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NEIGHBORS
Hilton lends hand at Glendale Boys & Girls Club
GOVERNMENT
Glendale unveils revamped city court
GOVERNMENT
Baldenegro takes Glendale council seat Tuesday
2024 ELECTION

Aldama withdraws from Glendale mayoral race

As a result of a legal challenge to his nominating petition signatures last week, Jamie Aldama dropped out of the Glendale mayoral race Monday afternoon, just before a court hearing. …
EDUCATION

Glendale students sweep top spots in ‘Shark Tank’-style event

In a showcase of entrepreneurial spirit, a “Shark Tank”-style event brought together an array of high school students in an exchange of ideas and presentations.
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At CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Phoenix, It's About Time

"Julia is the best provider I've ever had. She's really taking great care of me, and I hope to have her until the end of my time." - CenterWell Sun City patient "This was an incredible …

Sports betting: Caleb Williams favored to be No. 1 overall pick in NFL draft

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams is BetMGM Sportsbook’s favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in this week’s NFL draft. The draft will be held from Thursday to Saturday in Detroit …

Packers have 11 draft picks to match NFL's top total. GM Brian Gutekunst wouldn't mind adding more

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst wouldn’t mind adding a few more picks to the league-leading total his team already is projected to have in this week’s draft. The Packers, …
WEST VALLEY PREPS

Seniors raise level of young baseball team in Glendale

Entering the season, the prospect of seniors Smith Bailey and Ryland Sands pitching only a combined 26 innings heading into the final week of the regular season sounded disastrous. Instead, a …
Open House

CenterWell celebrates new location

CenterWell Senior Primary Care across the Valley held an open house April 17 for seniors to tour the facility and meet the doctors, nurse practitioners and staff. The national company opened its …
2024 ELECTION

Glendale mayoral hopeful Aldama's signatures challenged in court Monday

A trial to determine the validity of Glendale mayoral candidate Jamie Aldama's signatures will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, April 22 in Maricopa County Superior Court at 201 W. Jefferson St. The …

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LOCAL NEWS
EDUCATION

Deer Valley Unified looking at 125 full-time vacancies to fill

Some work will wind down by the end of the Deer Valley Unified School District year next month, but ongoing efforts to hire new teachers will continue.
election 2024

Meet the Arizona senate candidates for Legislative District 27

Candidates officially filed their petitions April 1 to run for senator in the 2024 primary election in Arizona’s Legislative District 27, where it appears there won’t be much competition until the general election.
FINAL FOUR 2024

Glendale enjoys weekend as sports epicenter

Thus far, no dollar amounts have been released to quantify what the Final Four meant economically to Glendale or the greater Valley from April 5-8. The title game attendance of 74,423 that …
NEIGHBORS

Soldier's Best Friend honors Flag Day in Glendale

Soldier’s Best Friend will host its first annual Flag Day Luncheon at 11 a.m. Friday, June 14 at Chicken-N-Pickle, 9330 W Hanna Lane, Glendale, in Westgate. 
HIRING

Hiring event set for Abrazo Arrowhead Campus

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is holding a hiring event for all hospital departments on Thursday, April 25.
EDUCATION

Deer Valley Unified STEAM Family Night event coming to Glendale

STEAM Family Night in Deer Valley Unified School District is coming to Glendale.
election 2024

Meet the candidates running for Congressional District 8

The stage is now set for the 2024 Congressional District 8 election, and it will be highly competitive on the Republican side of the bill.

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Who is the West Valley Preps 2023 football playoffs Week 3 player of the week?

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
On a Friday night last May, there was hardly a dry eye in the house as members of the Mayor’s Military Mission, proud families, and friends honored the nearly 350 young men and women from high …
With the rise of artificial intelligence and job automation, it’s possible that certain industries and occupations may become obsolete. However, studies show that what AI is not replacing are …
Imagine you’re at an outdoor dinner party (yes, COVID-friendly). It’s October, and the conversation steers towards the World Series. While you are generally culturally literate, you know …

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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Entertainment
The TroubleMakers will play in Glendale on April 13 followed by a gig in Glendale on April 26.

Troublemakers, Playbacks tour Northwest Valley

The AZ Playbacks and The TroubleMakers will finish the month of April with shows in the Northwest Valley. Those gig are: * From  7-10 p.m., Saturday, April 13  The TroubleMakers …
The Cardinals run on the field prior to a game Jan. 7, 2024, in Glendale.

Cardinals to host Draft Party in Glendale

The Arizona Cardinals are inviting fans to the annual Draft Party to watch the team build for the future.
Valley Metro is offering an app to help plan trips to Final Four events this weekend

Valley Metro, Phoenix partner for free rides to Final Four events

Valley Metro and the city of Phoenix are making it easier to travel to favorite NCAA Men’s Final Four   events April 5-8 by providing free rides through the Valley Metro app . To take …
The Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden is outside the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Bworn St.

Green Living Series sprouts in Glendale

Glendale will begin a Green Living Series later this month with multiple classes at the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St. All classes will offer a free seed, plant and book exchange. …
State Farm Stadium in Glendale is dressed up to host the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four. All four teams will practice Friday and the semifinals are Saturday, starting at 3:09 p.m., fithe the title game at 6:20 p.m. Monday.

Final Four weekend kicks off Friday in Glendale, Phoenix

After months of anticipation the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four hits the Valley with full force for four days of events, starting Friday.  Here is the schedule of events open to the …

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