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🌱 Easter Brunch At The Renaissance + Recycling Plant Morning Fire

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Morning, Phoenix! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Phoenix today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and not as warm. High: 74 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

  1. Celebrate this Easter at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Rooftop Easter Brunch. This will be a family-friendly event with two easter egg hunts, live music, giveaways, and bottomless mimosas. The Easter Bunny may even make an appearance! Check out all the details at the link. (12news.com KPNX)
  2. On Monday morning, a recycling plant fire sent plumes of smoke into the skies. According to Phoenix Fire Captain Scott Douglas, approximately 50 firefighters responded to the fire and crews utilized the master streams from their ladder trucks to assist. Douglas explains that when it gets warmer, these kinds of fires can get more difficult to contain. (Arizona's Family)
  3. Grocery chain Aldi has added its ninth store in Metro Phoenix just two years after making its debut. On Thursday, a ribbon-cutting will take place, marking the official grand opening. The new store at 14th Street and Bell Road is open for business. (KTAR.com)

Today in Phoenix:

  • Easter Bunny Photos At The Shops At Norterra (4:00 PM)
  • ASU Jazz Combos At The Nash (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • This past Sunday was National Siblings Day. The Phoenix Public Library has put together some of their favorite sibling teams from children's literature for you to enjoy. (Facebook)
  • Visit the Farm Express bus at Burton Barr Central Library from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. every Monday. Bring your grocery list and shop for fresh local produce. (Facebook)
  • Are you an experienced public artist? This Thursday, Apr. 14, don't miss The City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture's information session on an opportunity to work with a team of professionals for the 100 West Washington Building in downtown Phoenix. (Facebook)
  • April is Financial Literacy Month. Check out Morningstar, an investment research website that can empower you with reliable market data, analysis, and education. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Nicole Tess Kazora

About me: Nicole is a freelance writer who graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. At her core, she loves painting acrylic portraits, listening to political and social commentary, and examining research in the social sciences.

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