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Glendale
Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Glendale. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hip-hop pioneer Ice Cube will bring his Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude tour to Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale on Tuesday, Sept. 30, highlighting his 40-year career—his first domestic headlining event in over a decade. Glendale Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Deer Valley Unified School student and a Glendale charter school student were named among 20 Flinn Scholars in the Class of 2025; the award covers tuition, fees, room, and board and is valued at over $135,000. The selected scholars (chosen from more than 1,100 applicants) will attend public universities this fall and be introduced at the Recognition Luncheon (May 3). Glendale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, April 18, Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers attended the graduation ceremony for Fire Recruit Class 25-1 where eight new firefighters completed weeks of training at the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center — a facility operated in partnership with Avondale, Peoria, and Surprise along with the Maricopa County Community College District. Glendale Independent
- ➤ Glendale voters will decide on May 20 whether a 10-acre site near State Farm Stadium will be rezoned for the VAI Resort project (a $1 billion development planned to include four hotels, performance venues, a white-sand beach and 12 restaurants). VAI Resort’s CEO said the project is expected to create over 2,000 jobs and $2 billion in economic impact (a loss could delay its end-of-year opening) while a local labor group urges a review of the city council decision, citing concerns that the rezoning favors corporate use rather than green space. AZ Family
- ➤ Barbara Limmer found that her father’s Social Security payments vanished when his death was mistakenly recorded as occurring in February 2024 instead of February 2025—a mistake that led to 12 monthly debits until the error was corrected and all funds were returned. The incident unfolded after her father, who almost reached his 98th birthday, passed away in February. AZ Family
- ➤ Glendale city staff briefed the council on growing consumer demand for faster internet and the challenges of limited right-of-way, noting that agreements with companies like (Cox, APS, EPCOR, and SRP) are already in place while new deals are underway. Nearly every road in the city will see fiber installations in the next three years to meet the rising need for connectivity. The Glendale Star
SHOP NEWS
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Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns Live Performance
7:30-11 p.m. — Westside Blues and Jazz — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of soul, R&B, and funk with the energetic Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns.
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Hire A Hero Arizona Networking Event
4-7 p.m. — Dillon's KC BBQ Arrowhead — Free entry — Connect with fellow Veterans and First Responders over delicious barbecue and networking opportunities.
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Disney On Ice - Into the Magic
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience beloved Disney characters come to life on ice for the first time in Glendale!
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Knights of the Abyss Live
6-10 p.m. — Nile Theater — Tickets vary — Experience the heavy sound of Knights Of The Abyss, a deathcore band hailing from Glendale, Arizona.
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Disney on Ice: Into the Magic
11:00 a.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Check local listings — Experience the magic and adventure of Disney favorites unfolding on ice.
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Disney On Ice - Into the Magic
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM — Desert Diamond Arena — Ticket prices vary — Dive into an enchanting adventure with Disney characters as they bring magic to the ice.
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The Weeknd Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — State Farm Stadium — Last-minute concert tickets available — Experience The Weeknd live in Glendale, AZ.
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Ice Cream Run 2025
7:00-9:30 a.m. — Tortoise & Hare Sports — Registration fee applies — Run, walk, and enjoy free ice cream at this family-friendly community event.
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Mother's Day Brunch Cruise
90-minute cruise — Lake Pleasant Cruises — Tickets required — Enjoy a scenic breakfast brunch with live music on beautiful Lake Pleasant.
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Maricopa County Home & Flower Show
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — WestWorld of Scottsdale — Varies by vendor — Explore thousands of products for your home and garden from top local exhibitors.
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