Peoria Times

10/09/2024

The city of Peoria is gearing up for its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Somos Peoria. This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a fresh, eclectic lineup of Latin music genres featured at a new location, Centennial Plaza behind Peoria City Hall.

The city of Peoria is gearing up for its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Somos Peoria. This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a fresh,

09/09/2024

Concepts for for the Peoria Municipal Complex — or “Front Yard” — were introduced during a recent council meeting. Details at https://www.peoriatimes.com/news/council-seeks-input-on-municipal-complex/article_15cbef8e-6bdf-11ef-8b67-4b569bd20124.html.

07/09/2024

After four decades of giving back to the West Valley, Ervin Cutright has been honored by the president.

06/09/2024

Envisioned as a general aviation airport with a commercial and industrial park, studies began for the airpark in July 2023, and it is projected to generate a vibrant economic core to Peoria, both within the facility and the surrounding area, should it come to fruition. More details on the recently conducted preliminary economic impact assessment at https://www.peoriatimes.com/news/1b-impact-projected-for-peoria-airpark/article_95c172aa-6a17-11ef-a3df-ef7d811b5d57.html.

05/09/2024

This week’s top stories: After four decades of giving back to the West Valley, Ervin Cutright has been honored by the president. Then, city council is seeking input on the Peoria Municipal Complex, or “Front Yard.”

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03/09/2024

The city of Peoria and the Peoria Police and Fire departments have unveiled their newest asset, a Bell 505 helicopter, signifying the start of the Peoria Police and Fire Aviation Unit.

The city of Peoria and the Peoria Police Department cut the ribbon on its first helicopter, and the start of the Peoria Police and Fire Aviation Unit. This event signified

31/08/2024

After a “magical” childhood in Gilbert, violinist-dancer Lindsey Stirling will have a full-circle month: an arena show at Phoenix’s Footprint Center. We spoke to her for the cover of The Entertainer Magazine, which you can find in this week’s Times! Also: Marlon Wayans, Blue October, Kris Allen, our Arizona Cardinals season preview, and more! Find select stories and the top 10 things to do this September at EntertainerMag.com.

30/08/2024

In our latest issue, staff writer Alicia Venter has a report on the Peoria Airpark preliminary economic impact assessment, which estimates the proposal could bring $1 billion in annual economic impact to the city, including nearly 8,000 jobs and over $60 million annuals in state and local taxes.

In other news, the city of Peoria and the Peoria Police Department cut the ribbon on its first helicopter, and the start of the Peoria Police and Fire Aviation Unit, a project that took $3.5 million in grant funding.

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29/08/2024

APES Air Conditioning & Plumbing aims to double its fleet in the next five years to accommodate the Valley’s growth.

APES HVAC & Plumbing aims to double its fleet in the next five years to accommodate the Valley’s growth.

28/08/2024

Amor Collective — the second program from the nonprofit Ella - Empowering Latina Leaders in Arizona and an incubator space exclusively designed for Latina-owned businesses — recently welcomed more than 30 new businesses into its space.

Amor Collective — the second program from the nonprofit Empowering Latina Leaders in Arizona (E.L.L.A.) and an incubator space exclusively designed for Latina-owned businesses — recently welcomed more than 30

27/08/2024

This will be the full-service art studio and local artisan boutique’s second franchise location managed by co-owners Pete Carels and Seth Lowy in the greater Phoenix market. Read this story at https://www.peoriatimes.com/business/hawaii-fluid-art-to-join-park-west/article_9a1ae218-60b3-11ef-a018-ab2f3d0b44fc.html.

27/08/2024

Catholic Charities Westside Head Start is accepting enrollment for the 2024-25 school year.

Catholic Charities Westside Head Start is accepting enrollment for the 2024-25 school year. The program provides continuous, year-round childhood education through a holistic approach by working with the entire family.

26/08/2024

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23/08/2024

West Valley Partners has received Congressional help to provide infrastructure upgrades at Luke Air Force Base and the Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field. Read the full story at https://www.peoriatimes.com/news/west-valley-helps-upgrade-luke-s-infrastructure/article_f0c25c08-601e-11ef-9eee-03cb3c960e03.html.

23/08/2024

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21/08/2024

Peoria is premiering a new video program that will explore the “why” behind the decision to evaluate the need for an Airpark in the city — including a discussion surrounding the economic impacts.

The city of Peoria is still collecting data and evaluating the potential for a Peoria Airpark. Peoria will premiere a new video program that will explore the “why” behind the

21/08/2024

Onto the new season, numerous key senior leaders from the championship roster were lost to graduation, paving the way for new seniors to help lead Liberty to another title.

The Liberty Lions are coming off a historical 2023-24 season. After three years of being eliminated in the semifinal round of the Open Division Championship bracket, the Lions beat out

20/08/2024

Fans have more to look forward to than just the start of the 2024 football season at State Farm Stadium, as the Arizona Cardinals will introduce more than 50 new menu items and seven new restaurants.

Fans have more to look forward to than just the start of the 2024 football season at State Farm Stadium as the Arizona Cardinals will introduce more than 50 new

20/08/2024

Park West is welcoming Club Pilates, a reformer-based Pilates studio, as a new tenant in the fall.

Park West — a dining, entertainment and lifestyle center — is welcoming Club Pilates, a reformer-based Pilates studio, as a new tenant in the fall. The studio will be owned

19/08/2024

Tessa Karrys — a local folk/pop singer and songwriter — is set to wrap up TheaterWorks’ August Acoustics shows, a summer concert series that puts focus on musicians with guitars as they perform and share the stories behind their songs. Read the full feature at https://www.peoriatimes.com/features/series-gives-artist-chance-to-connect-in-more-authentic-way/article_9723cea4-5c0c-11ef-b2e1-7b06ba0695ed.html.

16/08/2024

The Peoria Unified School District recently passed an agreement extension with Arizona State University for the use of the college’s ASU Universal Learner Course Program. The agreement will provide an additional five years of availability for students.

The Peoria Unified School District recently passed an agreement extension with Arizona State University for the use of the college’s ASU Universal Learner Course Program. The agreement will provide an

16/08/2024

The Aug. 9 stop was a continuation of Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s tour of the swing states. The boisterous event was to motivate voters who are not entirely locked down.

Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited Desert Diamond Arena, bringing with them well-known Arizona politicians — Rep. Ruben Gallego, Mesa Mayor John Giles, and

15/08/2024

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15/08/2024

3Z Brands — a vertically integrated mattress manufacturer— will be breaking ground to expand its Glendale facility to allow the company to continue on its upward growth trajectory.

14/08/2024

TheaterWorks is seeing the return of its August Acoustics shows, a summer concert series that puts focus on musicians with guitars, and Gabo Fayuca will be the artist performing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. More info at https://www.peoriatimes.com/features/acoustic-series-gives-artists-chance-to-storytell/article_cc97cdc6-567e-11ef-83ab-cf29baddcada.html.

13/08/2024

Thirty-eight-year-old Stiven Awshana faces 27 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, four counts of molestation of a child, three counts of furnishing harmful items to minors, and two counts of endangerment.

The Peoria Police Department arrested 38-year-old Stiven Awshana on 27 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor — possession, recording and distribution — four counts of molestation of a child,

09/08/2024

Here are the unofficial results for the Peoria election.

The Peoria election season is in full swing and has entered the primary with sizable momentum. There was one seat available on the primary election ballot — due to incumbent

09/08/2024

The 100 Club of Arizona — a nonprofit organization that supports public safety members statewide with a variety of services — has provided $1.2 million in mental health support for local first responders.

The 100 Club of Arizona — a nonprofit organization that supports public safety members statewide with a variety of services — has provided $1.2 million in mental health support for