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GLENDALE NEWS & SOCIAL MEDIA

Public input sought for study of Grand/35th avenues intersection

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is seeking public input for a study about future improvements at the intersection connecting Grand Avenue (US 60) with 35th Avenue and Indian School Road in west Phoenix.

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Confirmed COVID cases in Glendale up 8% this month

The number of overall number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Glendale is up more than 8 percent in the past two and a half weeks.

Government

Partnership webinar to feature Glendale mayor

Valley Partnership’s October Friday Morning Breakfast will feature Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers on its panel, along with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Mesa Mayor John Giles, for a discussion about growth, transportation, business attraction and expansion, and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Events

Glendale cancels Hometown Christmas Parade

The city of Glendale officially canceled the 2020 Hometown Christmas Parade.

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Glendale judge appointment process draws controversy

A difference in philosophy between a citizen board and the Glendale city council looms over a process that figures to culminate at the Tuesday, Oct. 27 council meeting.

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Glitters returns next month - but with some changes

Glendale Glitters will illuminate the sky next month to cap off a year of uncertain stops and starts with the stability and holiday heritage that only a downtown 1.7-million light display can provide.

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Proposed bond would fund these four Glendale projects

Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, will allow voters to have their say on four bond questions that the Glendale city council has referred to the ballot.

Glendale car crash kills two

Two people are dead after a three-vehicle accident in Glendale.

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Neighbors & Good News

Manistee Ranch House has a long, celebrated Glendale history

The Glendale Woman’s Club was the primary group that promoted and helped the Glendale Arizona Historical Society, established in 1973, to grow. The society was started by members of several community organizations that wanted to develop a museum for Glendale historical artifacts, and became a 501©(3) in 1978.

Remembering Marty Robbins’ special Hall of Fame night

Marty Robbins’ life changed dramatically when he left his hometown of Glendale for the bright country and western lights of Nashville in 1953, although he’d probably have been happy enough if he’d stayed put anyway.

Independent announces 2021 calendar photographers

Independent Newsmedia is happy to announce the photographers chosen to have their work featured in the 2021 Scenic Wall Calendar.

Credit Union West supports fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Credit Union West is sponsoring Paul’s Car Wash, in association with Arizona’s Family News and CBS 5 Chief Meteorologist Paul Horton for a week-long virtual car wash that began Oct. 19.

Glendale author releases Christmas-themed children’s book

A Glendale author has published her second offering - a children’s picture book that takes place on Christmas Eve.

IN The Know

Donate blood to fight breast cancer, get gift card

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to band together to provide hope and healing to patients fighting cancer by giving blood or platelets.

Flu season’s here; where to get vaccinated

Seasonal pumpkin patch coming to Glendale

Glendale Fire captain retires, takes on new role in Tolleson

Free COVID testing coming to Glendale

Prep Sports & Education Reporting

WEST VALLEY PREPS

McIntosh, Scorpions maul Ironwood on way to 4-0 start

When route 1 gets you there so fast, it's hard to take the scenic drive. Time and again Friday night, Desert Edge send 220-pound junior tailback Jeryll McIntosh behind an offensive line that averages around 270 pounds.

WEST VALLEY PREPS

2020 West Valley Preps Week 4 football scoreboard

Games played Oct. 23 unless otherwise noted.

WEST VALLEY PREPS

Offense powers fast start for Glendale Prep football

After three weeks of football, the Glendale Prep Griffins found themselves with the best overall record in the 2A Agua Fria section at 2-1. The team is clicking on all cylinders leading up to the …

WEST VALLEY PREPS

Poll: Who is the West Valley Preps 2020 Week 3 football player of the week?

WEST VALLEY PREPS

COVID causes West Valley football, volleyball cancellations

The statewide wave of COVID-related high school football game cancellations and changes hit the West Valley in earnest this week.

WEST VALLEY PREPS

Glendale Prep's Mizysak dominates Week 2 football fan vote

The smallest school West Valley Preps covers had by far the biggest impact in the second week of player of the week voting.

WEST VALLEY PREPS

Opportunistic Mountain Ridge runs away from Notre Dame Prep 28-10

GLENDALE — Since Head Coach Doug Madoski took over the Mountain Ridge football program prior to the 2019 season, the Mountain Lions have enjoyed small steps toward a return to prominence

Education

Declining DVUSD enrollment could result in less funding

Enrollment is down at Deer Valley Unified School District, and decreased funding for the current school year may soon follow as a result.

Glendale Business & Opinions

Business

Glendale program helps landlords, tenants affected by COVID-19

The Glendale City Council has approved an idea designed to keep tenants in their homes and protect property owners adversely affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

Opinion

Brewer: Arizona seniors deserve a future of economic security

Arizona seniors deserve to enjoy a future of economic security and prosperity for many years to come — and it’s imperative that we elect political leaders who have what it takes to build …

Opinion: Arizona can get marijuana legalization right, again

I am 73 years old. Never in my later years did I think I would open Arizona’s first medical marijuana dispensary, but I did, in 2012.

Burke: Know how to identify Social Security scammers

The most effective way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams. You should just hang up on any call you’re uncertain of and ignore suspicious emails. Scammers are always …

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