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Barley & Smoke has its own frequently changing scratch-made menu, globally inspired by Chef Michael Mahalick’s travels to places including Spain, Argentina, and Eastern Europe, accompanied by a cocktail program emphasizing whiskey and other spirits.
Barley & Smoke brings a little mystery to North Peoria
Inside Peoria Artisan Brewery, a pair of double doors offers the first hint that something unexpected might be hiding beyond the brewhouse. more
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There are many ways to help conserve water in Peoria.
Every drop counts: Peoria residents can help conserve water
As new Colorado River reductions put water supplies across the Southwest in the spotlight, Peoria residents can be confident the city has long been planning for a reliable and sustainable water future, city officials say. more
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Somos Peoria brings Hispanic Heritage Month to life
Somos Peoria is back with a new way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. more
The Glendale Prep boys cross country team holds up the Division IV trophy and placard Nov. 15 at Cave Creek Golf Course in Phoenix. This is the Griffins second straight state title.
West Valley Preps' 2026 Glendale/Peoria cross country preview
The high school boys and girls cross country season began Aug. 29 at schools across the state. West Valley Preps and the Glendale Independent and Peoria Independent asked local high school … more
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Michael Merendino, owner of Crust Simply Italian, opened the newest location in the locally-owned family of Crust Concepts restaurants in North Peoria when Crust opened in 2026.
New restaurants transform North Peoria dining scene
For years, North Peoria residents had a familiar request: more places to gather over dinner without driving across town. That wish is becoming a reality as a wave of new restaurants transforms the Lake Pleasant Parkway corridor into one of the city’s fastest-evolving dining destinations. more
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Don Borland, left, and Bob Henry pose on July 21, 2026, inside Borland’s garage in Peoria where another new round of donated items are already coming in.
Peoria neighbors rally behind veterans in need
A jacket hanging in the back of a closet. A pair of jeans that no longer fits. A rolling suitcase collecting dust in the garage. more
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Gas prices are seen at the Circle K at 59th Avenue and Olie Road in Glendale on Sept. 4, 2026. Gas prices have reached an all-time high on Labor Day weekend according to AAA Arizona on Friday.
Where to find the cheapest gas in Peoria
For those traveling this Labor Day weekend, gas price will hit an all-time high for this time of year, AAA Arizona said in a release Friday. more
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Liberty knocked off top 50 nationally ranked (by MaxPreps) Corner Canyon from Utah 38-24 Sept. 4 in Peoria.
2026 West Valley Preps Week 2 football scoreboard
Games played  Sept. 4 unless otherwise noted 6A Liberty (2-0) 38 , Draper (Utah) Corner Canyon (3-1) 24 Centennial (2-0) 22, Anaheim (Calif.) Servite (1-2) 14 Mountain Ridge … more
A new veterinary clinic is planned for Thunderbird Road and 67th Avenue.
New veterinary clinic planned for Peoria
A new 20,000 square-foot veterinary service facility is planned for the Thunderbird Wellness Center commercial center near Thunderbird Road and 67th Avenue. more
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Physicians, clinicians choose to unionize at Banner Health
Physicians and advanced practice clinicians with Banner Health voted to unionize Wednesday to form the first-ever physician’s union in Arizona. more
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Mountain Ridge High School, in Glendale, opened in 1995.
No criminal conduct found in DVUSD special-needs student case
No criminal conduct was found by agencies that reviewed allegations involving the treatment of a 16-year-old nonverbal autistic student at Mountain Ridge High School this past spring, although the school district says its investigation remains ongoing and the student’s family is considering its legal options. more
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City Hall will be closed on Labor Day.
Here are city of Peoria's Labor Day closures
The following are the city of Peoria closures for the Labor Day holiday Monday, Sept. 7. more
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