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Air Apparent
A list of things you can do to help clean up our air
Our air is precious, and we need take action together to ensure we preserve and improve air quality for future generations. It All Adds Up is a program geared toward making Glendale citizens aware of the things they can do to help make the air we breath cleaner and the streets we drive less crowded. Read more |
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University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Scores Top Honors
BusinessWeek magazine names the state-of-the-art structure one of the best sporting facilities in the world
The new Cardinals Stadium, still under construction at Loop 101 at Glendale Avenue, was recently recognized as one of the Top 10 Sporting Structures in the World by BusinessWeek magazine. Even more impressive, the 63,000-seat stadium was the only U.S. building to receive the honor. Read more |
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Neighborhood Building Permit Notifications Now Online!
Learn about the home construction projects in your neighborhood with the city’s new weekly building permit online notification. Find out about everything from home additions, remodeling projects and new development. To view these reports, click here, or in the future, visit the building safety section of GlendaleAZ.com. |
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Glendale City Councilmembers Name Strategic Goals and Key Objectives for 2006-07
'One Community' is the theme for Glendale's future
As 2006 gets underway, members of Glendale’s City Council are turning their attention to major milestones they are aiming to help the city achieve during the 2006-07 fiscal year (July 2006 to July 2007). Read more |
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State of the City
Mayor Elaine Scruggs’ 2006 State of the City Business Address
The Mayor gave her annual speech Thursday, Feb. 9, to nearly 400 business and community representatives at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce’s annual luncheon at the Glendale Civic Center. Read more | Click here to read the speech |
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Appealing to the Senses
The story behind Glendale’s Sensory Garden
One of Glendale’s prides of joy, the Sensory Garden, was completed in 2002 south of Northern Avenue on 55th Avenue. It’s a serene location that Glendale residents can enjoy alone or with family and friends. Read more |
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Happy Birthday Glendale
Celebrating a history of achievement
On February 27, the city of Glendale will celebrate 114 years as a community. It’s hard to imagine the vibrant, thriving Glendale of today as it was 114 years ago – a barren desert. But all it took was some water, an important roadway and a very special man named W.J. Murphy to turn that desert into gold. Read more |
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Lights, Camera and Message Boards
New transportation technology comes to the area near Westgate and Cardinals Stadium
Drivers traveling to, from and around the exciting entertainment and sporting events happening at Jobing.com Arena and the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. will be getting a little help thanks to new technology that will soon be installed to enhance the traffic flow during high-profile events in the area.
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West Valley Cultural Plan Survey
The West Valley Arts Council, West Valley cities, and all of the area's arts, culture and heritage organizations are working together to develop arts-related cultural amenities for the West Valley. An important first step in this process is to find out what you want. Here’s how you can participate: Please take 10 minutes to complete a public opinion survey.
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The Name Game
From local historical figures to country crooners—here are a few names from Glendale’s history books
Glendale’s tradition of being the home to great visionaries is nothing new. Several Glendale residents have made their mark in the history books. As Glendale celebrates its birthday, we take a look at just a few of the city’s big names. Read more |
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City Closures and Schedules for President’s Day
City of Glendale offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Read on for information about how other city services and facilities will be affected.
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From the Heart
City of Glendale youths send Valentine’s Day wishes to Luke Air Force Base troops
Recently more than 900 Valentines were collected to share with deployed Luke Air Force Base Troops and other persons serving in the Armed Forces with them. Read more |
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Help During Tax Time
Glendale offers free tax preparation to low-income families
According to the IRS, the city of Glendale has between $4 million to $10 million in Federal Income Tax Credits (EITC) that go unclaimed each year. The EITC was enacted in 1975 to offset federal taxes paid by low-income wage earners. Last year, more than 20 million taxpayers collected more than $36 billion in EITC payments. Read more
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Amazing Volunteers
How one Glendale teen made his mark on the city
He may only be 15 years of age, but Fernando Camou recently organized a community volunteer project for the City of Glendale that has residents sitting pretty. Read more |
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What It Takes
Sign up now for Glendale’s Citizen Police Academy
Ever wonder if you have what it takes to join Glendale’s finest? Find out for yourself at the Citizen Police Academy. Read more |
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That Thursday Thing!
Have a little fun with your friends this month as Downtown Glendale’s That Thursday Thing celebrates International Friendship Month
February is all about friendship as Historic Downtown Glendale celebrates International Friendship Month during That Thursday Thing Feb. 16. Read more |
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Celebrating African American History
Learn the story behind this important month of recognition and find out information on the Annual Celebration of African American Authors
In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson instituted the first weeklong celebration to raise awareness of African Americans’ contributions to history.
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Study Up!
Glendale offers free training to residents and neighborhoods on the inner workings of city government and the basics of HOA functions and management
Get involved in your city this spring by enrolling in one of the following free courses offered by the city of Glendale’s Community Partnerships Department. Read more |
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Now You’re Talking
City announces new online and telephone communication features
GlendaleAZ.com now offers searchable FAQs about city services and subscription bulletins allowing people to receive updates on city news, jobs, events and more! Read more |
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Tractor Time: Gear up for the Spring Tractor Show at Historic Sahuaro Ranch
Gentlemen, start your tractors. Plan on hearing those not-so-famous words often this weekend as dozens of these great agricultural machines take to the fields at Historic Sahuaro Ranch for the spring tractor show. Read more |
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Glendale and AAA announce 1,400 jobs at new corporate center
On Thursday, Jan. 26, the city of Glendale formally announced an agreement to bring a AAA Regional Center to the Talavi Business Park, located at 5353 W. Bell Road. This announcement fits with the city’s overall strategy to bring quality, high-paying jobs to Glendale and is the largest business locate that the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) has ever assisted with in the West Valley. Read more |
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The Final Countdown
While Pittsburg and Seattle face off this weekend, Glendale counts down to the opening of the new, state-of-the-art NFL University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. and Super Bowl XLII
The roaring crowds on TV this weekend are just a preview for what Glendale will experience later this year when the new NFL University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. hosts its first kick-off. Read more |
