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In today's newsletter:

  • Which huge stars are taking over Glendale’s arenas in 2026?
  • Why is Glendale suddenly among Arizona’s fastest-growing big cities?
  • Glendale scientists helped reveal a 1.5-million-year-old human face

Also on today's calendar: International John Violinist coming to The Herberger Theater Center Stage West on Sun. January 4, 20 and 2 more events.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Phoenix's biggest concerts of 2026 (phoenixnewtimes.com) — Glendale venues are at the heart of 2026’s biggest concerts, with Desert Diamond Arena and State Farm Stadium hosting stars like Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Hatsune Miku, 5 Seconds of Summer, Florence + The Machine and Zach Bryan. The lineup spans pop, rock, country and K‑pop, giving Glendale residents plenty of reasons to plan ahead for major shows close to home.
   

2. Here are the Arizona cities with largest population gains (azbigmedia.com) — Glendale just logged one of Arizona’s biggest population jumps, adding 4,721 new residents between mid-2024 and mid-2025. State data show Arizona’s growth is concentrated in cities like Glendale, Phoenix, and Surprise, reflecting strong regional job, housing, and migration trends that will shape local services and development.
   

3. Scientists reveal a 1.5-million-year-old human face (sciencedaily.com) — Cutting-edge research led from Midwestern University’s Glendale campus has digitally reconstructed a 1.5-million-year-old Homo erectus face, offering new clues about how early humans evolved and spread from Africa. Using micro-CT scans and 3D modeling, the team assembled fossil fragments from Ethiopia into the most complete skull of its age from the Horn of Africa. Their findings challenge some ideas about where and how this species developed.
   

4. Charlie Kirk's basketball days led to connection with Serbian community (azpbs.org) — A massive memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk filled State Farm Stadium in Glendale, drawing national political figures and highlighting Arizona’s deep ties to Serbian and Balkan refugee communities. The story traces how Kirk’s Chicago basketball roots connected him to Serbs, then follows Bosnian war refugees who rebuilt their lives in Arizona. Their experiences with ethnic conflict shape how they view today’s rising political tensions in the United States.
   

5. Phoenix ranked among the most vegan-friendly places in the US (azcentral.com) — Phoenix has been ranked one of the top 10 U.S. cities for vegans and vegetarians, and Glendale also makes WalletHub’s list at No. 71. The study compares 100 large cities on affordability, restaurant options, and vegetarian lifestyle, with several Valley communities scoring well. For Glendale residents, it’s another sign that plant-based choices are increasingly accessible across the metro area.
   

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