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A four-story, multi-family development of 338 units is planned for 99th and Northern avenues, adjacent to the Park West center.
Peoria commission to consider four-story apartment project at Park West
A four-story, multi-family development of 338 units is planned for 99th and Northern avenues, adjacent to Park West. more
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Sunrise Promenade in Peoria sells for $18.25 million
Thompson Thrift Retail Group, a wholly-owned company of Indianapolis-based Thompson Thrift, announced today the sale of Sunrise Promenade, a retail shopping center located in Peoria. more
Students’ AzMERIT test scores went down across the board this year in Peoria Unified, compared with past years.
AzMERIT scores in Peoria Unified go down across the board
This year’s AzMERIT test scores in the Peoria Unified School District went down across the board in both elementary school standardized tests — English language arts and math. more
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Deer Valley Unified’s new elementary school seen under construction Oct. 15 at the intersection of Inspiration Mountain Parkway and Pinnacle Vista in North Phoenix.
Population, business growth impacting changing face of Deer Valley Unified
With some of the strongest growth in the state coming within the Deer Valley Unified School District’s boundaries, population changes driving school boundary changes is almost inevitable. more
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Peoria police investigate shooting at apartment
Peoria police are investigating a shooting at an apartment, according to a news release. more
Peoria Unified School District administrative office buidling, 6330 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale.
3 Peoria Unified schools to close open enrollment
Because of overcrowding from explosive growth in north Peoria, Lake Pleasant and Sunset Heights elementary schools along with Liberty High School will not have open enrollment for the 2021-22 school year. more
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Deer Valley Unified short on bus drivers, but not teachers
While Deer Valley Unified School District is battling the same pandemic-driven bus driver shortage as other districts, there’s another shortage problem Deer Valley isn’t worrying about — teachers. more
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Parkridge Elementary School
County declares Peoria Unified's Parkridge Elementary School an outbreak
Due to an increase in positive cases, Maricopa County Department of Public Health has declared Parkridge Elementary School an outbreak, according a letter from the Peoria Unified School District. more
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Another view of the proposed Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek, which will be 75,000 square feet in its first phase
Major shopping center owner to open new retail projects in Queen Creek, Peoria
After a 13-year construction hiatus, Vestar, the largest privately held shopping center owner and manager in the western U.S., has announced it is building new retail centers in Queen and Peoria. more
Students did not fare well in the latest round of standardized tests giving to Arizona students, and experts say it could be several years before those test scores rise to pre-pandemic levels. [Metro Creative]
Arizona's pandemic-influenced learning declines could take years to recover
Arizona students took a hit when it came to learning during the pandemic so far, and it may take several years to correct that slide. The state is putting roughly $19 million into corrective … more
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Modern Round closes Peoria, Mesa locations
A popular virtual shooting range in Peoria’s P83 Entertainment District has closed. more
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The top home sale, 30408 N. Sage Drive, sold for $2.145 million on Sept. 4.
Top 3 Peoria home sales eclipse $1M mark in September
At least three home sales in Peoria eclipsed the $1 million mark in September. more
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The Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer is one Phoenix organization bringing awareness to the issues surrounding breast cancer, particilarly for Black men and women.
Valley support groups bring breast cancer issues to light
Support groups, like many in-person gatherings, took to the internet to meet in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. Many of them, including groups for breast cancer patients and survivors, are still meeting virtually due to the virus, as immunocompromised patients are at higher risk than most for contracting a serious case of COVID. more
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Public Defender Kacie Nickel and law clerk supervisor Angela DeMarse, both with the Maricopa County Public Defenders Office, prepare to record the Know Your Rights Podcast and discuss the recent outbreak of criminal damage and theft that has hit local schools as part of a social media TikTok “challenge.” Nearly 20 schools in the Peoria Unified School District have been affected.
What you need to know about crimes at schools related to TikTok
A social media trend making the rounds has made its way to Peoria schools, and that’s not a good thing. A new TikTok “challenge” encourages students to commit criminal damage and … more
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Brandon Caserta
U.S. House approves Brandon Act named after deceased Peoria native
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Brandon Act as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act Sept. 23. more
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Crystal Bond has been named the Peoria Independent Hometown Hero in the Leader of Tomorrow category.
Video: Paving the path for a bright future
Centennial High School Senior Crystal Bond has a bright future ahead of her. more
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Peoria's POGO Destinations to launch Oct. 29
The city of Peoria will launch its free weekend circulator service, POGO Destinations, Oct. 29. more
The WestWing Recycling and Transfer Facility is proposed near El Mirage Road and Loop 303.
Process moves forward in controversial transfer station case in Peoria area
Although an official public hearing has not yet been set for a controversial recycling and waste transfer station proposed for the north Peoria area, preparations are being made for a zoning hearing … more
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New relief funds making way into Peoria
The city of Peoria continues to have a number of programs underway to help those most affected by the pandemic thanks to federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. more
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During the past year, Peoria Unified lost nearly 35% of its drivers, causing them to make double runs and use non-bus vehicles for pickups and drop offs.
Peoria Unified struggles to hire, retain bus drivers
Although they receive benefits, Peoria Unified drivers are among the worst paid at $13.99 an hour compared with surrounding districts where the average pay is about $17.50. more
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