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Pushing through PTSD to give back to vets in need

5/30/2021
Olga Tipton-Tucker’s call to serve her country has long been in her temperament — her dad served in the military for 23 years and she was surrounded by male figures who served as well.

Glendale’s new urban lake to open by winter

5/24/2021
An urban lake in the works for Glendale has taken many years to come to fruition, and now residents will have the chance to enjoy it by this winter.

Hometown Heroes launches by recognizing long-time …

5/1/2021
Over the years, Dean Slack, 83, has donated his time to the Peoria community in an astounding variety of ways. His dedication to the community has earned him a nomination for the first Peoria …

May Queen Creek Hometown Hero award goes to local son, …

4/28/2021
Queen Creek son Dr. Alexander Matheson has called the eastern Maricopa County residential enclave home long before the rural town was transformed into the bustling community it is today. But all …

Parsons honored as Peoria Hometown Hero in Community …

4/25/2021
To Ken Parsons, business and community are intrinsically intertwined.

VIDEO: Making a home for Peoria’s seniors

4/16/2021
Cleanliness is great. But caregiving is next to godliness. Just ask the family members of the clients who Rosalina Vilar cares for.

Nominations being accepted for Mesa Hometown Heroes …

4/5/2021
Nominations are being accepted through April 15 for the city of Mesa Hometown Heroes Banner Program. The program is a tribute to recognize and honor Mesa residents and their family members who are …

Pedaling towards perfection: nominations sought for …

2/18/2021
A Tempe Bike Hero can be a Clark Kent or a Superman when it comes to promoting the bicycling way. What matters is making life better for Tempe’s two-wheeled community. So, whether …

‘Deeply missed’: Southwest Valley remembers David …

2/5/2021
With a resume of work and volunteer service longer than he was tall, David Schwake touched the lives of thousands of Southwest Valley residents during the 40-plus years he lived and worked here.

Hometown Heroes launches by recognizing long-time …

2/1/2021
Over the years, Dean Slack, 83, has donated his time to the Peoria community in an astounding variety of ways. His dedication to the community has earned him a nomination for the first Peoria …

Glendale student saves life of campus staff member

11/17/2020
As a social worker at Glendale High School for more than a decade, Danet Garcia has spent her career helping students get through some of the most difficult and traumatic situations.

Glendale’s next public art to be at Heroes library

7/11/2017
Rendering of the Heroes Regional Park Library. This is a conceptual drawing and will likely change. The city plans to put public art in the front of the library located near 83rd Avenue and Bethany …