Friday, September 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Glendale. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arrowhead Farmers Market will move on Oct. 4 from its longtime spot outside Arrowhead Towne Center to a new site at Dream City Church, 21000 75th Ave — where it will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays from October through April. For the rest of September, the market will meet outside the mall from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Glendale Independent
- ➤ The Black Chamber of Arizona will host its 27th Anniversary Pinnacle Pathways Gala on Dec. 13 at the Sheraton Glendale Renaissance Ballroom. Presented by ASU and Arizona Public Service, the gala will support youth development, small-business expansion, workforce readiness, and justice-impacted entrepreneurship as over 500 leaders attend — marking its first time in Glendale after moving from Tempe. The Glendale Star
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Glendale has received a higher bond rating from AA to AA plus from S&P Global Ratings, which shows its strong fiscal management and growing economy. City officials say this improved rating confirms that the city is on a solid and sustainable financial path. Glendale Independent
- ➤ The Arizona Supreme Court is reviewing a proposal that would let graduates complete a one-year criminal law program and a nine-month supervision period before handling criminal cases—an effort to boost the number of legal practitioners in rural areas. Critics warn this change may lower the standards needed when a person’s liberty is at stake. The Glendale Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Carolina Panthers lost by a score of 26 to 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their season opener and will soon face the Arizona Cardinals, a team they have beaten seven out of eight times. The team hopes that returning left tackle Ickey Ekwonu will boost their running game and help them rebound. Glendale Independent
- ➤ Local high school cross country coaches shared team goals and key runner details in a preview requested by West Valley Preps, Glendale Independent and Peoria Independent. The teams—ranging from Cactus to Glendale Prep—aim to qualify for state and will see contributions from returning athletes and promising newcomers since the season began August 26th. Glendale Independent
- ➤ Arizona Cardinals are set to face the Carolina Panthers Sunday at 4:05 p.m. on CBS as the Cardinals aim for a 2-0 start after a 20-13 win while the Panthers have won seven of the last eight games since 2015 plus both teams are affected by injuries with Joey Blount on injured reserve and Turk Wharton sidelined. Panthers coach Dave Canales said his game plan will target safety Budda Baker’s positioning against quarterback Bryce Young, making the matchup a key storyline for the game. Glendale Independent
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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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