Good Day
Glendale
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Glendale. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two Glendale Girl Scouts, Lilly McAnerney and Abby Schroff, earned the Gold Award for leading service projects that address local needs. The award is the highest honor in Girl Scouting and recognizes their impactful community work. Glendale Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On April 27, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale unveiled its renovated emergency department lobby at 5555 W. Thunderbird Road — part of a plan to enhance a safe and welcoming environment for patients. Glendale Independent
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Mark-Taylor Residential opened The Hillburn near TSMC with 283 build-to-rent homes featuring modern kitchens and smart-home technology and convenient amenities such as a 6,200 sqft clubhouse plus outdoor courts and a playground. The Glendale Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After closing its basketball courts in early April, EōS Fitness replaced the spaces with extra weight areas (featuring special equipment for influencer workouts) at its Glendale locations. Some members left for gyms that still offer full-court play, showing a shift in facilities to capture new members. The Glendale Star
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Ice Cream Run 2026
7:30-9:30 a.m. — Tortoise & Hare Sports — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a sweet run with ice cream at the finish line and fun activities for all ages.
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Monster Mall: Spooky Shopping Event
12-6 p.m. — Glendale Civic Center — Free entry — Explore a variety of spooky and alternative vendors at this unique market experience.
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We Them One's Comedy Tour
8-11 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Check for ticket prices — Experience an evening filled with laughs from top comedians like Mike Epps and DC Young Fly.
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Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
~ Andrew Carnegie
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