An intergenerational group of climate advocates, policymakers, parents and grandparents called on Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema Sept. 10 to invest in bold climate policies through support of the federal Build Back Better Agenda.

When Thanou Thammavongsa moved to North Minneapolis from Paris, he was “just a French Asian kid who didn’t know a lick of English.”

Peoria Film Fest starts Sept. 17

Mesquite District Councilmember Bridget Binsbacher filed her “statement of interest” to run for Peoria mayor.

Envoy Mortgage recently paid one month’s mortgage and taxes for a married couple who are expecting their first child.

Climate change, water conservation, energy consumption and environmental policy highlight Marco López Jr.’s list of priorities for this campaign to be governor. 

The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back its buy-one, get-one-free camping promotion on Oct. 1. 

Arizona Restaurant Association President and CEO Steve Chucri has seen the broadening of local palates and growth of the food scene firsthand.

With the health and safety of staff, patrons and volunteers creating concern at a time of rapidly rising COVID-19 infections in Arizona, Theater Works will not open “A Curiouser Nutcracker.”

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation declared a Tier I Colorado River water shortage, leaving many Peoria residents questioning what this means for their water supply. 

Peoria Fire Chief Bobby Ruiz’s voice softens when he talks about the horrors he saw in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

The Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation will open its discounted motorcycle training scholarships to the public at 8 a.m. Sept. 6. 

Changes to state law mean drivers who purchase alternative fuel vehicles will pay the same vehicle license tax (VLT) rate as other drivers by 2023. The change in VLT rates is phased in, starting Jan. 1, 2022. 

Arizona Broadway Theatre co-founder Kiel Klaphake is ready to welcome guests to the venue when it starts its 2021-22 season on Sunday, Sept. 19.

By Peoria Times Staff

As back-to-school and work routines resume, blood and platelet donations have slowed, but the need remains strong.  

Six people were arrested in Peoria, Glendale and Yuma for kidnapping and beating a 20-year-old pregnant family member after years of threats, Peoria police said.

Everyone knows the saying “man’s best friend” is about the connection between owners and their dogs.

On the 20th anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers, participants will have the chance to complete the 9/11 Memorial Tower Challenge at Gila River Arena.  

Neil Khurana is not the type to spend his days playing video games or scrolling through social media.

MLB unveils 2022

The 2020 census counts are in, and Peoria’s population has grown to 190,985, an increase of more than 35,000 residents since 2010. As such, the city of Peoria has started the federally mandated redistricting process to redraw district boundaries. 

Demers Glass is not the typical glass company. Owner Pierre Demers said the staff cares about their work and their customers. 

Three of Landsea Homes’ Arizona communities, including Olive Grove in Peoria, have sold out less than a year and a half after opening.

Glendale officials and the Arizona Cardinals are collaborating with Peoria-based Plaza Companies to plan an innovative and vibrant mixed-use project that is expected to spur economic development for the city and the region. 

Homeowners can receive

Sean Reavie is continuing his mission to help ease the pain of abused children.

The Peoria Police Department, through a partnership with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, is hosting an interactive motorcycle safety class from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11.

Special Olympics Arizona’s Copper State Raffle is underway and tickets are still available, but the second winner of the raffle has been drawn and revealed. 

Lori Ament said she and her husband both work full time to support themselves and their 5-year-old son and are getting by. But not much more.

After a year of uncertainty, Arizona’s most elegant senior women are refusing to let the pandemic slow them down.  

Benevilla participated in the sixth annual Give65 event, hosted by Home Instead Charities, to raise funds for its Home Services program.  

Football fans would be envious of Kristi Brown’s recent weekend. 

The Peoria High School Panther Marching Band is headed to Washington, D.C., to entertain crowds and represent Arizona at the National Memorial Day Parade. 

Our world is slowly returning to normal as more Arizonans become vaccinated and restrictions start to lift. Now it is time to catch up on critical health screenings and preventive health visits that have been suspended or delayed due to the pandemic.

Heat relief stations open

Thanks to the USDA, the Peoria Unified School District will be able to provide breakfast and lunch meals free to any child 18 and under through June 2022. 

Brianna Carrasco remembers her mother, Brenda Carrasco, as a kind-hearted soul who was always there for her and her three siblings. She knew she could depend on her mom for anything.

Amid rising COVID-19 infections across the state, the city of Peoria is now requiring everyone, vaccinated and unvaccinated, to wear face masks inside city buildings. These requirements went into effect on July 29 and apply to visitors and employees.

As many people prepare to go back to school and back to the office, the need for blood donations remains steady. 

A Peoria firefighter and an adult man have been released from the hospital following a chlorine bucket explosion at a Peoria home, according to Capt. Mark Barbee, PFD public information officer.

As the Valley reaches record-breaking temperatures, Phoenix Rescue Mission is also breaking records. The mission’s Street Outreach Team has rescued 120 men, women and children off the streets since launching its Code: Red Summer Heat Relief effort in May.

Verizon authorized retailer Round Room LLC is giving away 140,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children across the United States through its TCC and Wireless Zone.

Despite an $11.8 billion unfunded liability owed by more than 300 Arizona municipalities, counties and state agencies, some encouraging trends are emerging in the system that provides pensions for nearly 60,000 retired first responders, corrections officers and qualifying elected officials.

Gov. Doug Ducey’s office of education demanded a change in Peoria Unified School District’s COVID-19 mitigation strategies for the upcoming school year, stating it was unlawful.

Stay safe during monsoon

Man with dementia drives the wrong way on 303

Tony Vining has returned to the Peoria Unified School District as the Raymond S. Kellis High School principal. 

With the city of Peoria having recently completed a string of community engagement opportunities, officials are continuing to plan for further development of Paloma Community Park.

Peoria Firefighter Charities is giving away backpacks filled with school supplies in a drive-thru giveaway at the Community Center parking lot from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 31.