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🌱 22 Arrested In Drug Conspiracy Bust + Deadly Hit-And-Run Near I-17
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Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Phoenix Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town...
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny. High: 106 Low: 83.
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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:
- 22 people are facing charges after a major drug bust on Wednesday. According to officials, the 22 individuals have been charged in connection with "a conspiracy to distribute cocaine, conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, or both." The bust predominantly targeted members of a gang known as the Lindo Park Crips. Read more at the link. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
- One person is dead after a hit-and-run near the I-17 Overpass. The Overpass at Indian School Road was the site of a deadly hit-and-run involving a vehicle that was found a few miles away. According to police, the crash happened on Thursday morning. As of Thursday evening, there is no word on whether the driver has been found. (Phoenix Patch)
- Rae Sremmurd isn't coming to town, it's a different kind of black beetle. You wouldn't be alone in noticing that there are hundreds of black beetles crawling around Phoenix this week. According to entomologist Derek Kellogg, they're here because of moisture from the monsoon storms and mate before laying eggs and dying. Learn more about the beetles and their spawning cycle at the link. (Arizona's Family)
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Today in Phoenix:
- Bluegrass Jam At Foothills Branch Library (2:00 PM)
- Code Club At Tolleson Public Library (4:00 PM)
- Vivi Erickson Violin And Viola Studio At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (4:30 PM)
- Brian Lavelle Ballroom Dance Instructor At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (4:30 PM)
- WWE Friday Night Smackdown At Footprint Center (4:45 PM)
From my notebook:
- The city of Phoenix has selected Margaret T. Hance Park as the host site for Super Bowl LVII's Fan Experience. The event will be available during the week leading up to the big game. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
- Councilwoman Ann O'Brien wants the city to work on water shortage preparations. Click the link to learn more about how to conserve water and help out everyone in the valley. (Councilwoman Anno O'Brien via Twitter)
- Planning a remodel? Phoenix Planning & Development Department has your back. Depending on what changes are being made to your electric and/or plumbing, you may need to apply for a permit at shapephx.phoenix.gov. (Phoenix Planning & Development Department via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you around.
— Dominique-Noelle Rafael
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!
