Tuesday, August 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Glendale. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ This summer, Revitalize Your Glow Medspa opened at 6630 W. Cactus Road, Suite B-107 offering non-surgical treatments and Bunzee Burgers and Wings opened this spring at 8024 N. 51st Ave serving burgers, wings, wraps and Halal food. The Sandwich Spot will have its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 17045 N. 59th Ave while Hot Topic reopened its expanded flagship from Aug. 2-3 and Red Zone Sports Grill rebranded after a ribbon cutting on Aug. 1—adding to several new business moves in Glendale. Glendale Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Johnathan Smith “The Reality Twister” will perform at Stir Crazy Comedy Club — at 6751 N. Sunset Blvd. Ste E-206 in the Westgate Entertainment District — at 7 p.m. on Sept. 21 where his unscripted show of comedy, hypnosis and mentalism will feature audience participation and an opening act by newcomer Dan Diego with tickets at $20 or $30 for VIP access. Glendale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved a settlement regarding federal-only voters by a 4—1 vote in the Strong Communities v. Richer case and cleared the way for the County Recorder to request DHS data. Maricopa County
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jay Hastings was named Fan of the Year last November and he continues to support the Arizona Cardinals as the team trims its roster to 53 players ahead of the regular season — he is known for his tailgate parties and travels to 27 away stadiums to cheer the team on. Glendale Independent
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Oldies 2 Souldies Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Tickets available — Enjoy a nostalgic evening with performances from Los Lonely Boys and others.
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Millennium vs Cactus Football Game
7-9 p.m. — Cactus High School — Free entry — Cheer on the local varsity teams in this exciting non-conference matchup.
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Hedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1
7:30-10:30 a.m. — Grand Canal Linear Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate National Chocolate Day with a sweet run through beautiful Glendale trails.
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Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina Panthers
9:00 AM – 12:05 PM — Salt Tacos y Tequila — Free entry — Catch the Arizona Cardinals battling the Carolina Panthers in an exciting game day atmosphere.
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Kickoff to Oktoberfest
6-11 p.m. — Glendale Civic Center — $45 entry — Celebrate the start of Oktoberfest with German food, live music, and community spirit.
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Just throw it on for your next class, run, or gym session, and feel the difference. It adds just the right amount of resistance to help you burn more calories and push a little harder — without needing a bunch of extra equipment.
The best part? It also helps strengthen your core and build muscle as you move. Whether you're training indoors or hitting the trails, this vest is a simple way to take your workouts to the next level this season.
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