Saturday, June 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Glendale. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cloud Covered Streets, a Valley non-profit, has helped people experiencing homelessness with food, clothing, mobile showers, and haircuts since 2016. Executive director Robert Thornton said compassion is key to effective support—he noted the organization now employs three unhoused individuals—emphasizing that private housing is also needed. KTAR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stor America opened its self storage facility at 16804 N 53rd Ave and Olive and Oak Hair Studio began serving customers earlier this year at 6760 W Deer Valley Road — the salon is closed on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays. Quik Trip and Crispy Cones will soon open new locations at 8251 W Glendale Ave and 8280 W Union Hills Drive, and La Frontera EMPACT is building a suicide prevention facility; meanwhile, El Pollo Loco reopened its renovated store at 5810 W Bell Road and Hot Topic is operating temporarily on the lower level at Arrowhead Towne Center as renovations continue. Glendale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Maricopa County Human Services Department improved its purchase request process by implementing an automated OnBase system that cut approval times from 29 days to 10 days and lowered rejections from 10 percent to under 5 percent; the system now sends automatic notifications (the interim solution began in January 2024) and was fully rolled out in August 2024 (with $200,000 initial funding and expected future costs of about $85,000 yearly). Maricopa County
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Mark-Taylor Residential has opened Somerset at 7811 N. 99th Avenue, a luxury apartment community in Glendale offering studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes with upscale finishes and modern features — including a resort-style pool, fitness center and EV charging stations — near Westgate Entertainment and key shopping areas. The Glendale Star
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Cardinals will hold free practice sessions during their training camp in Glendale, which opens in July, and these sessions are open to the public. Local fans can see the team prepare for the new season. Glendale Independent
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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