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Judges sentence Mesa couple, Phoenix and Peoria men in COVID-19 loan fraud
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Peoria Police seek assistance in locating endangered juvenile
higher education
Peoria student recognized on Georgia Southern University President's List
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Courts

4 Arizona residents sentenced for PPP fraud

Four Arizona residents were sentenced to prison terms in connection with their schemes to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in Paycheck Protection Program loans, a federal loan initiative …
first responders

Over 10 years in Peoria, violent crime rises while property crime falls

Over the last decade or so in Peoria, violent crime has steadily gone up, while property crime has steadily gone down, according to FBI crime statistics.
real estate

VIDEO: Vestar begins construction at The Shops at Lake Pleasant in Peoria

Construction has begun on The Shops at Lake Pleasant, at the northeast corner of Happy Valley Road and Lake Pleasant Parkway.
sustainability

Peoria residents can get a free water conservation kit

Reduce your home's water usage and start saving money with a complimentary water conservation kit, exclusively for Peoria water customers.
real estate

At least 3 Peoria home sales eclipsed the $1M mark in May

At least three Peoria home sales eclipsed the $1 million mark in May, according to Realtor.com.

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GOVERNMENT

Hobbs vetoes Republican-backed transgender bathroom, locker room bill

PHOENIX — Arizona won’t block transgender students from using restrooms and locker rooms that do not match their biological sex.
WEST VALLEY PREPS

Peoria runner Sweepe set for college in Colorado

At this time a year ago, Jonathan Sweepe was only slightly on the radar of Arizona’s high school distance runners. Now the recent graduate of Liberty High School is looking like a steal of a recruit
higher education

Peoria student named to Lasell University dean's list

Jordan Shinaut, a Lasell University student from Peoria, was named to the dean's list for academic performance in the spring 2023 semester.
first responders

Enroll in the Vacation Watch program in Peoria

Do your summer plans include a trip out of town?
higher education

Huntington University Arizona announces new hire, promotion

Huntington University Arizona has announced the hiring of Jamie Sanfilippo and the promotion of Tiffany Glazier.
incorporation

Happy Anniversary to Peoria!

June 7, 2023 marks Peoria's 69th incorporation anniversary.
public education

In an about-face, Peoria Unified school board votes down bond

In an about-face, the majority of the Peoria Unified School District governing board voted against putting a $250 million bond on the ballot for the 2023 general election.

Barro’s Pizza, Pepsi partner to raise money for Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children

Family-owned and operated Barro’s Pizza and Pepsi are teaming up for the eighth year in June to raise funds for the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children.

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Opinions with Civility
The Arizona Families Tax Rebate, driven by the Arizona Freedom Caucus, will benefit taxpaying parents with dependents.
When you hear about flavors like “rainbow candy”, “peach mango,” or “vanilla ice cream,” it might conjure up images of chewing gum or children’s juice boxes.
Volunteering is good for your heath, according to the medical experts, and Northwest Valley Connect is asking the public to devote some of their summer time to providing transportation to those in need.

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Things to Do in Peoria
The Giving4Pets Thrift Store concept was founded by the GK Foundation, a nonprofit established in 2019 by Samantha Garcia and Sean Kosla.

Giving4Pets Thrift Store to celebrate grand opening

Giving4Pets Thrift Store is celebrating a grand opening, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., June 10, 10761 W. Peoria Ave., Sun City.
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers and a fireworks show will be featured at Peoria’s free Independence Day celebration, 5 to 10 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, at the Peoria Sports Complex, located at 16101 N. 83rd Ave.

Peoria hosts free fireworks celebration

if you go What: Peoria’s Independence Day celebration When: 5 to 10 p.m., Tuesday, July 4 Where: Peoria Sports Complex, located at 16101 N. 83rd Ave. Cost: Free Website: peoriaaz.gov/events …
Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant and the city of Peoria will host the annual Celebrate America fireworks show, July 3.

Here's what you need to know about this year's fireworks show at Lake Pleasant

Fireworks are back on at Lake Pleasant.
Join the pickleball league at Paloma Community Park in Peoria

Join the pickleball league at Paloma Community Park in Peoria

Join the pickleball league at Paloma Community Park.
Peoria’s Bubba’s 33 will donate $1 for every Patriot Burger sold through Independence Day.

Peoria restaurant to raise funds to help veteran housing

Peoria’s Bubba’s 33 will donate $1 for every Patriot Burger sold through Independence Day.
Take a swing by Rio Vista Community Center this summer for Riley’s Recreation Pass.

Register for Riley’s Recreation Pass in Peoria

Take a swing by Rio Vista Community Center this summer for Riley’s Recreation Pass, a six-week self-guided program for ages 8-12 that will allow participants to try new exercises and recreational activities at their own pace.

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