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🌱 City's Drought Management Plan + Officer Moldovan Coming Home

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Hello and happy Friday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in town today. Let's do this...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and hot. High: 103 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

  1. Amid a Colorado River water shortage, the City of Phoenix announced a "Stage 1 Water Alert" and activated its Drought Management Plan on Wednesday. According to a news release, the city will encourage residents to voluntarily conserve water in ways that are expected to have minimal impact on everyday life. These changes include watering landscaping correctly, as well as identifying and fixing leaks in sinks and toilets. Currently, the Colorado River supplies approximately 40 percent of the city's water. (Phoenix Patch)
  2. After being shot eight times in the line of duty last December, Phoenix Police Department Officer Tyler Moldovan is finally headed home. 22-year-old Officer Moldovan, who was placed on life support for a month before heading to a rehabilitation center, was scheduled to arrive at Deer Valley Airport yesterday at noon before being taken home by ambulance. According to a statement from the police department, Moldovan's family is grateful for the support of the public and is asking for privacy as Moldovan continues to recover. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
  3. The Phoenix Police Department reported a significant drug bust in Phoenix. According to the PPD, officers were investigating a person who was suspected of selling drugs; the individual's identity has not been released. Police have reportedly seized approximately 45 pounds of meth, 11,000 fentanyl pills, two handguns, an AR-15 pistol, and $23,000 in cash. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

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Today in Phoenix:

  • Debut Of "Talking Trash: A Junk Exhibition" At FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • Calling all prospective homeowners: don't miss the latest Phoenix area properties to hit the market. (Phoenix Patch)
  • The Phoenix City Council has approved the purchase of a temporary bookmobile, set to arrive next spring. The 38-foot-long coach-style bus, which will house over 3,000 books and audiobooks as well as provide public computer access, will be parked on city-owned land at 67th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road. (KJZZ)
  • Arizona health officials have launched a webpage filled with information and resources to help local families navigate the nationwide baby formula shortage. (KTAR.com)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all 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!

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