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The Desert Garden Club in Sun City West offers beautiful plants for sale.
Plants for sale in Sun City West
The Desert Garden Club of Sun City West will host a plant sale. more
2023 West Valley Preps Week 6 football scoreboard
Games played Sept. 29 unless otherwise noted 6A Centennial (6-0) 31, Scottsdale Saguaro (3-3) 17 Valley Vista (1-5) 41, (5A) Willow Canyon (1-5) 14 O'Connor (3-3) 35, Shadow Ridge … more
One Arizona student can win $10K in Barro’s Pizza tuition giveaway
Barro’s Pizza is partnering with Dr Pepper to award $10,000 to one Arizona student in the 12th annual Barro’s Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway. more
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Tickets for October Peoria Film Festival on sale now
The Peoria Film Festival will return to the West Valley for its fifth year in October. more
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Mental health support for first responders remains an important issue.
Brewster: ‘Stop the stigma’ associated with mental health
The Peoria Fire-Medical Department had two suicides in 2022. more
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September is National Preparedness Month.
Engage a support network during National Preparedness Month
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. more

POGO pilot program in Peoria will discontinue in October
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. more
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Artisans League at Vistancia in Peoria planning ‘Artwalk’ this fall
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. more
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Independent seeks submissions for Veterans Day Salute
Independent Newsmedia is featuring a Veterans Day Salute to honor those who have served our country. more
Peoria restaurants free to apply for upcoming Restaurant Expo
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. more
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Park West Market opens for the new season on Saturday, Oct. 7 in Peoria.
Peoria farmers market set to open for the season
The weather is finally starting to break just in time for the return of the Park West Market in Peoria. more
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Heather Rooks, a board member for the Peoria Unified School District, is suing the district over her ability to quote the Bible during meetings.
Peoria Unified board members sues district over ability to quote Bible
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 … more
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Smoke may be visible during prescribed burn near Lake Pleasant, Peoria
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. more
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Arrowhead Towne Center turns 30 this year.
West Valley’s Arrowhead Towne Center celebrates 30th anniversary this year
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. more
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This artist rendering depicts the upcoming Slick City Action Park, which will open in Peoria in early 2024.
Action park, retail center set to open in Peoria in 2024
An indoor action park and retail center will open its doors in Peoria in 2024. more
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David Burks will now lead Peoria’s Water Services Department.
Peoria appoints new water services director
David Burks will serve as the next water services director for the city of Peoria. more
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From left, Vincent Lageschulte and Rachel Kohm from Ironwood High School; Kage Dean from Peoria Flex High School; Brian Liang from Centennial High School; Peoria North Rotary Club President Steve Matthews; Lian Mitchell from Centennial High School; Dave Evans of the Peoria North Rotary Club; Julius Gerre and Priscilla Nunez from Peoria High School.
Rotary Club recognizes students at four Peoria high schools
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. more
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Millennium junior running back Tayejion Player stands up in the end zone after a 10-yards touchdown run at Willow Canyon Sept. 15. Player won the vote for West Valley Preps' player of the week for Week 4.
Player from Goodyear school appropriately wins player of week
Millennium junior running back Tayejion Player is the first West Valley Preps player of the week vote winner in almost two years. more
The top home sale in Peoria in August, 10107 W. Calle Lejos, sold for $2.9 million.
At least 2 Peoria home sales eclipsed the $2 million mark in August
At least two Peoria home sales eclipsed the $2 million mark in August, according to Realtor.com. more
Peoria North Rotary Club to host fashion show fundraiser
  NEIGHBORS 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 … more
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Brandon Caserta (middle) died of suicide in the U.S. Navy. His parents, Teri and Patrick, formed the Brandon Act in his memory so suicides in the Armed Services won't happen again.
Peoria-based foundation advocates for suicide prevention in JROTC programs
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. more
Cactus sophomore quarterback Antonio Casias leaps over the tackle attempt of Peoria senior defensive back Luis Agamez (#25) while junior defensive back Ricardo Vasquez tries to bring him down in the second quarter of a Sept. 22 game at Peoria High School. Casias stretched the ball out to cross the plane of the goal line for a touchdown and 27-0 Cactus lead.
Cactus clobbers Peoria to continue roll in rivalry
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 … more
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2023 West Valley Preps Week 5 football scoreboard
Games played Sept. 22 unless otherwise noted 6A Centennial (5-0) 49, Boulder Creek (1-4) 0 Corona (Calif.) Centennial (3-2) 42, Liberty (4-1) 35 Chandler Basha (4-1) 48 , O'Connor … more
Hundreds of churches, businesses, and community members donated cases of water and critical funding and supplies to aid the unsheltered community this summer.
Summer heat relief efforts rescue record number of Valley homeless residents
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. more
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