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Free temporary digital library cards provided by Maricopa County Library District

The Maricopa County Library District facilities remain closed until further notice, but county libraries are still providing critical services to the public, including digital learning opportunities. …

Tens of thousands adjust to district closure in Peoria

 Talk about a change of scenery ...       Tens of thousands adjust to district closure By Philip Haldiman Independent Newsmedia Talk about a change of scenery. Siobahn Kline has two …

Banner Health seeking 100,000 homemade masks

In an effort to protect the health and safety of employees and patients, the Banner Health Foundation is seeking 100,000 hand-crafted comfort masks donated by volunteers, sewing groups, and companies …

Valley View community food bank opens seven days a week

Valley View Community Food Bank (VVCFB), headquartered at 10771 W. Peoria Ave., is now open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day throughout the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Jesse Ramirez, founder and …

Cases of COVID-19 in Arizona surpass 2,400

Arizona added nearly 200 cases and one death of COVID-19 overnight. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, 2,456 cases and 65 deaths are in the state, up 187 and one from Sunday, …

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Liberty hires Colin Thomas as new football coach

thigs came full circle.
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More Class of 2020 athletes sign with universities

  The following local high school seniors have signed a letter of intent or made a verbal commitment to the following college programs.   West Valley Preps will update the list …
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School year's end stops spring sports season

In the end, the decision about what to do with spring high school sports seasons shortened by the spread of COVID-19 was wholly out of the hands of the Arizona Interscholastic Association. Early …
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The 2019-20 All-West Valley Preps boys basketball team

For the seventh year, West Valley Preps has announced honors for the best boys basketball players it covers in the West Valley. This time around, we saw so many quality players that a third team was …
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The 2019-20 All West Valley Preps girls basketball team

For the seventh year, West Valley Preps has announced honors for the best girls basketball players it covers in the West Valley.   With so many quality players in the West Valley, a third …

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Peoria Opinion

COVID-19 has led to the necessity of finishing the school year at home. This is definitely not desirable but our teachers are doing their best to make it work.

There is an ongoing conversation about the worldwide spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to be prepared. According to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, anyone can get …
You may have noticed that every council member aside from the mayor attended the March 24 council meeting via conference call. We did this to emphasize the importance of social distancing.
Rotarians are “People of Action,” and Rotary clubs and their members throughout Arizona are pitching in to help where needed in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic …

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Peoria Business

An entrepreneurship initiative at Arizona State University was able to quickly jump into action recently to help small-business owners whose livelihoods were threatened by the COVID-19 …

Sun Health Foundation announced the establishment of the Warren D. Ruff Scholarship Fund for qualifying nurses and nursing candidates – at a time when it’s needed most to support the …
Citizens may view a webinar on the Paycheck Protection Plan loan process 1-2 p.m. April 6.
The city of Peoria Facebook page is hosting a session on the CARES Act.

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Peoria Education

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Census 2020

Report: Maricopa County ranks No. 2 for potential census undercount

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Peoria Entertainment
Parks and rec department shares COVID-19 updates, precautions, suggestions
Show Stopper
Performing groups grapple with closures, financial setbacks, lost preparation
Blues guitarist Carvin Jones to stream concert to raise money

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