Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
Good morning, Glendale.
The Pat Tillman Foundation announced it completed over 22,000 volunteer service hours with 1,793 volunteers participating in more than 170 projects that supported park cleanups, food banks, and veteran aid—efforts that honored Pat Tillman’s legacy.
The campaign, supported by NFL Salute to Service and partners including the Chicago Bears and the Arizona Cardinals, reached its goal on May 28.
A man was hit by a tow truck in Westgate after crossing mid-block on Glendale Avenue near 93rd Avenue (at 1 a.m. on Wednesday) and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries while the truck driver remained at the scene.
OrthoArizona is set to open a new MRI center in North Scottsdale in June — just a half-mile from its Pima Center as part of a plan to add five clinics across the Valley.
The expansion will include new facilities in Buckeye, Glendale, and San Tan Valley, with a Chandler site scheduled for 2027 while over $11 million is invested in modernizing existing clinics.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA performed a concert at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on May 27, taking turns with hit songs + drawing a large, excited crowd.
The show had a diamond-shaped runway and bright pyrotechnics + giving local fans a memorable night.
Glendale voters split on changes for VAI Resort when 50.9% voted against converting a 10-acre park area into a parking lot for the resort’s headquarters while 50.94% voted to change zoning rules for road modifications and water system updates at Westgate Entertainment Complex.
The mail-in election saw 27,608 ballots cast—22.28% turnout—and VAI Resort CEO Grant Fisher said the decision will help bring new jobs and tax revenue to the city.
Lighter Shade Of Brown Food Lovers And Friends
2 PM – 1 AM — Culture at Downtown Glendale — Enjoy food trucks and a vibrant car show while grooving to Hip Hop/Rap performances.
Chuck DeFlorio & Michael Charlesworth Music
4-8 p.m. — The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of local music and vibrant atmosphere at this Glendale hotspot.
Sandra Bassett and September Soul - R&B/Motown/Jazz
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Westside Blues and Jazz — 2 drink minimum — Experience the powerful and smooth vocals of a gifted Jazz and R&B singer.
Paint Nite: Tahitian Sunset
1:00 – 2:45 PM — Starlite Lounge — No cover charge — Unleash your creativity while sipping drinks and painting a beautiful sunset.
Chelo - The Farewell of a Great
7:30-9 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Tickets available — Chelo bids farewell with special guests at her farewell tour concert in Glendale.
Front Row Card Show
11 AM – 2 PM — Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center — Free entry — A haven for card collectors to buy, sell, and trade a diverse mix of cards.
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