🌱 Port Of Alaska Crisis + Man Dies In Hospital + STOMP Returns

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 26 Low: 10.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Anchorage:

1. When Dave Bronson first came into office, his main priority was to resolve the homelessness crisis in Alaska. After further research with his team, they made the executive decision to pivot and focus on the Port of Alaska. Rebuilding and modernizing the Port became the chief focus of his administration. Bronson stated that he is not interested in scoring any political points. His main focus is on the future of the Port and securing food security for the state. (Must Read Alaska)
2. A man died in a hospital days after he was assaulted in downtown Anchorage. Last Saturday, Anchorage Safety Patrol found 44-year-old Carl McGeary unresponsive outside on the 700 block of West Fourth Avenue. He was taken to a local hospital and sadly passed away due to his injuries. Detectives who have been working on the case have identified 21-year-old George Murfitt as a suspect. He has been arrested on a charge of manslaughter. (Anchorage Daily News)
3. STOMP is finally returning to Anchorage starting next week! It fuses high-voltage dance, music, and theatre into one cohesive and electrifying rhythm. Originally, STOMP started as a street performance over 20 years ago. Today, it has become an international sensation. Make sure you go grab tickets before they all sell out! (Broadway World)

Today in Anchorage:

• Self-Guided Storytime Journey at Chugiak-Eagle River (10:30 AM)
• Senior Saturday at Muldoon Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Family Storytime at Anchorage Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Literacy Games at Anchorage Public Library (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends (AARF) are asking for your help. Foster homes are needed for several dogs! If you can foster, or know someone who would be interested in fostering, please reach out. Check out their post for more details. (Facebook)
• The Alaska Zoo has some fun activities to spice up your weekend! In fact, they are inviting people to come out to see the January Encore Zoo Lights. The displays are in full shine from Jan. 8 to Jan. 30. Make sure you check out their site on how to attend. (Instagram)
• The Anchorage Museum is encouraging everyone to explore the stories of Black Alaskans through their special lunch-hour program. It is going to be presented as part of the “Black Lives in Alaska: Journey, Justice, Joy” exhibition. For more details about the exhibition and programming, check out their post! (Instagram)

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About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!