Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of October.
Good morning, Glendale.
Glendale Fire Station 153 will unveil 'The Legends,' a new mural by local artist Krista Hill on Tuesday, Oct.
13 at 9:30 a.m. The artwork honors firefighters through the station's history (including its Care Bears legacy) and welcomes community members to attend.
Glendale has grown from a small town with unpaved streets and horses having the right of way to a lively entertainment district, retaining landmarks like the 1909 Gillett Building at the corner of 58th Drive and Glendale Avenue.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Def Leppard, GRAMMY-nominated Goo Goo Dolls, and special guest The Struts will perform at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale on April 29 as part of their 2027 North American tour, with tickets on sale Friday, Oct.
16 after presales start Monday, Oct. 12.
The Arizona Historical Society has unveiled a series of photos from the 1930s that show Metro Phoenix’s transformation, including scenes from local airports, schools, and early ranches (such as Glendale’s former Manistee Ranch area).
The archive reveals how the region grew over time.
Category 1 Hurricane Rachel will bring moderate rain and gusty winds to parts of Arizona starting Saturday, Oct.
10, as it weakens and shifts northeast; local areas may see up to 2 inches of rain with heaviest impacts expected Sunday and Monday (forecasts remain subject to change).
Two local high school students, Ella Verga (senior) and Zeke White (sophomore), were appointed by the City Council to the Library Advisory Board so they can help change library policy and programs; the board meets on the second Thursday of each month at the city library branches.
Glendale Mayor Jerry P.
Weiers presented a proclamation today recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and honoring the Family Advocacy Center for connecting survivors with vital support.
Glendale recorded 187 single-family home sales in September, a 6.3% rise from last year, with 251 new listings marking a 6.8% increase.
Analysts say the city's well-established neighborhoods and central location helped it avoid the metro slowdown + boost a steady housing market.
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