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Peoria police to host Shop with a Cop this Saturday

Any Peoria residents who hear police vehicles with their sirens blaring on Saturday morning should know that it’s for a good cause.
public safety

New traffic signal, median improvements headed to Happy Valley Road and 98th Avenue in north Peoria

A new traffic signal and median improvements are coming to Happy Valley Road and 98th Avenue.
WEST VALLEY PREPS

West Valley Preps Glendale, Peoria girls basketball preview

The girls basketball season started Nov. 16. West Valley Preps asked coaches from Glendale and Peoria for their outlook on the season. CENTENNIAL COYOTES 5A Northwest Region 2022-23 Record: …
accountability

Questioning air support in Peoria

Peoria Mayor Jason Beck has been pushing for a helicopter to serve public safety in his city since he ran for office, but some residents aren’t sure such a purchase with ongoing costs is a prudent financial move.
4 GAMES

Lottery tickets totaling $300K sold in Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria

Lottery tickets worth $300,000 were purchased at a gas station and stores in Peoria, Glendale and Phoenix, Arizona Lottery officials said. The recent winning tickets covered several different …

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finance

Peoria expecting ‘cautious’ budget next fiscal year

With revenue growth slowing significantly, Peoria residents should expect a very conservative budget for the next fiscal year.
nonprofits

Peoria Diamond Club names endowment fund in honor of former leader

The Peoria Diamond Club has named their endowment fund in honor of former general manager Rosalind Shanley.
NONPROFIT

Peoria One Step Beyond offering holiday pies, artwork sale

This holiday season, One Step Beyond, a Valley provider of comprehensive programming and services for adults with intellectual disabilities, is spreading joy with a baked goods and artwork sale.
MILITARY

Survey open now to better serve Arizona military community, families

The Arizona Coalition for Military Families is seeking feedback for the 2023 Arizona Veteran Survey.

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Opinions with Civility
A festive display of lights and decorations can add to holiday cheer, but without safety steps, it can also send you to the emergency room.
Republican lawmakers believe in allowing you to keep more of your own tax dollars, especially during a period of crippling inflation. I'm writing to inform you that this will soon become a reality.
Since taking office, one of Peoria's greatest needs has been for a new school in the northern part of our city.
Things to Do in Peoria
Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones dances across the stage as the group plays Sun Devil Stadium on Nov. 7, 1997 in Tempe on their Bridges to Babylon tour.

Rolling Stones will stop in West Valley on 2024 tour

The Rolling Stones are heading back to the Valley.
Sustainable U is offering a free vegetable gardening class, Jan. 20.

Peoria offers new Sustainable U classes

The city of Peoria is offering two new Sustainable U classes for the winter season.
Peoria Diamond Club will be hosting the 26th Annual Volunteer Holiday Toy Drive, Dec. 9, at the Peoria Sports Complex.

Peoria Diamond Club hosts annual volunteer holiday toy drive

The Peoria Diamond Club will be hosting the 26th Annual Volunteer Holiday Toy Drive, Dec. 9, at the Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave.
Peoria-based Westside Concepts has opened Copper & Sage and Blue Stave in central Phoenix.

Peoria-based Westside Concepts opens newest attractions in central Phoenix

Peoria-based Westside Concepts has introduced its latest addition to their culinary family – Copper & Sage and Blue Stave, two experiences crafted in collaboration with Chef Evon Profitt.
The Mistletones perform a free show in Peoria on Dec. 14.

Peoria Arts to host two free holiday concerts

Peoria Arts will showcase holiday music this December at two free concerts at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.
The Sun City Bicentennial Quilt, created by residents in 1976 and currently on display at the West Valley Art Museum in Peoria, has been on public display only six times.

West Valley Art Museum in Peoria showcasing quilts that ‘tell a story’

A new art exhibit in Peoria showcases more than 40 colorful and diverse fiber art quilts, with each piece expressing a rich story that resonates during this time of the year.
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