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⛽ Fuel Up Phoenix! 40 Cent Gas Discount + 🥵 Heat Warning Continues

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Happy Thursday everyone! Merichelle Norwood here to fill your inbox today with the top stories in the Valley of the Sun.

First day of September: High: 107 Low: 86.

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Here are the top stories in Phoenix today:

1) Fuel up Phoenix! If you're going on a road trip this weekend, 3,600 Circle K locations will be offering a 40-cent gas discount today at select locations. Find a location near you.

(Arizona's Family)

2) Get your kicks on Route 66! Arizona Office of Tourism launches digital Route 66 Passport to coincide with Labor Day Weekend.

"Route 66's colorful history, quirky attractions, lively dining and beautiful landscapes are the types of treasures that beg to be shared," said Debbie Johnson, director of the Arizona Office of Tourism. "Our latest passport is a perfect invitation to explore it for the first time or get reacquainted and find something new."

(citysuntimes)

3) New shipping container building is the tallest in the nation and is open to guests in Downtown Phoenix.

Rent out a shipping container like an Airbnb at Ida on McKinley.

(12news.com KPNX)

4) Phoenix drag queen pays it forward with monkeypox care kits.

After being diagnosed and recovering from monkeypox, Trey DeGroodt decided he wanted to give back to the community. "I'm trying to pay it forward because my community came to my aid in my time of need. Now that I'm feeling a lot better, I want to help the community that is now in need," he said.

(The Arizona Republic)

5) It's already a September to remember, as heat warning continues.

Temperatures stay steady at three digits, climbing to 108 degrees yesterday — 5 degrees above normal for this time of year.

(Arizona's Family)

Today in Phoenix:

From my notebook:

Photo by Arizona Humane Society


  • "😍 New to the adoption floor. 😍 Check out some of the adorable pets who are now ready for a home of their own. All of these cuties can hardly wait to meet you at the Arizona Humane Society! Schedule your adoption appointment to meet them." (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)
Photo by City of Phoenix


  • "The wonderful 1900 O.C. Thompson House on the southwest corner of 2nd Avenue and Roosevelt Street. This turn-of-the-century brick Colonial Revival was converted to apartments long after the Thompson family moved out, rendering a change." (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
  • "These trails are now closed until 5 p.m. today! City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department Heat Ready PHX." (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
  • "It's Frankenstein Day! 👤 Celebrate Mary Shelley's birthday, the author of the book 'Frankenstein.' Pick up a copy of this timeless classic! https://bit.ly/3Dtl2z5 #FrankensteinDay #MaryShelley #Frankenstein #JustReadPPL" (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)

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— Merichelle Norwood


About me: Merichelle has chronicled her many Arizona adventures since 2016. She is the Founder of the local blog She Moves PHX. You're most likely to find her munching on tacos on a Tuesday, sipping brews at a local cafe, or eating unicorn cakes.
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