At a Starbucks on 43rd and Thunderbird avenues, the 42-year-old man wearing a blazer and two-day beard may be grading a paper on the Athenian senate, where philosophy met politics and birthed democracy.
The holidays are upon us. That magical time of year when family, food, charity and goodwill change us as individuals and communities. That moment in time where an extra traffic light, or a long line, is just an opportunity to listen to Bing Crosby belt out the single best rendition of “Whit…
A special committee on child sex abuse wants lawmakers to make it easier to prosecute some people who could be considered close to the victim.
Members of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce joined the staff of Kawaii Sushi and Asian Cuisine in Peoria on Dec. 4 to celebrate the restaurant’s first year of business with a ribbon-cutting.
Family and friends of 5-year-old Austin Rawlings gathered to celebrate her life Friday, Dec. 6.
The robots are coming.
One is 32, the other 42.
A Peoria man was arrested and charged with stabbing three men in Avondale Thanksgiving night.
Congratulations to Cibola Vista Resort and Spa.
As the year comes to an end, there are endless holiday parties to attend. One such party invites people to get out their superhero or cosplay costumes.
New Life Center is one of the largest domestic violence shelters in the country. Based in Goodyear, it serves around a thousand children and adults annually through an emergency shelter. It provides outreach support programs working with victims and their families in efforts to help them esc…
Growing up as the daughter of a veteran, Haley Schuster learned at a very early age how important it is to care for members of the military, as well as first responders.
A fundraiser was established for Austin Rawlings, a 5-year-old Peoria girl who died Nov. 30 Tonto Basin.
For those planning to get stuffed on Thanksgiving, Mountainside Fitness offers a free workout from Turkey Day (or, for vegetarians, Tofurkey Day) through Sunday, Dec. 1.
While the Peoria Arizona Historical Society is locked in a legal battle over its leadership, the Peoria City Council approved a budget amendment in its Nov. 12 meeting to help fund the storage and safety of the society’s artifacts.
Brock Peery is staying home.
The Peoria City Council honored three Public Works employees for their assistance in extinguishing a house fire in Peoria.
Volunteers are raising funds for Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) in honor of transplant patients for local teenager Carly Campbell.
Jesus “El Lobo” Gomez is one bad dude.
Several influential business and development figures in the Phoenix Metropolitan area met in Phoenix Nov. 15 to discuss exciting upcoming improvements and potential in the West Valley
Valley residents will learn how to get involved with clinical medical trials on Dec. 5 at the inaugural Phoenix AWARE-for-All event. Local community members, patients and research professionals will gather to share information about the value of clinical research.
Much of Peoria has thrived over the last five years, with scores of high-end homes being built and glamorous commercial projects like P83.
The owners of the Valley’s newest casino are pushing $400 million worth of chips into the pot.
The Peoria City Council is taking a step toward authorizing a “signature event” in the city to attract tourists, businesses and to further instill pride in the city.
The Tohono O’odham Nation provided a large grant to the city of Peoria for the purchase of an Emergency Response Robot to be used in critical and life-saving situations by the emergency and fire departments.
Peoria Police arrested sexual offense suspect Eniefiok Akpanikat Wednesday, Nov. 13.
An alleged illegal gambling operation in Peoria was been shut down.
A project which includes a hotel, homes, retail and dining is in the preliminary stages at P83 Entertainment District. This would be a major addition to the current entertainment, dining and sports district along 83rd Avenue.
The Peoria High School community is grieving the passing of a 14-year-old freshman who died after being struck by a vehicle on Friday, Nov. 15.
The Arizona Department of Revenue’s (ADOR) Unclaimed Property program is looking for members of the U.S. military who have unclaimed funds in their names from when they were based in Arizona.
In the physicians’ lounge at Abrazo West Campus, all Dr. Sushil Pandey did was press a button on a machine. His hot chocolate was mixed inside the machine and poured into a waiting cup, perfectly delivered.
National Entrepreneurs Day was celebrated this week. This is an unofficial American holiday that honors entrepreneurs “who are considered the foundation of the country.”
When Meng Truong and his wife Paulina emigrated to Arizona from Cambodia, they immediately noticed something missing: there were no prominent ethnic markets carring food or items making them feel like they were home.
The 19th annual Operation Santa Claus holiday charity drive kicked off Nov. 14. Every person who contributes will have a chance to win a brand-new vehicle.
The Peoria Unified School District Governing Board announced four PUSD superintendent finalists.
Vitalant donors will “Hear the Sweet Sound of Saving Lives” when they give blood Nov. 16 to Nov. 30 at any donor center or blood drive across the Valley, compliments of The Phoenix Symphony.
Key dates in the Peoria General Plan include:
While business leaders were socializing before WESTMARC’s Best of the West awards show and dinner Thursday, Nov. 7, the Lee Perreira Trio played a version of Bob Marley’s “Stir It Up.”
Impeachment proceedings of President Trump is generating political ripples here in Arizona.
“The Nutcracker Suite” is a holiday tradition, but Legacy Ballet Academy is creating a learning experience for its dancers.
It is sometimes a nuisance or inconvenience for a freelancer or entrepreneur to travel to local coffee shops, in the hopes of getting work completed, when seats are unavailable, or when the environment is too distracting and even when the Wi-Fi is occasionally spotty. But one Peoria entrepre…
Students aren’t the only ones who get grades in Arizona. Peoria Elementary School recently received its report card showing strong improvement.
Gila River Hotels & Casinos—Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte and Vee Quiva—distributed a year’s worth of self-excluded jackpots to five local nonprofit organizations at its recent annual Gila River Cares Night of Giving celebration held at Wild Horse Pass.
It was a rollercoaster week, with stomachs flipping nervously at Peoria Unified School District’s Glendale office.
It’s almost time for Peoria Unified School District’s fall break, which means it’s almost time for Fall Break Ed Camp, which will be held from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 25-27.
Jack Burns, a public affairs specialist, presents a free workshop from the Social Security Administration. The workshop is at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria.
St. Mary’s Food Bank is holding its 13th-annual Super Saturday Turkey Drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23.
A staple of auto maintenance and car care in Peoria celebrated a change of ownership on Nov. 7, as Tech 1 Auto cut a ceremonial ribbon with the Peoria Chamber of Commerce.
After two years of studies, workshops, open houses, committee and planning meetings, the Peoria General Plan is nearing the finish line.
Honey Hive Farms is creating a buzz with its honey exchange.
At a service last summer to honor the passing of her father, Meghan McCain said, “We gather here to mourn the passing of American greatness — the real thing.”
A city lease of buildings occupied by the Peoria Arizona Historical Society (PAHS) was terminated on July 23. Given this development, the city will be taking steps to ensure historic items within the facility are properly maintained.
Finding the right place for a loved one can seem impossible. So, Benevilla is hosting placement specialists who will share more information on the important process.
LUKE FORWARD THEN – READY FOR THE FUTURE
