September is National Preparedness Month – a month dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.
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Following a months-long review of ridership data and overall service costs, the city of Peoria will discontinue the POGO Destinations Pilot Program effective Monday, Oct. 23.
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Twice a year members of The Artisans League at Trilogy at Vistancia in Peoria open their workshops to showcase their latest pieces of art, and the fall event is around the corner.
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The city of Peoria and the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute at ASU have partnered to run the Workforce Development Training program, providing foundational restaurant and hospitality industry training.
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Peoria Unified School District board member Heather Rooks is suing the district for what she says is infringing her right to quote Biblical scripture during meetings.
The lawsuit comes after …
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The Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday morning announced that Phoenix District fire crews are conducting a prescribed burn of brush piles on the west side of Lake Pleasant near Peoria, about three miles north of State Route 74.
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This October marks the 30th anniversary for one of Arizona’s most popular shopping centers — and one of the last enclosed malls built in the region.
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The Peoria North Rotary Club has recognized seven Peoria Unified School District students from four different high schools as its first group of Students of the Month for the new school year.
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Peoria North Rotary Club to host fashion show fundraiser
Special to Independent Newsmedia
The Peoria North Rotary Club will host its second annual Fashion Show …
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the Peoria-based Brandon Caserta Foundation is urging increased awareness of the Brandon Act and its inclusion in the curriculum of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs in public schools across the United States.
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As the Cactus Cobras and Peoria Panthers met for the 39th edition of their storied rivalry, the Panthers emtered with momentum, and the hope to start 4-1 for the first time since the …
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Efforts led by Phoenix Rescue Mission helped rescue 303 unsheltered residents from the streets who were placed in housing or a suitable program this summer.
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