Peoria

The Peoria Independent has been bringing readers hyperlocal news and everything else they need to know about living and playing in Peoria since 1999.

Peoria spans from south of Grand Avenue to the far north encompassing much of Lake Pleasant Regional Park. The city is known for its recreational amenities, open space and hiking ranges.

Peoria has hosted spring training for more than 30 years where the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres call the Peoria Sports Complex home. P83 Entertainment District surrounds the baseball facility, offering restaurants, entertainment venues and a movie theater. Just a few miles south of P83 sits Park West, an entertainment district of upscale dining.

Peoria continues to make Arizona’s fast-growing cities list with a strong mix of demographics from families, empty nesters and retirees.

The Peoria Today merged with the Peoria Independent in July 2016. It was rebranded to the Peoria Independent July 1, 2019. It is distributed free on Wednesdays to 21,000 driveways and bulk drops throughout the city.

Editorial coverage focuses on hyper-local news, including neighborhood issues, schools, city government and the myriad events and activities that make Peoria unique.