a limited basis Wednesday, putting his status to play …
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Opinion

U.S. vs. Mexico: ‘War’ that ends at final whistle in Glendale

OPINION — On Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m., the United States’ men’s soccer team will play Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. On paper, it is a friendly. Nobody in my family has ever used that word for this game. Mexico can lose to the United States in almost any sport and take it well. Basketball, baseball, a bad night in the ring. We shake hands and go to dinner. Soccer is different.
Opinion

Horrified at Dysart’s minimum passing grade for sports

OPINION — I honestly read in disbelief that the pass-to-play athletic-eligibility floor at Dysart Unified School District is a D grade. Is that really what we want to communicate to our children and students?
LOCAL NEWS
The West-MEC Central Campus at 6997 N. Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale.
SKILLED TRADES

Glendale-based West-MEC speeds path to skilled trade career

National Tradesmen Day Sept. 18, which brought attention to to the need to prepare the next generation of skilled trades professionals. An estimated 2.1 million skilled trades positions …
ELECTION 2026

Deer Valley Unified candidate Q&A: Special Education

Four candidates are vying for two open seats on the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board in the Nov. 3 general election. David Alvarado, Paul Carver, Kristi Cooper and Julie Stockwell are seeking four-year terms on the five-member board.
A Cavender’s Boot City is coming soon to the Arrowhead area.
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Cavender’s Boot City is coming soon to Arrowhead area

Cavender’s Boot City has announced its newest store coming soon to Peoria, to be located at 7759 W. Bell Road.
Oktoberfest celebrations are scheduled for Oct. 8 at Westgate Village in Glendale and Oct. 15 at Vista del Rio in Peoria.
NEIGHBORS

Two West Valley senior communities celebrate Oktoberfest

Two West Valley senior living communities will host Oktoberfest celebrations this year, featuring traditional German-inspired food, music, themed activities, and opportunities to support local …
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Ballet Arizona’s 'Class Act' returns to Peoria Unified

Peoria Unified School District is welcoming back Ballet Arizona's "Class Act" program for the 2026-27 school year, bringing free, grant-funded after-school dance instruction to third and fourth graders at Apache Elementary School and Foothills Fines Arts Academy.

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The latest issue of the Glendale Independent

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
OPINION — I used to be a Republican. I voted for Ronald Reagan. To me, Reagan embodied the Cowboy Code of actor singer Gene Autry. The code included that the cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man or take unfair advantage. He must always tell the truth. He must help people in distress.
OPINION — Legislative District 29’s Steve Montenegro has used his power as speaker of the state House to promote the nation’s most expensive voucher system at the same time Arizona is second-to-lowest in support of education.
OPINION — “A little knowledge is a dangerous thing!” Or is it “Knowledge is power?” It’s a bit of both. I felt uneasy telling people what I did for a living. At parties, “What do you do?” Me: “I am a public high school English teacher.” Reaction: “Oh … I hated English.” “Really?”

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Eduardo Aparecido during the second round of the PBR Teams Event in Arizona in 2025. Aparecido, a member of the Arizona Ridge Riders team, will be in the spotlight at the team's homestand Oct 8-10 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.

Arizona Ridge Ridgers bring PBR home in Glendale

The Arizona Ridge Riders, who joined the Professional Bull Riders Teams League in its inaugural season in 2022, are headed home to Desert Diamond Arena in to host three days of nonstop action at …
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Chandler and Chandler are offering October deals for teachers.

Glendale, Chandler karting centers celebrate teachers in October

Educators are tasked with providing nurturing, positive and impactful settings to do one of the most important jobs in the world. Among all their responsibilities, the average teacher spends $895 per …
The Globetrotters’ Scooter Christensen spins a basketball before throwing out the first pitch prior to a game between the Diamondbacks and Phillies on Aug. 7, 2019, in Phoenix.

Harlem Globetrotters head to Glendale in early 2027

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters announced Sept. 28 that Glendale will be a stop on the Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour. Desert Diamond Arena will play host to the basketball troupe …
Visitors mill about the Glendale Glitters lights display outside the Glendale Civic Center the night of Dec. 9, 2025. The renovated City Hall campus will join the Civic Center as a site for the special displays this year.

Glendale Glitters vendor application deadline approaches

At least 90 vendor applications are turned in for Glendale Glitters, with six of those from downtown merchants. Interested businesses have until Oct. 9 to apply online. With City Hall …
Actor Matthew Zimmerer speaks from the stage at the auditorium of the Glendale Main Library, foregrounds, Sept. 17. Arizona Theatre Matters artistic director Jeanmarie Simpson, left, vy Jarvis, a programming librarian at the main library, and Glendale Media Relations and Communications Coordinator Colleen Sparks watch from the audience.

Arizona Theatre Matters makes presence felt in Glendale

For a few years, Arizona Theatre Matters has steadily, quietly built up its in-person presence as Glendale’s only theater company while breaking new ground and winning fans the world over through its online performances.

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