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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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It’s Chocolate Time!
Gear up for Glendale’s sweetest celebration
Historic Downtown Glendale will be a chocolate lover’s paradise Feb. 3-5 as the 11th annual Glendale Chocolate Affaire, presented by APS, celebrates a decade of decadence with music, romance and that sinfully delicious confection. 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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Preserving the Past
Nominate now for the 2006 Ruth Byrne Historic Preservation Award
Buildings, neighborhoods, monuments, streets—as these vital elements of our city age, they become important symbols of our roots, and preserving them are a handful of dedicated citizens. Glendale wants to recognize these individuals for their historic preservation work and ongoing efforts with the annual Ruth Byrne Historic Preservation Award. Read more |
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Historic Walls
A look inside some of Glendale’s oldest abodes and buildings
Glendale has no shortage of historic buildings, and it’s behind their walls that much of the city’s history can be told. Here are three historic structures that are all more than 100 years old. Read more |
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New Face, Old Friend
Former Channel 12 news anchor and Glendale Fire Department administrator Julie Watters joins Glendale 11
The new voice of Glendale might sound pretty familiar to some—
and with good reason. Read more |
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Water Smarts
Learn about smart landscape design, desert plants and watering responsibly with these great FREE classes offered by the Glendale Water Conservation Program. Read more |
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Kid-Friendly Contests
Art, poetry and signage design all part of fun competitions for Glendale youths in the coming weeks
Are your children bursting with art and writing talent? Well, the city of Glendale has a few contests coming up that might be right up their allies. Check out these fun community competitions coming up from the city’s Sanitation Department and Libraries. Read more |
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Super Skaters
Competitors come from across the Valley to the Union Hills Classic Skateboard Competition
Got grind? Glendale did Jan. 28 as more than 125 skateboarders descended on the Union Hills Classic III skateboard competition. More than 750 spectators were expected to attend based on last year’s event, which was held March 2005. Read more |
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That Thursday Thing!
Work off those holiday goodies and get your ticker in tip-top shape at ‘Get Fit in Historic Downtown Glendale’
If your New Year’s resolution is to get fit and healthy, be sure to lace up your walking shoes and head Downtown from 6 to 9 p.m. January 19 for the next “That Thursday Thing!” Read more |
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Amazing Volunteers
On the job with Josh Donaldson—a volunteer with Glendale’s Crisis Response Team
Even though he’s only 23 years old, Josh Donaldson has some pretty hefty responsibilities with the City of Glendale. As a Crisis Response Team Leader, Donaldson, along with other crisis response volunteers, go to scenes of accidents, fires and other traumas to help out the individuals involved in the situation in any way they can. Read more |
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Playing It Safe!
Are you ready? That’s the question Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs is asking residents during the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Wilma that recently devastated communities along the Gulf Coast. Read more |
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Purchasing Power
Upcoming purchasing event teaches small business owners how to maximize their business with public agencies
Small business owners looking to up their potential in doing business with government agencies won’t want to miss the upcoming purchasing fair at Jobing.com Arena. Read more |
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A Celebration of Diversity
NFL Legend Rodney Peete speaks at the recent Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Day Luncheon, which was presented by the City of Glendale and SRP
Each year, on the third Monday of January, the life and the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. are celebrated. Glendale honored this great man and his ideals recently at a luncheon that acknowledged the value of diversity, the progress made toward freedom and equality for all people and continued efforts to strengthen communities across the nation. Read more |
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Neighborhood Resolutions
One neighborhood’s work inspires others to revitalize and preserve their own communities
Don’t let 2006 take off without setting some New Year’s Resolutions. Though you may be perfectly capable of coming up with and accomplishing your own personal goals, it doesn’t hurt to get some outside help for those heftier items on your wish list. Read more |
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All A’Glow
Hot air balloons and hot bands rock Historic Downtown Glendale Jan. 14 for Glendale Glitter & Glow
Dozens of hot air balloons will cast a warm glow over Historic Downtown Glendale as the city says farewell to its annual holiday light display with its equally spectacular closing ceremony, Glendale Glitter & Glow, presented by APS, on Jan. 14, from 5-10 p.m. Read more |
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Learn About Medicare’s New Prescription Drug Coverage
Join federal health officials Jan. 6 for a free educational event at the Glendale Adult Center
Find out what you need to know this Friday at the Glendale Adult Center as the city welcomes Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt for an informational community meeting. Read more |
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Time to Tree-cycle
Where to take those pines and firs after the holidays
Done vacuuming up those pine needles? Top off your holiday clean up by taking your live Christmas tree to one of Glendale’s many drop-off sites. Trees must be unbagged, and all decorations, tree stands and metal stakes must be removed before trees are deposited. Read more |
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Celebrate Safely
Glendale safety officials are encouraging residents to make safety their first resolution this New Year’s Eve
The transition of one year into the next has long been reason to celebrate. But before you party like it’s 2006, Glendale safety officials would like to remind you of a few safety precautions to keep in mind before you head out for that New Year’s bash. Read more |
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Kids Stuff
How to keep the kids busy during their winter break
While the holidays are a wonderful time to cherish family and spend time with one another, everyone needs a break every now and again. Here are a few ways to entertain the stir-crazy kids in Glendale during these last few days of winter break. Read more |
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On the Job with Glendale’s new Police Chief Steven Conrad During the past several months, the city of Glendale conducted an extensive national recruitment process to find a new Chief of Police. On Nov. 18, the city announced Steven Conrad of the Louisville Police Department as its next chief. Chief Conrad officially began his duties with the city Wednesday, Dec. 28. Read more |
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Last Chance to Nominate for the 2006 Promoting Inclusiveness Award!
Each year, on the third Monday of January, Arizonans take time to recognize and celebrate the birth, life and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more | Nomination Form |
