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🌱 Bill Paying Help For AZ Seniors + First Muslim Judge Sworn In
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Hello and happy Thursday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in town today. Let's dive in...
First, today's weather:
A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 105 Low: 87.
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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:
- With rent, utilities, and other costs on the rise, how can Arizona seniors pay their bills? According to Phoenix-based Keogh Health Connection, benefits like SNAP and Medicare Part D can make a difference for seniors who are struggling. There is also a Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program which can help pay utility bills. Click the link to see a full description of the programs available. (Arizona's Family)
- Laila Ikram became Arizona's first Muslim judge on Monday. The newly sworn-in judge pro tempore will be working in Downtown Justice Court as a "substitute" judge while full-time judges are unable to take the bench. Ikram is a graduate of the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and originally hails from North Carolina. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
- One person is dead after a catastrophic crash near the I-10/I-17 split. According to the Arizona Department of Safety, two Dodge Rams were involved in the wreck. The deceased driver lost control for an unknown reason and hit the median before vaulting over the rail and hitting another truck in the westbound lane. The second driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
Today in Phoenix:
- Paper Sons: Tales Of Chain Migration In Tucson With Dr. Li Yang Online (12:30 PM)
- Zoom Story Time Online (1:30 PM)
- WILD Arizona Cuisine And Dinner at Pedal Haus Brewery (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Going on a hike? The City of Phoenix recommends bringing water, boots, and a buddy. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
- Phoenix Planning & Development Department is hiring! Click the link or visit the website to see what jobs are open. (Phoenix Planning & Development Department via Facebook)
- Phoenix Public Library Palo Verde branch shut down yesterday due to an air conditioning outage. As of Wednesday evening, it has not been fixed. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)
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— 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!
