Kids urged to 'Be Fit, Don't Sit'
Rio Vista program offers exercise programs and games like wallyball.
Honeywell competition fuels kids' appetite for space
Hundreds vie for a chance to win an appearance at this year's Fiesta Bowl and a trip to the Johnson Space Center.
'Hunters' food drive set for Sunday
Donate wild game or fish at Cabela's for a chance to win a gift basket.
Demand nearly doubles at food bank's Glendale site
A record number of Valley families picked up holiday food boxes from St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance this Thanksgiving.
Donations sought for diaper, baby-formula drive
Women's clinics accepting contributions at three locations.
Gingerbread House Competition is on
Entries in the annual contest must be submitted by Thursday.
Positive steps to get the most out of the holidays
Some helpful hints to get the most out of the holiday season.
White powder discovered in Peoria City Hall mailroom
Two mail clerks at the facility, on Monroe Street near 83rd Avenue, discovered the substance in an envelope just before noon.
Forum seeks new system for education funding
Parents, teachers, business leaders and superintendents anticipate change will come before Legislature next fall.
District delays vote on teacher retirement renewal
Peoria Unified debating program that lets veteran teachers continue to work while drawing pension.
WineStyles opens store in Peoria
WineStyles, a wine retailer, is new to the West Valley and located within the Park West shopping center near Loop 101 and Northern Avenue.
Celebration of Lights is free Monday night
Donation to charity will bring waiver of usual $40-a-car fee.
$4K donation to aid fallen public-safety workers
Donation to 100 Club of Arizona will bring assistance in times of tragedy.
Peoria launches holiday season with OldTown festival
Event transforms downtown into a winter wonderland.
Closing arguments scheduled for APS power line route
Hearings regarding a controversial APS power line resume Monday as APS and lawyers for 17 interveners present closing arguments to the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee.
'No turn on red' is worth the wait
Restriction on exit off Loop 101 is designed to ensure safety.
Days of easy credit are over in real estate
Expect to see seller carrybacks, land contracts, wraps, lease purchases in housing market once interest rates climb again.
Places to shop, eat, be merry in the West Valley
The holiday shopping season has begun. Most likely, you'll work up an appetite while searching for the perfect gift or best deal. The following are a sampling of restaurants near shopping districts or malls where you can grab a bite, or a stiff drink.
Peoria High School's Cordova at ease with changes in life or on football field
Johnny Cordova is a big reason why Peoria High School won the Class 4A Division I West Valley Region and continue postseason action Friday against Scottsdale Saguaro in the state semifinals.
Theater Works for Youth partner with Park West to offer stage variety shows
Theater Works for Youth is partnering with Park West mall, Loop 101 and Northern Avenue, to present live variety shows for the holidays.
Deadline near for tax-credit gifts to schools
Taxpayers have one more month to make tax-credit donations to the Deer Valley and Peoria Unified school districts for funding extracurricular activities.
Glendale Glitters Spectacular kicks off Friday evening
Glendale Glitters Spectacular, the city's annual holiday-lights festival, kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Mayor Elaine Scruggs and City Council members will be on hand to turn on 1.5 million lights covering 12 blocks of downtown.
Glendale Glitters Spectacular 2007
Kids overcome disabilities to sparkle on stage with Theatre Kidz
Theatre Kidz is Glendale's first musical-theater program aimed at kids with disabilities, ranging from autism to cerebral palsy. The program features a modified version of the hit High School Musical.
Peoria police: Be vigilant while shopping
As holiday shoppers hit the streets, police offer safety tips.
Kids to present new ideas for International Space Station
Honeywell Fiesta Bowl Aerospace ChallengeMore than 800 fifth- through eighth-grade students from 45 schools across Arizona will present their ideas for a new generation International Space Station that can sustain 100 people for two years during the Honeywell Fiesta Bowl Aerospace Challenge presented by The Arizona Republic featuring Microsoft Mission Control Preliminaries.
Spotlight on: Thunderbird School of Global Management
Glendale's Thunderbird School of Global Management recently launched three international business programs, two of which increase the school's presence abroad.
Lake Pleasant Regional Park hosts workshop on local wildlife, plants
Discover some of the native wildlife of the Northwest Valley as Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road, hosts two informational activities.
Officials: Landline phones work best for 911 calls
Cellphones can be difficult for 911 operators to track and locate in an emergency. And West Valley police agencies differ on the best approach to ensuring a speedy response to emergency calls.
Family awarded $36M in 2005 shooting at Glendale Walmart
A Maricopa County Superior Court jury today awarded $36 million to the family of Patrick Graham, a man shot to death by a mental patient Ed Liu in a Glendale Walmart parking lot in 2005.
With win certified, Hunt vows outreach to Peoria constituents
With her narrow victory in a recall election now certified, Peoria City Councilwoman Vicki Hunt plans to start holding monthly public meetings with her constituents.
Coyotes wives, Salvation Army team for food drive
Phoenix Coyotes players' wives and girlfriends are partnering with the Salvation Army to host the Biscuit in the Basket Food Drive at Friday's home game vs. the Colorado Avalanche at 2 p.m.
Glendale shoppers, retailers gearing up for Black Friday
From Arrowhead to the historic downtown to Westgate, Glendale store owners are gearing up to compete for Black Friday customers who are likely to be more frugal this year.
Deals all over the Valley
Lunch and tea? Kimberly Ann's Victorian Tearoom and Café a delight
You could get a toothache just looking at all the goodies in Kimberly Ann's Victorian Tearoom and Café, and I'm not talking about the desserts, either.
Work gets under way on Peoria Place development
With a trailer anchored in an alfalfa field advertising upcoming development, developers and dignitaries gathered Tuesday to break ground on the 127-acre residential, retail and office project coined Peoria Place.
Peoria High students training puppies for service-dog roles
Through a new 18-month Puppy Raising Program, 12 Peoria High School students will have a puppy to raise and train every day to become affordable service dogs for military, police, fire and emergency servicemen and women who were injured while on duty.
Clouds, chance of rain through holiday
Today's skies set the tone for the rest of the week.
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Expert: Is your body yelling 'help' over weight?
In many instances, a well-planned low-calorie diet is not effective or stops being effective for losing weight.
Hike Lake Pleasant before Thanksgiving feasting
Spend Thanksgiving at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road, Morristown.
Peoria Arts Commission gets input on master plan
The Peoria Arts Commission has wrapped up public meetings for its proposed Five-Year Arts Master Plan.
Peoria Fire Department collecting toys for needy kids
The Peoria Fire Department and Peoria Firefighter Charities will be collecting new unwrapped toys (please, no stuffed animals) from Friday through Dec. 13 for the 2008 Christmas for Underprivileged Children Toy Drive and Holiday Party.
Christ's Church of the Valley members donate their shoes
Thousands of shoes given by Christ's Church of the Valley members will be donated locally as well as sent to Africa and South America, where the church has a large ministry presence.
Banner Thunderbird program offers assistance to cancer victims
A registered dietitian and physical therapist will present "Keeping Well in Mind and Body" as part of Banner Thunderbird Medical Center's "I Can Cope" program.
NotMyKid to give drug-test kits to parents in Glendale
NotMykid, which focuses on substance-abuse prevention, is holding a seminar for parents in the Deer Valley Unified School District.
Peoria's gingerbread house competition is on
Peoria residents can show off their holiday baking creativity in the 15th annual Gingerbread House Competition.
Thanksgiving Day Classic coming up at Peoria Sports Complex
Arizona Road Racers host their 21st Annual Thanksgiving Day Classic at Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., at 8 a.m. Thursday.
Local gas prices drop below $2 a gallon
The East Valley and Peoria have joined in what 36 other states have already experienced: average gas prices under $2 per gallon.
Banner Thunderbird Hospital chef wins culinary award
Nutrition Services Director Julie Spelman and Executive Chef Jamie Palenque recently brought home the silver medal in the 2008 Culinary Competition staged by the National Society for Healthcare Foodservice and Management, sponsored by Tyson Foods.
Mom of slain Peoria woman still hopes for answers
It's been a year since single mom Yvonne Washington was shot and killed outside a Peoria day care after dropping off her young son, and police still have made no arrests.
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Carefree Hwy, reopens after motorcycle crash
A motorcycle crash prompted officials to close a portion of Arizona 74, the Carefree Highway, for several hours in north Valley.
Peoria facing $13 million deficit over 2 years
Peoria faces lean times, with structural deficits in the budget forcing the city to trim non-essential expenditures for the rest of fiscal 2009. And 2010 looks even worse, with the prospect of a $13 million shortfall over the two-year period
Peoria City Council OKs $30,000 mural on downtown building
By a 4-3 vote, the council awarded a $30,000 contract to artist Emmanuel Martinez to create a mural on a wall at Washington Street and 83rd Avenue between the Biker's Edge and Bud's Barber Shop.
Peoria holds off Millennium in quarterfinals
For Peoria, the game plan was simple. Give the ball to Jamal Miles.
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Market activity will point to housing-market recovery
Even so, it'll be a while before resales become truly profitable.
Turkey takeout this Thanksgiving
Those who say they no longer have time to shop for and cook a Thanksgiving meal are ordering their turkey and trimmings to go from restaurants.
Take precautions against thieves over holidays
Is there something you recommend to keep us safer during the holiday season?
Local shelter gathering supplies to assist rural counterparts
Noak's Ark Pet Adoptions is collecting pet food, beds, leashes and toys for needy pet shelters in rural Arizona.
Peoria students use skills in real-world situations through Theater Works internship
Peoria Unified School District students are taking what they learned from the classroom and applying it to the real world through an internship with Theater Works.
Hunt narrowly wins Peoria recall contest vs. Vasquez
The Peoria City Council will meet in a special session Tuesday to certify that Councilwoman Vicki Hunt won the recall election. Challenger Grace Vasquez is still not conceding, however.
MAD blogger: Peoria councilwoman ekes out victory
'Oz' film Munchkin to visit Peoria theater
The oldest living Munchkin from The Wizard of Oz, Margaret Pelligrini, will meet fans at Theater Works' Saturday performances of The Wizard of Oz.
Arizona Fall League baseball drawing to close in Peoria
Arizona Fall League is wrapping up its season. The Peoria Javelinas will host the Phoenix Desert Dogs on Thursday at Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave.
Gold panning at Lake Pleasant
Learn how to pan for gold at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lake Pleasant Visitor Center, 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road.
Raymond S. Kellis High School senior uses passion to help African kids to form club
Raymond S. Kellis High School senior Lindsey Wemhoner is hoping her newly founded Invisible Children Club can raise money to rebuild Gulu High School in Uganda.
Hearings on APS power-line route are wrapping up
Hearings regarding a controversial APS power line in the West Valley wrapped up their evidentiary phase Wednesday, but a ruling from the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee is not expected until after Thanksgiving.
Hunt's lead dips as Peoria recall count grinds on
With absentee and early ballots still being counted, Councilwoman Vicki Hunt maintains a slim lead over challenger Grace Vasquez.
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Walgreens opens 5 health clinics across West Valley
Take Care Clinics, part of a Walgreens division that provides treatment of respiratory illnesses and minor injuries among other services, opened locations in Glendale, Peoria and Avondale this month.
Local pastor steps up to 'Hour of Power'
Dr. Walt Kallestad makes a living talking to people. Lots of people. The senior pastor at Arrowhead's Community Church of Joy takes his weekly message to a global stage.
Local sports bars cater to armchair quarterbacks
Several major sports are going full steam right now. So, pull up a chair or stool, hoist a cool one and join fans for some camaraderie at these West Valley sports bars. |
Cupboard is bare for Peoria Thanksgiving meal boxes
Community Action Program in desperate need of donations.
Centennial tops Deer Valley for 5A-II volleyball title
Peoria Centennial took the Class 5A Division II girls volleyball title Tuesday night at Phoenix Brophy Prep over Glendale Deer Valley. |
New ethnic fare coming to Bell Mar in Surprise
Los Limones, a restaurant whose cuisine will draw from indigenous Spanish and traditional Mexican dishes, will open in Surprise next year.
APS power-line hearings resume
Public hearings regarding the siting of a controversial APS power line across north Peoria and south to Buckeye resumed Monday in Phoenix.
Peoria's Acacia District recall results still too close to call
The recall election in Peoria's Acacia District is no closer to being decided. With absentee and early ballots still being counted, Councilwoman Vicki Hunt maintains a slim lead over challenger Grace Vasquez.
Peoria Women's Club rededicated at new location
After much controversy, the Peoria Women's Club building was rededicated at its new location Monday by city officials and club members.
Peoria City Council to ponder business Tuesday
The Peoria City Council is holding a regular meeting and study session Tuesday.
Peoria resident wins $5,000 in televised poker tournament
Peoria resident David Brownworth, a real-estate agent for Coldwell Banker, was the Nov. 9 ClubWPT TV tournament champion, defeating almost 650 Internet gamers to win a trip to Los Angeles, where he beat five other amateur poker players from across the country on national television broadcast by Fox Sports Net.
APS power-line hearings resume this week
Under APS' plan, the 40-mile transmission line connecting substations in Buckeye and Peoria would follow a Carefree Highway alignment near the Vistancia master-planned community in north Peoria.
Cactus High School volleyball will face Sunnyslope in 4A-II title match
For the second time in three seasons, No. 2 Glendale Cactus defeated No. 3 Tucson Sabino to reach the Class 4A Division I title match.
Deer Valley to face Centennial for 5A-II volleyball title
Deer Valley used three straight 25-21 game scores beating Tucson Ironwood Ridge to set up a date with Peoria Centennial in Tuesday's 6:07 p.m. state championship match at Phoenix Brophy Prep.
Old Main, elementary school construction delayed in Peoria
The Peoria Unified School District governing board continues to wait on updates regarding the viability of Peoria High School's Old Main.
Seniors can walk in Peoria's annual Turkey Trot
The Peoria Recreation Division's Senior Adult Program is hosting its 11th annual Turkey Trot. The non-competitive fun walk for adults 50 and older takes place at 8 a.m. Wednesday at Rio Vista Community Park, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road.
Ensure child care seat is installed properly
Is your child safety seat properly installed in your vehicle?
What if traffic light sensor doesn't detect motorcycle?
If a traffic-light sensor doesn't detect my motorcycle and I want to go left, is it legal to make a right and then a U-turn?
'Workout' loan can stave off foreclosure
Interest-only mortgage can be a win-win, at least temporarily.
Sign up for youth winter sports in Peoria
Peoria's Recreation Division is accepting registration for the winter youth sports season, Jan. 17-March 7 for basketball, baseball, racquet sports for kids.
Thunderbird's neonatal ICU unit certified as Level III; 1st in W. Valley
The neonatal intensive care unit at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center this week became the first West Valley hospital to earn earn certification as a Level III facility by the Arizona Perinatal Trust.
Christ's Church of the Valley opening $12M building for kids
Christ's Church of the Valley's 55,000-square-foot building features high tech video screens, sound systems and play areas for up to 3,000 people at 7007 W. Happy Valley Road.
On the climb: Rock gyms report growing interest
The sluggish economy has had little negative impact on the sport - three new rock gyms have opened in the Valley in the past year.
Peoria humanitarian honored on 'Larry King Live' for efforts
Rose Mapendo, of Peoria, a victim of violence against African Tutsis in the Congo, was honored on Larry King Live for her work on resettling endangered refugees. An upcoming documentary will also feature her story.
2 moms are driving force for Peoria's farmers market
Two stay-at-home moms turned entrepreneurs are responsible for bringing Peoria's Park West shopping center its first farmers market.
Busy month for Rio Vista Skate Park
Rio Vista Skate Park, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, has a busy schedule this November, with three weekend skateboard events. The fun kicked off this past Saturday with a demonstration from the DC skate team.
Kokopelli Winery to offer Sunday brunch
On Nov. 23 Kokopelli Winery and Bistro in Surprise will start offering a Sunday brunch menu between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Check out what else is going on in the West Valley with a weekly guide to shopping, dining and business news.
Autistic teen triumphs as Centennial's homecoming king
Greggory Ohannessian isn't the typical homecoming king at Centennial High School. What separates him from past homecoming kings is he that he's been diagnosed with autism, a neurological disorder that impairs his ability to communicate and socialize with others
Peoria to reward residents with Recycling Night at the Ballpark
On Thursday, the city is thanking residents for their overwhelming response with Recycling Night at the Ballpark, a free night of baseball at Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave.
Dogtag memorial at Centennial High honors fallen alumni
The 100 reflective dogtags were suspended from the ceiling at Centennial High School in Peoria. They were engraved with words from families of four alumni who were killed in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars from 2003 to 2005.
Hunt's tally inches up as Peoria recall count continues
As of Tuesday, the recall election in Peoria's Acacia District remained too close to call. With absentee and early ballots trickling in, Councilwoman Vicki Hunt expanded her slim lead over challenger Grace Vasquez to 95 votes.
Police collecting food to help needy over holidays
With the holidays approaching, Peoria police are collecting food for St. Mary's Food Bank.
Free heart screenings offered for teens in Glendale
Free heart screenings for teenagers are being offered Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Deer Valley High School, 18424 N. 51st Ave
College bound? Don't delay on applying to schools
With homecoming football games, dances, parties and homework, high school seniors have a lot on their plate before graduation. So much that many college-bound seniors don't start applying for college on time.
Peoria rec center holding flu-, pneumonia-shot clinic
Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, is hosting a flu and pneumonia vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' back in Glendale
The Arizona Cardinals will face off against the San Francisco 49ers at home Monday. So commuters, beware.
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