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Sinkhole in Surprise closes road for the weekend
SURPRISE, Ariz. — A waterline break caused a sinkhole in Surprise near Bell Road and the 303 Friday night. Work crews were called to the area around 6:30 p.m. and found the roadway was flooded due to the line break, Sergeant Rick Hernandez with the Surprise Police Department said.
Peoria Announces Public Hearing on Development Impact Fees, Residents Invited to Shape City's Future
Peoria residents, it's time to speak up about your city's development future. The City of Peoria has announced a proposal to update the development impact fees – these are charges developers pay to cover the costs of new infrastructure and services necessitated by their projects. Interested locals can have their voices heard at a public hearing set for August 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. It will take place in the City Council Chambers at the Peoria Municipal Office Complex, located at 8401 West Monroe Street.
Historic Downtown Glendale has a sticky proposition
The Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association is calling on artisans to participate in the inaugural Historic Downtown Glendale Sticker Contest. Artisans ages 10 and older are invited to create an image that they think best represents century-old downtown. All art mediums are welcome. Historic Downtown Glendale features a wide array...
Peoria Library Holds Card Design Contest
Aspiring artists ages 5 to 17 are invited to design a library card for the Peoria library system. The Library Card Design Contest has two categories, for kids ages 5-11 and teens ages 12-17. The winning design will be featured on library cards and the winner will receive a $100...
Glendale residents with disabilities can use RideChoice
Glendale residents with disabilities can use the Valley Metro RideChoice pilot program. It offers Uber, taxicabs and other vehicles with wheelchair accessibility for a $3 one-way trip, up to eight miles, with additional miles costing $2 per mile. People with Americans with Disabilities Act certification can utilize this service outside the city limits taking 20 to 50 trips or traveling 400 miles every month. RideChoice passengers can pay fares with cash, checking accounts, eWallet or credit and debit cards. The service will operate through June 30, 2025, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year including holidays.
Mom-daughter veterinarians offer care in Ahwatukee
A lifelong love of animals is behind the mother/daughter team at Ahwatukee Commons Veterinary Hospital. Founded in 1988 by Dr. Linda R. Elliott, the hospital is a one-stop facility with its own surgical area, in-house laboratory, and state-of-the-art procedures for pets including stem cell therapy, ultrasound, radiology and cold laser therapy.
Construction completed on West Valley light industrial shell building
PHOENIX — Construction was completed on a LEED-certified industrial shell building in the West Valley, a construction management firm announced on Monday. Wespac Construction, Inc. officially unveiled Surprise Crossings, a property owned and developed by Panattoni Development Co. and designed by Cawley Architects. The structure is located at 13301...
126-room Extended Stay Hotel Planned in Tolleson
Developer West77 Partners plans to build a four-story, 126-room extended stay hotel at the SEC of 91st Avenue and Interstate 10 in Tolleson. The Tolleson City Council approved the site plan request with stipulations for drainage, retention, water lines, screening, landscaping and similar items in its July 9 meeting. The...
Goodyear, Litchfield Park libraries feed the minds and mouths of the community
The Maricopa County Library District spent July 15-20 collecting nonperishable goods to support nine locally run food banks county-wide. MCLD used to host an annual food for fines event, where ...
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