Good morning Phoenix! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
How Phoenix just became a top-five U.S. conference destination
Where Phoenix winners can cash Arizona Lottery tickets after Saturday's drawing
How could looming Colorado River cuts hit Phoenix water bills?
Also on today's calendar: Chula Seafood Downtown Announces Fintastic Deal on its Famous Lobster Roll AUG. 23 and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Sunday: Very hot, with a high of 115 and low of 90 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 110, low: 89.
Tuesday: Very hot, with a high of 115 and low of 90 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Phoenix ranked No. 4 best conference city (northcentralnews.net) — Phoenix just landed the No. 4 spot on U.S. News' new Best Conference Cities list, with the Arizona Biltmore ranked top among local conference hotels. The ranking highlights Phoenix's desert scenery, sunshine, and convenient airport access, reinforcing the city's appeal for meetings and conventions that bring visitors and business dollars into town.
• Arizona Lottery Powerball, The Pick results for Aug. 22, 2026 (azcentral.com) — Arizona Lottery players can now check the winning Powerball and The Pick numbers from Saturday's drawing and see exactly how to claim prizes in Phoenix. The article details mailing instructions to the Phoenix P.O. box and provides addresses, hours, and prize limits for the Phoenix-area lottery offices, including Sky Harbor's convenient claim center.
• Officials warn of a bleak Colorado River future as deadline nears • Utah News Dispatch (utahnewsdispatch.com) — Arizona water officials warn that looming Colorado River cuts could sharply reduce Central Arizona Project deliveries that help supply metropolitan Phoenix, though experts say city taps should stay on thanks to groundwater and other rivers. Still, Phoenix-area residents may face higher water bills as states battle over allocations and the federal government prepares new long-term rules.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
ASU School of Counseling Offers Low-Cost Autism, ADHD and Learning Disorder Evaluations This August —Justin Liggin Read on Patch
Shapiro Law Team Strengthens Personal Injury Practice —Chris Fahrendorf Read on Patch
Phoenix Clinic Among First in the U.S. to Test Dual‑AI Hearing Aid Technology —Chris Fahrendorf Read on Patch
Just wanted to thank the young men who helped me yesterday in the parking lot of OverEasy restaurant Im 75 and use a walker and I still drive my car. I got my walker out of the car and when I tried to go forward between my car and the car parked next to me I couldn't get out The space too small so… (Nextdoor New North Town)
I am here today and thank God for 911 and the response I gave to my came to my house and I had 107° fever and they administered oxygen and fluids and actually they had actually saved my life. I don't know who these people are but I don't want to say thank you to each and every one of them who participated in saving my life and I know they… (Nextdoor Valley Vista 3)
Bodega Latina Corporation - El Super posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk - #8 Phoenix - Indian School in Phoenix. Apply here.
Phoenix Elementary School District #1 posted a job opening for Custodian- Magnet Traditional in Phoenix. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phoenix here.
🗞 Nearby News
Paradise Valley
PVSchools seeks $6.73M DAA capital override without increasing tax rate (yourvalley.net)
Rosie's House to Present Free Concerts, Ovation Gala & Make Music Phoenix (broadwayworld.com)
Glendale
State gives Glendale artistic, Cultural ventures more than $39,000 (yourvalley.net)
Book Senior Care Services in Glendale, AZ with Crystal C. from $27/hr (care.com)
Glendale e-bike death spotlights surge in child ER visits nationwide (azfamily.com)
Ok Phoenix! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!