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A mixed-use project from Lennar Homes is proposed for north Peoria.
12/11/2025

A mixed-use project from Lennar Homes is proposed for north Peoria.

National homebuilder Lennar Homes is proposing to bring a mixed-use development on 24 acres at the northeast corner of Lake Pleasant Parkway and Deer Valley Road.

There will be a "cleaner, clearer" Peoria holiday trash schedule starting in 2026.
12/11/2025

There will be a "cleaner, clearer" Peoria holiday trash schedule starting in 2026.

Beginning with MLK Day, Jan. 19, 2026, Peoria is launching a simpler, easier-to-remember holiday trash and recycling schedule.

The Peoria Unified governing board will look at the minimum wage increase at their next public meeting.
12/10/2025

The Peoria Unified governing board will look at the minimum wage increase at their next public meeting.

The Peoria Unified Governing board at it Dec. 10 public meeting will consider complying with state law to raise the classified employee pay and hourly special assignment schedule, based on …

Spring youth sports in Peoria are back! Registration is now open.
12/10/2025

Spring youth sports in Peoria are back! Registration is now open.

Get your young athlete signed up for an action-packed season with the city of Peoria youth sports.

The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission is about to consider a rezoning of 280 acres in north Peoria.
12/09/2025

The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission is about to consider a rezoning of 280 acres in north Peoria.

The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission at its Dec. 11 public meeting will consider a zoning case and a continuance, both for proposed projects located in north Peoria.

Peoria Police Department's annual Shop with a Cop is coming up.
12/09/2025

Peoria Police Department's annual Shop with a Cop is coming up.

The Peoria Police Department has announced the Peoria Police Officers Association Charities annual Shop With A Cop event.

An annual toy drive has returned to Vistancia this holiday season.
12/09/2025

An annual toy drive has returned to Vistancia this holiday season.

The Toys for Tots drive has become a staple in the Vistancia area thanks to the Trilogy Veterans Club, which has been organizing the initiative for 18 years.

Peoria is getting into the advanced water purification game. They say it is a way to drought-proof the city's water supp...
12/08/2025

Peoria is getting into the advanced water purification game. They say it is a way to drought-proof the city's water supplies.

Peoria is planning to introduce advanced water purification into its water system to ensure water supply resiliency.

Tomorrow all proceeds at Barro’s Pizza will go to Saint Mary’s Food Bank.
12/08/2025

Tomorrow all proceeds at Barro’s Pizza will go to Saint Mary’s Food Bank.

For the 14th year in a row, Barro’s Pizza proves that the only thing better than a hot slice is helping feed Arizona’s families.

AZ Swing Kings and Friends will be putting up a free concert at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts this holiday s...
12/08/2025

AZ Swing Kings and Friends will be putting up a free concert at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts this holiday season.

Swing Kings big band to pump up the holiday spirit 7 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 at TheaterWorks, located in Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive.

  By Richard Smith - Coyote Talk: Peoria Centennial seniors size up Saturday's 6A final       Centennial Packbackers Foo...
12/06/2025

By Richard Smith - Coyote Talk: Peoria Centennial seniors size up Saturday's 6A final
Centennial Packbackers Football Booster Club Picture Lady Photography, LLC Centennial Coyotes Peoria Unified School District Centennial High School Peoria Arizona Neighbors 🌵

Centennial's return to the 6A state title game at noon Saturday, Dec. 6 was not unexpected or remarkable from a historical perspective. The Coyotes route to the finals was memorable, thanks to …

Very early this morning, firefighters put out a blaze at the Home Depot at Peoria and 91st avenues.
12/05/2025

Very early this morning, firefighters put out a blaze at the Home Depot at Peoria and 91st avenues.

Firefighters extinguished a blaze Dec. 5 at the Home Depot near 91st and Peoria avenues.

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