COVER STORIES
Smarter Schools, Happier Students: Why AI Learning is the Future for Peoria Families
Photos courtesy of Unbound Academy and Novatio School Imagine a school day where your child completes core academic subjects in just two hours, then spends the afternoon launching a podcast, building an app, or even ...
Eyewear that Cares: Eye Studio Peoria
By Maya Morris Independent Newsmedia Photos by Nash Jensen Nestled beside the new Safeway on Happy Valley Road is your neighborhood’s newest premium eyecare office. Whether you are in need of a yearly eye exam ...
Turf Monster Won’t Trip You Up on Landscaping
By Shay Moser Photos courtesy of Turf Monsters The “turf monster” may be the first thing that comes to mind when a player gets tripped up on the field, but it’s also the name behind ...
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REAL ESTATE & HOME
Things are moving in a favorable direction
We’ve seen about a ½ percent drop in mortgage rates since the beginning of the ...
How is the market doing? Please be more specific.
As we move into 2025, I often hear the question, ‘How is the market doing?’ ...
Here’s to a Better Year in 2025
I talk to a lot of people and 2024 was not the best year for ...
Renters in for a break with new Arizona tax laws
By Howard Fischer | Capitol News Services Arizona renters are in for a bit of ...
Saddleback Ranch Breaks Ground
Photo by LIV Photography by Jen One of the largest remaining undeveloped master-planned communities in ...
Happy Holiday Season!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! December is one of the most wonderful ...
PulteGroup Looks to Build a New Community Near the Taiwan Semiconductor Plant
Throwing its hat in the Taiwan Semiconductor ring, PulteGroup has plans to acquire a massive ...
Peoria approves Several Agreements for New Growth Corridor
On Oct. 15, the city of Peoria approved several new agreements that will move two ...
Fall is in the Air!
Finally the weather is what we wait for all summer! And here come all of ...
Temperatures, and Interest Rates, are Starting to Drop
By Frank May Fall is in the air, which in Arizona means temperatures are dropping! ...
Things are moving in a favorable direction
News Editor2025-04-16T15:55:17-07:00April 16, 2025|
We’ve seen about a ½ percent drop in mortgage rates ...
How is the market doing? Please be more specific.
News Editor2025-02-03T12:53:05-07:00February 3, 2025|
As we move into 2025, I often hear the question, ...
Here’s to a Better Year in 2025
News Editor2025-01-08T08:23:06-07:00January 8, 2025|
I talk to a lot of people and 2024 was ...
FAMILY AND EDUCATION
New Academic Opportunities For Students In The West Valley
The Peoria Unified Governing Board approved three new courses for Peoria Unified high school students in the 2025-26 school year, providing new, rigorous academic offerings ...
Sunrise Mountain High School Celebrates Flinn Scholar
Photo courtesy of Peoria Unified School District Sunrise Mountain High School senior Cianna Brooks is only one of 20 seniors in Arizona to receive the ...
2025 NVSO Summer Strings Camp Announced
North Valley Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual Summer Strings Camp for young strings players July 15-19, 2025. Tuesday through Friday, campers will meet at ...
Phoenix Film Festival Hosts Kids’ Day March 29: Free Event For Families
Image: Phoenix Film Festival The Phoenix Film Festival is thrilled to announce Kids’ Day will be returning on March 29 at the Party Pavilion Tent, ...
Oasis Elementary Student Wins Annual District Spelling Bee
Photo courtesy of the Peoria Unified School District The Peoria Unified School District held their annual District Spelling Bee on Thursday, Jan. 16, where top ...
Amid Peoria Unified bond failure, district says it is looking to future collaboration
By Philip Haldiman With the failure of the $120 million bond authorization for the Peoria Unified School District, officials say they are looking to the ...
Make Baking Fun for the Entire Family
Family fun can entail many things, but producing delicious food in the kitchen is a popular way for adults and children to get together and ...
Top Baby Names Reflect Generational Changes
By Howard Fischer Captiol Media Services Has Taylor Swift peaked? No, not on the question of her overall popularity or ability to get fans to ...
Ahoy, Matey! Build your own cork sailboat and set sail!
Photo by Sondra Barr Get ready to explore the wonders of buoyancy and balance by building your very own toy sailboat! This hands-on activity is ...
Winners Announced for Library Card and StoryWalk Contests
Peoria celebrated imagination and creativity at the October 1 City Council Meeting by announcing the winners of the annual Library Card Design and StoryWalk contests. ...






























COMMUNITY
Stock Market Volatility: When Your Portfolio Feels like a Roller Coaster
News Editor2025-05-12T15:48:50-07:00May 12, 2025|
Imagine you’ve just buckled into a roller coaster. You hear ...
Do You Need To Plan Now for Trustee Succession?
News Editor2025-05-12T13:52:26-07:00May 12, 2025|
By Libby Banks, The Law Office of Libby Banks, PLLC ...
Nourish Phoenix Celebrates Local Moms with Annual Mother’s Day Drive
News Editor2025-05-12T13:39:54-07:00May 2, 2025|
Photos courtesy of Nourish Phoenix For the third consecutive year, ...
Stock Market Volatility: When Your Portfolio Feels like a Roller Coaster
Imagine you’ve just buckled into a roller coaster. You hear the clank-clank-clank as you climb ...
Do You Need To Plan Now for Trustee Succession?
By Libby Banks, The Law Office of Libby Banks, PLLC For many clients who have ...
Hello Neighbor!
Name: Pat & Cindy Stapleton, the Husband-and-Wife Roofing Team. AGE: You’re never too old to ...
Passionate Support for Hospice of the Valley
By Lin Sue Flood Photo courtesy of Hospice of the Valley What a spectacular evening ...
Nourish Phoenix Celebrates Local Moms with Annual Mother’s Day Drive
Photos courtesy of Nourish Phoenix For the third consecutive year, Nourish Phoenix, a food and ...
Area business updates
CLOSED On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, a Dallas-based chain of Tex-Mex restaurants, has ...
Dispelling myths about hospice
By Debbie Shumway Photo courtesy of Hospice of the Valley Some people found it surprising ...
Your Guide to Informed Giving for the 2024 Tax Season
A New Leaf A New Leaf is dedicated to helping families overcome homelessness and escape ...
Celebrating 20 Years of Providing Hope
Each year, over 800 youth age out of Arizona’s foster care system, many without a ...
Hello Neighbor!
Name: Donata Cobb AGE: 43 BUSINESS NAME AND LOCATION: Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, Maricopa PERSONAL BACKGROUND ...
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