Good morning, Glendale.

Karianne Munstedt launched Strategic Impact Partners to help women-led and socially focused companies share their true stories using photography and smart plans—she grew up in Glendale and attended ASU West.

She supports local causes by donating pro bono photography hours and working with business groups to boost leadership visibility.

Chef Mario Hernández Alonso has opened a taco pop-up at Westgate Entertainment District from June 26 to 29—serving his famous dishes such as Taco Gaonera, Taco Costilla and Taco Chuleta.

The pop-up is open from noon to 10 p.m. and offers the only Michelin Star tacos in the world.

Aprile Cardon, the sister of Matthew Cardon who was fatally shot on June 5 by Peoria police after an alleged kidnapping attempt, said he was a caring nurse with mental illness — and she calls for body camera footage to show his true character.

Maricopa County Human Services Department has used ARPA funding to launch the Refugee Relocation Assistance Program that gives refugees help with housing, job training and health services to overcome challenges worsened by COVID.

Local community partners will work with refugees to improve language skills and build self-sufficiency—supporting a stronger local community.

In Maricopa County, a public-private partnership with Threshold has added 611 rental properties that accept housing vouchers to help families move off the streets—3,300 households have already secured permanent homes near jobs and support networks.

The program, funded by pandemic relief and general funds, offers property owners financial incentives — making safe housing more available for our community.

The Maricopa County Human Services Department improved its contract approval process by introducing The Triangle— a system that assigns clear roles to staff in Programs, Finance, and Contracts to speed up agreements for services like affordable housing and homelessness initiatives. The new process reduced delays and stress by setting defined timelines and eliminating bottlenecks so that contracts are processed faster for residents.

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors hired an outside firm—BerryDunn—to review the county's election process after a decision made on Thursday.

The firm will examine chain of custody, security, vote center selection and ballot drop box usage, with the contract running through June 30, 2026 and parts expected to be completed by fall.

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.

Jorge Ruiz Live at JP's Comedy Club

7-8:30 p.m. — JP's Comedy Club — 2 item minimum purchase required — Enjoy a night of relatable humor with local comic Jorge Ruiz, a finalist in Arizona’s Funniest Comedian contest.

Santa Fe Klan at Desert Diamond Arena

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Desert Diamond Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Unidos Tour with Santa Fe Klan, Shoreline Mafia, and special guests.

Paint Nite Creative Event

7-8:45 p.m. — GameTime Bar and Grill — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity at Paint Nite with guided artistic fun.

Morgan Wallen Concert

5:30-7:00 p.m. — State Farm Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt tunes of a Texas singer-songwriter live in Glendale.

Morgan Wallen Live Concert

5:30-7 p.m. — State Farm Stadium — Cost info not provided — Experience the sounds of Morgan Wallen in a vibrant country music atmosphere.

Stand-Up Comedy Night with Lila Hart

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife — Ages 21+ — Enjoy a night of laughs with the Tiny Stand-Up Comic Lila Hart, who proves big humor comes in small packages.

The Soap Girls Live Performance

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife — Tickets starting at $20.54 — Experience the energetic performance of The Soap Girls and supporting acts in a lively venue.

Decades of Ozz

7:30 p.m. — The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife — $13.36 — Experience the heavy metal tunes of Decades of Ozz alongside the arena rock of Screaming for Priest.

Back to School Supply Drive

3-10 p.m. — Retail Therapy AZ — Free entry — Support local students with school supply donations and enjoy a book exchange.