The Peoria-based Arizona Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Foundation handed out its Visionary Awards to community partners at its Share the Road/Riding for the Long Haul event in May. 

The members of local AARP Historic Chapter No. 1 in Youngtown presented President Jesse Ramirez with $150 and over 312 pounds of food collected during its community food drive for local nonprofit Valley View Community Food Bank.  

To many people, professional sports are simply entertainment. They provide an arena for athletes to play the games we played as kids.

With a passion for helping her community, Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee is promoting the/Arizona Education Savings Plan in hopes of helping families financially prepare for their children’s academic future. AZ 529 is Arizona’s Education Savings Plan that allows parents to create savings ove…

Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant urges all eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood, platelets or plasma this May in support of mothers and all patients relying on lifesaving blood transfusions. 

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Phoenix Rescue Mission is launching its ninth annual citywide Code:Red Summer Heat Relief campaign to ensure the Valley’s homeless population and at-risk individuals do not fall victim to the hot summer months ahead.

Peoria has plenty to offer its residents and visitors, so much that they were ranked within a list of top 50 cities to live in within the United States. 

NexMetro Communities is continuing to expand its single-family rental homes by adding a new community in Peoria.

Peoria resident Denise Jaronik, a post-anesthesia care unit nurse at Abrazo Scottsdale Campus, was recognized for her exemplary service during a recent Tenet Hero ceremony.

Gov. Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services rescinded executive orders requiring masks in K-12 schools on April 19. 

As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out and restrictions are lifted by Gov. Doug Ducey, CEOs are facing pressure to make decisions about when and how professionals will return to office work.

Ford Motor Co., Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix and Valleywide Dunkin’ locations have teamed up with the Salvation Army to launch the ninth annual Fill an F-150 Bottled Water Drive from May 7 to May 23. 

Peoria-based Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation will host “Share the Road & Riding for the Long Haul” from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at Phoenix Shrine Auditorium & Event Center, 552 N. 40th Street in Phoenix.

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Walgreens and its primary care partner Village Medical recently opened three Village Medical at Walgreens practices in the area, with plans to open 12 by summer 2021.

Tad Snedicor of the Peoria Veterans Memorial Board said many Vietnam War veterans are worried about today’s generation and its respect for the nation.

Glendale-based The Mangat Group has invested nearly $35 million in land purchases in the last six months and owns roughly 1,000 acres throughout the Phoenix metro area.

At its 94th annual Water Conference and Exhibition in Phoenix, the AZ Water Association recognized EPCOR USA with 41 safety and operational excellence awards for water and wastewater facilities across the company’s Arizona territories. 

Golfers who are interested in supporting the community are invited to Buckeye’s Sundance Golf Course on Saturday, May 1. 

Peoria Sustainability Coordinator Victoria Caster said she heard once that the best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago. 

Pop-Up Peoria opened to the public at Park West on April 9, providing an innovative space for community members to connect. 

The Peoria City Council unanimously voted April 6 to approve a rezoning proposal that has been in discussion for a year and a half.

Rotary clubs and their members throughout Arizona invite friends, neighbors and fellow citizens to join them as they conduct service projects to benefit the local community during the first Rotary Week of Service from April 17 to April 24. 

A Peoria music teacher was awarded $5,000 through the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program and used all the funds to add instruments to her classroom. 

U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko honored Phoenix Rescue Mission with a Congressional Recognition award for its impact in the District 8 community.

A 45-year-old Peoria man died from injuries sustained in a crash at the intersection of northwest Grand Avenue and North 85th Avenue in Peoria at 3 p.m. April 10. 

When Mesa mom Molly Wright found out through her role with Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Family Advisory Council that a charity was looking for a child who might be able to put an electric bike to good use, she thought of her son.

The city of Peoria’s March 31 budget meeting laid out the financial plan for the year with a budget of $695 million. 

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The New Founders of Freedom are hosting the 10th annual motorcycle Veterans Ride on Saturday, April 10. 

Mecum Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction company, scored record-high sales at its State Farm Stadium auction from March 18 to March 20. 

The city of Peoria’s fourth proclamation requiring facial coverings in public settings is no longer effective in light of Gov. Doug Ducey’s executive order 2021-06, according to Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat.

The West Valley has become a driving force for economic growth in Arizona, and the region is staying in the fast lane with development along five hot business corridors.

Benevilla recently celebrated its 40th year of promoting health and independence by providing supportive services. 

Twenty-four finalists from 10 communities throughout the state have been selected for the 40th anniversary Arizona Governor’s Arts Awards. 

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park recently welcomed a rare newborn South American tapir. 

Golfers who are interested in supporting the community are invited to Buckeye’s Sundance Golf Course on Saturday, May 1. 

Peoria Police arrest Walmart arson suspect