Peoria Times

24/11/2025

The Glendale Boys & Girls Club, Louis and Elizabeth Sands Branch, recently received a technology boost from Cox. Malcolm Mitchell, Super Bowl LI champion, children’s author, and literacy advocate, helped with the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the upgrade. Read more at https://www.peoriatimes.com/youth/glendale-b-g-club-gets-tech-boost-and-super-bowl-champ-surprise/article_0c40adee-60ec-4c36-a4ee-afc07d8a7af4.html.

21/11/2025

The Westgate Entertainment District has unveiled its lineup of winter activities to ring in the holidays.

The Westgate Entertainment District recently unveiled its lineup of winter activities to ring in the holidays. From ice skating to pictures with Santa, Marketing Manager Alexandra McNeil said the shopping

20/11/2025

Peoria is beginning design work for upcoming infrastructure projects in the Peoria Innovation Core, with the city expecting $500-600 million in future reimbursements from State Land Department auctions across the entire area. Details at https://www.peoriatimes.com/news/peoria-prepares-for-500m-land-development-design/article_7746fbe2-0ce8-410c-a04f-d31d714127fd.html.

19/11/2025

Deer Valley Unified School District Board Member Kimberly Fisher has been found in violation of Arizona state Open Meeting Law.

Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) Board Member Kimberly Fisher was recently found in violation of Arizona state Open Meeting Law (OML) by Attorney General Kris Mayes’ office. In light

18/11/2025

“In October, Peoria celebrated a significant milestone in our economic development journey. While we mark the incredible groundbreaking of Amkor Technology, we also reflect on the strategic steps that made this outsized success possible, as we advance our mission to create local jobs, lower commute times and drive future revenues to keep taxes low,” Mayor Jason Beck writes.

In October, Peoria celebrated a significant milestone in our economic development journey. While we mark the incredible groundbreaking of Amkor Technology, we also reflect on the strategic steps that made

17/11/2025

Desert Sky Middle School of DVUSD has received a $15,000 grant from TSMC Arizona to renovate its Career Action Lab, expanding hands-on learning opportunities for students exploring future careers.

Desert Sky Middle School of the Deer Valley Unified School District has received a $15,000 grant from TSMC Arizona to renovate its Career Action Lab, expanding hands-on learning opportunities for

14/11/2025

Following the Nov. 4 Special Election, the residents of Maricopa County voted to pass Propositions 403 and 406 — giving Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) the green light to expand its campuses and educational opportunities across the West Valley.

Following the Nov. 4 Special Election, the residents of Maricopa County voted to pass Propositions 403 and 406 — giving Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) the green light to expand

13/11/2025

The recent election on Nov. 4 ended with the rejection of the budget increase question put forth by the Peoria Unified School District. Question 11 narrowly failed on a roughly 51% to 49% split in favor of “No” — which the district said will lead to major budget reductions over the next few years.

The recent election on Nov. 4 ended with the rejection of the budget increase question put forth by the Peoria Unified School District. Question 11 narrowly failed on a roughly

12/11/2025

For many Peoria residents, emotional support can come on four legs. As more people seek help managing stress, anxiety and other mental health concerns, the role of emotional support animals is becoming more visible in neighborhoods, apartment complexes and local parks. Learn more at peoriatimes.com/features/emotional-support-animals-offer-comfort-for-peoria-residents/article_3217d2f5-5a96-4f37-b198-2be57f107954.html.

10/11/2025

Phoenix officials said that they will need to make up $22 million after the American Rescue Plan funds for homeless services expire. Since they are temporary the city needs to replace the gap to maintain current service levels.

Brandy Baker watched the familiar tableau as other homeless people like herself lined up outside the Phoenix Key Campus downtown. A group huddled around a speaker as rap music blared.

08/11/2025

New issue of Sound of Freedom out now!

Frederic Bernard, Belgian Ambassador to the United States, and Belgian Brig. Gen. Bart Verbist, Belgian Defense Attaché, met with Luke Air Force Base leaders and got an inside look at the training regimen of Belgian Airmen on the F-35A Lightning II. Read about their visit in our final 2025 issue’s cover story at LukeCommunity.com.

07/11/2025

Arizona schools are using the Khanmigo AI tutoring platform to support students and teachers in the classroom.

Arizona continues to invest in innovation, leading the nation in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tutoring and learning tools through Khanmigo by Khan Academy.