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5 days ago · Local entrepreneurs use growing lemonade brand to give back. Two local entrepreneurs took the old adage about turning lemons into lemonade to heart. Using their entrepreneurial spirit and love for the culinary arts, they created a brand showcasing Arizona’s offic…. Business.
Peoria actor stars in production of ‘Waitress’
1 day ago · Shonn Wiley is newer to the Phoenix area, but the North Peoria-based actor is ready to make his mark on the local theater community as Dr. Pomatter in the Phoenix Theatre Company’s production of “Waitress.”. He previously starred the Broadway revival of “42nd Street” and “Dracula.”. “Waitress” will run through Sunday, Nov. 24.
Peoria selects new Front Yard design | News | peoriatimes.com
4 days ago · Oct 12, 2024. 2 mins ago. After conducting a public survey, the city of Peoria has decided on the design scheme for its “Front Yard” redesign. City of Peoria/Submitted. The front entrance of Peoria City Hall is being overhauled and the transformation will be made based on community feedback. After a month-long survey with 224 participants ...
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Sep 30, 2024 · Alicia Venter, Peoria Times Staff Writer. Updated Sep 16, 2024. A recently conducted preliminary economic impact assessment estimates that the proposed Peoria Airpark could bring $1 billion in annual economic impact to the city, including nearly 8,000 jobs and over $60 million annuals in state and local taxes.
Peoria cuts ribbon on new helicopter | News | peoriatimes.com
Aug 30, 2024 · The city of Peoria and the Peoria Police Department cut the ribbon on its first helicopter, and the start of the Peoria Police and Fire Aviation Unit. This event signified the end of a process that was started in December 2023, after the city received $3.5 million in grant funding to complete the project. “The importance of this, and how I ...
Beck speaks on General Plan Amendments - peoriatimes.com
3 days ago · Peoria Mayor Jason Beck. As Mayor of Peoria, I am excited to announce that on Sept. 17, our City Council approved the planned amendments to the Peoria General Plan 2024. These amendments, grounded in smart growth principles, will significantly enhance our city’s economic landscape and improve the quality of life for all residents.
Peoria City Council hosts Prop 479 Q&A | News | peoriatimes.com
6 days ago · This fall, Proposition 479 is up for a vote in Peoria, giving citizens the chance to cancel or continue a long-standing half-cent sales tax in Maricopa County to fund transportation. Voting “no” will discontinue the tax at the end of 2025, while voting “yes” will continue the tax through 2045. Peoria City Council held a study session ...
$1B impact projected for Peoria Airpark | News - Peoriatimes.com
Sep 4, 2024 Updated Sep 16, 2024. A recently conducted preliminary economic impact assessment estimates that the proposed Peoria Airpark could bring $1 billion in annual economic impact to the city, including nearly 8,000 jobs and over $60 million annuals in state and local taxes. Envisioned as a general aviation airport with a commercial and ...
Council OKs nearly $1 Billion budget | News | peoriatimes.com
Jun 6, 2024 · With the city’s focus on its three main pillars, the budget’s focus reflects accordingly. According to the budget, public safety will add 31 new, full-time positions — primarily used to bolster staffing at a new fire station coming to the Vistancia area — as well as the construction of the Peoria Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center.
Peoria City Council approves $995 million tentative budget
May 17, 2024 Updated May 24, 2024. (City of Peoria/ Submitted) The Peoria City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2025 tentative budget. With an allotted $995 million — a 4.7% increase from the prior year — the budget is heavily focused on bringing in more staff in the public safety sector. “The staff has put a tremendous amount ...