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Global music celebration coming to West Valley
executive sessions
Mum’s the word: Peoria council met in private about 15 times in 2024
jobs
Affirm Wealth Advisors recognized as a best place to work for financial advisors
curriculum
Peoria Unified board approves history, social sciences textbooks
education
Peoria students fundraising for national Odyssey of the Mind competition
Community

Catch the Arizona Rattlers in action — and support local journalism

Here’s your chance to catch an Arizona Rattlers game against a heated rival — and support local community journalism. The Daily Independent at YourValley.net is partnering with the …
politics

CD8 constituents protest Hamadeh in Peoria

U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh was met with protesters outside a private event April 23 at Peoria Mayor Jason Beck’s business within the city.
FIRST RESPONDERS

Police investigating shooting in downtown Peoria area

Police are investigating a shooting in the downtown Peoria area.
GOLF

Sun City Country Club program for kids hits milestone

He was the 50,000th kid to learn to play golf through Golf Program in Schools Inc. Or the 49,999th. Jensen Ramsey and his sister, Sadie, are very much a package deal. Ashley and Jeb …

Peoria’s homeless outreach event is this week

Peoria's Neighborhood Services Department is hosting a community event providing free services and resources to those experiencing homelessness.
Development

Glendale council approves Broadstone Arrowhead apartments, town houses

All six Glendale City Council members at the April 22 voting meeting - Mayor Jerry Weiers is at a conference - sympathized with The Reserve at Eagle Heights residents and their concerns of greatly …
funding

Peoria council approves $95M in bonds for improvement projects

Peoria City Council unanimously approved the authorization of $95 million in general obligation bonds that are planned to fund construction projects approved in the city’s capital improvement program during its April 22 public meeting.
improvements

Downtown Peoria street closure through May 19

Road improvements are occurring in downtown Peoria.
government

Peoria council to consider $95M in bonds to be repaid with property taxes

Peoria City Council will consider the authorization of $95 million in general obligation bonds to be used to fund construction projects approved in the city’s capital improvement program during its April 22 public meeting.
education

Sunrise Mountain High School celebrates Flinn scholar

Sunrise Mountain High School senior, Cianna Brooks is one of only 20 seniors in Arizona to receive the 2025 Flinn Scholarship.
improvements

Street work is being done in the P83 area through April 27

The P83 area is having street work done through April 27.
Nature

Arizona Game and Fish climbs cliffs to count, band and measure spring eagle hatchlings

PEORIA — Nested along the cliffs of Lake Pleasant is “America’s favorite” bird, the bald eagle. With about half a dozen nests populating the area, nest watchers were …
EDUCATION

Deer Valley Unified may reverse course on raises – for bus drivers

School bus drivers scored a victory in the first part of 2025 and look to add another Tuesday night.
public safety

There’s a new emergency manager in town

Mark Diedrich earlier this year took over the position of emergency manager in Peoria after a national search.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Peoria Police Department is requesting public comment for its CALEA accreditation process

The Peoria Police Department is requesting public comment for its Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies accreditation process.
history

Recorded Recreational Reading for the Blind celebrates golden age of radio for fundraiser

Recorded Recreational Reading for the Blind recently celebrated a fundraiser.

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This month's issue
Opinions with Civility
Peoria’s growth and future planning hinges on our ability to ensure that our water future remains secure. 
It’s never too early, or too late, to focus on future educational expenses and start an education savings plan for the young ones in your life. Arizona families deserve the opportunity to …
April marks Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. According to The American Cancer Society, 1 in 250 men will develop testicular cancer in their lifetime. This month serves as a reminder of the …

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Things to Do in Peoria
Visit the Peoria Main Library for the annual Explore the Library Resource Fair April 26.

Explore the Library Resource Fair is this weekend

Visit the Peoria Main Library for the annual Explore the Library Resource Fair April 26, 8463 W. Monroe Street.
Peoria Arts is hosting two free shows at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Peoria.

Peoria Arts presents its April lineup for center for performing arts

Peoria Arts is hosting two free shows at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Peoria.
The Battle of the Badges is 5 p.m. April 26 at Liberty High School.

Battle of the Badges charity flag football game is set in Peoria

Ever wanted to see your first responders face off on the football field?
Caribbean trio Ashton & Pan Extasy will perform April 16 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

Global Sounds concert series features Caribbean trio this week

This week, Peoria Arts along with community partner Vibrant Communities will host another free Global Sounds concert spotlighting musicians, vocalists, and dancers from around the world.
Peoria is commemorating Earth Month through various programs and events in April.

Peoria announces Earth Month events

Peoria is commemorating Earth Month through various programs and events.

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