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Peoria Unified recognized as a best community for music education
government
Peoria Council approves amendments to city attorney’s contract
holiday
VIDEO: Be safe Memorial Day weekend at Lake Pleasant and on Peoria's surrounding trails
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Cinnabon Swirl to debut location in Peoria
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Surprise, Peoria agree on Jomax extension deal
higher learning

Peoria student earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln degree

Holly Nicole Doolin, of Peoria, was among 3,591 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 3, 17 and 18.
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Centennial batters Canyon View early to win first state baseball title

TEMPE - Who were these guys on the pitching and defense-based Centennial baseball team, crowding the plate and swinging away from the start against the most dominant pitcher in the 5A Conference? …
FIRST RESPONDERS

Peoria Police investigating fatal shooting at local business

Peoria Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a local business in the 9600 block of west Peoria Avenue.
graduation

Peoria graduate headed to Manhattan footlights

Making it as a professional dancer is no small task.
SCHOOLS

Peoria Unified Class of 2025 celebrates graduation this week

Peoria Unified seniors who collectively earned more than $110 million in college scholarships will take to the stage to celebrate their high school graduation this week.
TRAFFIC

Get ready for a closure of 83rd Avenue in coming weeks

A portion of 83rd Avenue will be closed in the coming weeks.
FOOD

Peoria Unified, community partners offering free and reduced summer meals

No child in Peoria should go hungry this summer.
courts

Peoria to add 2 prosecutor positions to address domestic violence, DUI caseloads

The city of Peoria is creating two new assistant city prosecutor positions in the coming fiscal year.
holiday

Here are Peoria's Memorial Day closures

Here are the city of Peoria closures for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. 
food

Free weekly grocery distribution available in Peoria to those in need

AllThrive 365’s Peoria programs offer a variety of services to support local residents, foster well-being, connection, and access to vital resources.
NFL

Cardinals schedule includes primetime matchups against Seahawks, Cowboys

The Cardinals schedule, released Wednesday, includes primetime games against the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys. Seattle is the only scheduled night game at home, a Thursday Night Football …
drinks

New pop-up coffee stand to start appearing around Peoria

A new pop-up coffee stand is about to start making appearances around town.
higher education

Peoria student graduates from Central College

Brendan Bogaard, of Peoria, was one of 249 Central College students who were celebrated during commencement, May 10.
outreach

It’s never too late for Mother’s Day

Last November, Danitza Torres lost her baby to a stillbirth.
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Centennial pitching paves way for first state final

MESA - When the Centennial baseball Class of 2025 arrived on campus in August 2021, they were joining a revived program with coach Jon Williams having just led the Coyotes back to the 5A playoffs in …
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Coyotes sprinters surprise at Arizona Division II meet

Division II boys state track results this May showed the folly of projecting a year ahead, although the Westside still was in the front. The top three finishers in the 100 meters in 2024 were …

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Opinions with Civility
So, our “law and order” president has authorized his administration to pay $5 million to the family of the treasonous insurrectionist killed while trying to storm the Capitol on Jan. 6, …
Living with cancer, has me focused on the best choices to enjoy my remaining days. 
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a great time to check in with yourself, the people in your life and explore ways to prioritize emotional well-being.

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Things to Do in Peoria
Peoria is honoring 28 young artists at its spring showcase.

Peoria honors 28 young artists at spring showcase

Peoria is honoring 28 young artists at its spring showcase.
Registration is now open for the city of Peoria’s AM/PM Summer Camp Program.

Registration now open for Peoria’s AM/PM Summer Camp Program 2025

Registration is now open for the city of Peoria’s AM/PM Summer Camp Program 2025.
"The Sun and the Moon," Dale Chihuly's blown glass chandelier, hangs in the lobby of Foothills Branch Library in Glendale.

Glendale, Peoria libraries participate in 2025 Summer Reading Program

65 libraries across Maricopa County are coming together for the county’s highly anticipated Summer Reading Program, as Maricopa County Reads begins June 1. Participants can sign up for the …
Community members participate in a Benevilla educational session designed to provide valuable information and support for seniors and their caregivers

Benevilla to host informative senior and caregiver workshops in Peoria

Benevilla is offering a series of free workshops this May at the Peoria Community Center 8335 W. Jefferson St.
The sunset cruises on Lake Pleasant offer a 105-minute trip around the lake as the sun sets during May and June.

West Valley: A cruise ship, Lake Pleasant & sunset

That perfect window of opportunity – before the serious summer heat moves in and before the Fourth of July festivities take over – for spending some quiet time on Lake Pleasant is here.

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