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🌱 Chief Williams To Retire + Phoenix Workers See 6.4% Wage Increase
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First, today's weather:
Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 96 Low: 68.
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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:
- The Phoenix Police Department reports that Chief Jeri Williams is planning to retire this summer. Williams said on Twitter she feels "called right now to go in a new direction, allowing me the rare opportunity to prioritize family and explore future endeavors." The chief started her career with the Phoenix PD in 1989 and was appointed as chief in 2016. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
- Workers in Phoenix saw the nation's largest wage increase compared to this time last year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report showed that wages went up by 6.4 percent in the Phoenix metro area between 2021 and 2022. This number is greater than the nationwide average increase of 5 percent. Despite the increase, many workers in Arizona and across the country are still impacted by the effects of inflation. (Arizona's Family)
- A Phoenix tutoring program is putting out the call for volunteers to read with local students. Due to the pandemic, the AARP's Read-On Phoenix program is reportedly down by about 100 tutors. The program connects volunteers ages 50 and older with students reading below grade level. Visit phoenix.gov for more information. (12news.com KPNX)
Today in Phoenix:
- Moms, Memories, And Mimosas At Fellowship Square Phoenix (10:00 AM)
- Arizona Conservation Meeting At Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (6:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Haven't finalized your Cinco de Mayo plans yet? Here's where to celebrate the day in Phoenix this year. (Arizona Foothills Magazine)
- Meet this week's adorable, adoptable pets from Arizona Humane, Maricopa County, and Arizona Small Dog Rescue. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
- Live Nation's annual Concert Week has kicked off! Discover how to get $25 tickets for several Phoenix shows. (Phoenix New Times)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.
— 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!
