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Tower Challenge returns to Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale

Thousands of Arizonans will gather at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, for the annual 9/11 Tower Challenge. The event is a tribute to the first responders …
CRIME

Glendale police arrest driver in fatal hit and run

Katiya Deja Clark, 25, was arrested earlier this week and charged with a felony in a fatal hit-and-run collision that killed Tony Marie Gonzales, 21. The crash occurred near 71st Avenue and Bell …
Things To Do

Grant to boost WHAM's teen art program in Surprise

Young, local artists who create work for the Teen WHAM Art Program through the Surprise-based WHAM Art Association are about to receive more supplies to complete their projects.
BACK TO SCHOOL

Deer Valley Unified opens new year with eye on boundary changes

Changing campus boundaries within a school district is never an easy process, and hardly a popular one.
funding

Peoria sets record with $300,000 in arts and culture grants

Mariachi concerts, mural gardens, and multicultural music festivals are some of the creative projects Peoria is spotlighting with the city’s largest-ever investment in the arts.
writers

WHAM seeks local, regional authors for new exhibit, monthly author  circles

WHAM Art Center has announced the expansion of its literary arts program with two new opportunities designed to celebrate and support local and regional authors at every stage of their writing journey.
Self Storage

Peoria to get self-storage center

A new storage facility is coming to Peoria.      Willmeng Construction broke ground on a state-of-the-art self-storage facility in Peoria. Garrett Development Corp. is …
economic development

AG: Peoria did not violate law in land donation to Amkor

The Arizona Attorney General has determined the city of Peoria did not violate state law or the Arizona Constitution in its development agreement with Tempe-based microchip packaging company Amkor Technology in regards to a city-directed donation of private land to the company.
construction

Construction ahead: What you need to know before visiting Peoria City Hall

Big improvements are coming to Peoria’s municipal campus.
higher learning

2 Peoria students graduate from Shenandoah University in Virginia

Two Peoria students have graduated from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia for the 2024-25 school year.
EDUCATION

Deer Valley Unified trying to avoid ‘reduction in support’ for students

Arizona is officially in the legal battle for more than $132 million that the Trump Administration is withholding for students, including those within Deer Valley Unified School District.
public schools

Peoria Unified board approves performance pay for superintendent

The Peoria Unified School District governing board approved a one-time performance payment for Superintendent KC Somers.
WEST VALLEY PREPS

2025 Preps football preview: Sunrise Mountain

By the nature of a 10-game high school schedule, the first two games of the year carry extra weight for every team. For the 2025 Sunrise Mountain Mustangs, those games are massively important.
WEST VALLEY PREPS

Class of 2025 athletes prepare for college

The following West Valley area high school seniors have signed a letter of intent or made a verbal commitment to the following college programs. Athletic directors, students and parents are …
election 2025

Mayor endorses Peoria Unified override set for November election

Mayor Jason Beck has publicly endorsed Peoria Unified’s maintenance and operations override.
first responders

Shooter sentenced for killing Peoria couple over Ford Shelby GT500

Alexander Smith, 21, has been sentenced to two consecutive natural life sentences plus another 21 years for murdering a Peoria couple during a home invasion.
Opinions with Civility
On Good Trouble Lives On National Day of Action, July 17, Northwest Valley Indivisible organized a 40-car caravan from Surprise to the Peoria Public Library — site of Rep. Abe Hamadeh’s advertised mobile office hours.
Can someone please tell me what country I seem to have awakened in? 
Today’s teens are striving for excellence in a world that equates success with self-worth. And because of social media likes, college prep courses and packed resumes, many are silently suffering.
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Things to Do in Peoria
Bring the kids out to the Peoria Main Library for a STEAM ice cream party July 17.

Bring the kids to a STEAM ice cream party in Peoria, meet Scoopie

Bring the kids out to the Peoria Main Library for a STEAM party that includes story time, songs, ice cream and a craft.
As summer temperatures soar, so can your energy bills. So APS is hosting an open house event in Peoria this week.

Visit open house in Peoria, learn to save money on electric bill

As summer temperatures soar, so can your energy bills.
It is Taylor Swift Night at the next Desert Dreams F.C. match July 12.

Taylor Swift night at next Desert Dreams game

Desert Dreams F.C., Arizona’s new Women’s Premier Soccer League team, will celebrate Taylor Swift Night at their next match July 12.

Classic ‘Grateful Dead Movie’ comes to Valley big screens for one night

The Grateful Dead will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a highly anticipated return to big screens for the annual theatrical event “Meet-Up At The Movies” worldwide on Thursday, Aug. 14.
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