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Hi there, Gilbert! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Deadly motorcycle crash closes Recker and Queen Creek intersection in Gilbert
  • Want to see the Gatlin Brothers live in Gilbert this weekend?
  • How Gilbert neighbors and police wrangled a soggy emu from a canal

Also on today's calendar: New Seasonal Bread and Beverages at Don Guerra's Barrio Bagel & Slice NOW AVAILABLE and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 96, low: 75.
  • Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 1 Killed, 1 Critically Injured in Gilbert Motorcycle Crash on Recker and Queen Creek Roads (pacificattorneygroup.com) — A deadly crash at Recker and Queen Creek roads in Gilbert left one motorcycle rider dead and another critically injured after colliding with a vehicle Tuesday night. Authorities shut down the intersection around 7:30 p.m. to investigate and have not yet released the victims' identities while they work to determine what caused the collision.
   

2. Gatlin Brothers to perform at Gilbert venue (yourvalley.net) — Gilbert music fans can catch Larry, Steve and Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers live at 7 p.m. on Oct. 3 at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts in town. The Grammy-winning country and gospel trio will perform hits like "All the Gold in California" and "Houston," with tickets priced from $32 to $49 through the Higley Center's website and box office.
   

3. Bodycam video shows Arizona police officers sticking an emu in the back of a patrol car (king5.com) — Gilbert officers and nearby residents teamed up this month to rescue a stranded emu from a local canal, eventually coaxing and lifting the soggy bird into a patrol car. Bodycam video shows the lighthearted but tense moments as a rookie officer helps load the emu, which was then taken to a local animal rescue facility. Police publicly thanked the quick-acting Gilbert neighbors.
   

4. Northrop Grumman expands space operations in Gilbert (abc15.com) — Northrop Grumman is significantly expanding its northwest Gilbert campus with a new 120,000‑square‑foot facility and 350 additional jobs moving in from Chandler, strengthening the town's role in satellite production. Town leaders say this growth is key to revitalizing the area and hope more employees will choose to live nearby, tying Gilbert's housing, jobs, and daily life even more closely together.
   

5. These Arizona cities were named top places to live in 2026 (coppercourier.com) — Gilbert stands out in new 2026 rankings as the 13th‑best U.S. city for renters and Arizona's top city for real estate, scoring especially well on affordability and economic environment. Alongside nearby cities like Scottsdale, Mesa, and Surprise, Gilbert's strong housing and job market reinforce its appeal for residents weighing where to live or invest in Arizona.
   

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    Thursday October 1
  • Open-Access Professional Workshops →
    Maricopa Community Colleges, 8550 S Priest Dr, Tempe
    9:00 am
  • Andretti Chandler VIP Open House
    Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, 1712 S Cooper Rd, Chandler
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello good neighbors!
    I am a sixty four year old arizona native... I have seen some people posting about an elderly man. Who is crossing intersections in his wheelchair… (Nextdoor Wind Drift / West Powerline)
  • UPDATE He was reunited with his family last night ☺️❤️
    Found this beautiful boy dog yesterday (9/28) off greenfield and Pecos. He does not have a micro chip hoping to locate his owners he's very sweet … (Nextdoor East Willis)
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Gilbert. Apply here.
  • In N Out Burger posted a job opening for Store Associate in Gilbert. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gilbert here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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