Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
Good morning, Glendale.
Two city pools will open on May 24 and Memorial Day for open swim from 1 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday through Saturday until July 27; kids’ swim lessons at Foothills Recreation & Aquatic Center start June 2 at 5600 W.
Union Hills Drive.
Maricopa County supervisors approved a $36 billion, 2-million-sqft data center project one mile north of Luke Air Force Base, and Glendale’s Development Services Director Randy Huggins said it will use electric cooling and on-site natural gas power with annexation and zoning phases to follow over the coming weeks.
Trevor Wilde, CEO of Wilde Wealth Management Group, was named Arizona’s No. 1 overall advisor by Barron’s as his firm earned top national honors for assets and revenue; this marks his 18th consecutive year with the award while his firm operates offices in multiple local locations.
The FAA has proposed new satellite-based flight paths for Glendale+Goodyear+Buckeye to improve airspace efficiency while residents express concerns about increased noise over historic neighborhoods, and public feedback remains open until June 30.
A final decision is expected later this year.
The Maricopa County Association of Governments released the 2026 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count showing that Glendale’s homeless population fell from 169 to 92.
Officials say the drop indicates meaningful progress as the regional population grows.
Pool parties on Memorial Day weekend are fun but require strict water safety measures.
Phoenix Fire Captain D.J. Lee advises that close supervision (using bright swimwear and pool fences) helps prevent drownings and reminds adults to manage their alcohol consumption responsibly.
Vitalant’s Mobile Bloodmobile will be parked at Arrowhead Towne Center on Saturday, May 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. near AMC Theatres, where donors can help meet hospital blood needs and be entered to win prizes (a 2026 Volkswagen Taos S and three $10,000 gift cards).
Clean Comedy Night
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Stir Crazy Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy family-friendly comedy featuring renowned comedians K-von and Mike James.
Comedy Hypnosis Show
6-8 p.m. — Stir Crazy Comedy Club — Tickets required — Experience mind-bending laughter as volunteers become stars of the Comedy Hypnosis Show with Johnathan Smith.
Wrekonize Concert
7-11 p.m. — The 44 Live Music Bar — Check for ticket prices — Experience an underground hip hop performance by Wrekonize in Glendale.
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