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🌱 Phoenix Gas Price Increase + New Job Listings + Silver Alert

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Good day, neighbors! Dominique-Noelle Rafael here with a brand-new edition of the Phoenix Daily.

First, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 101 Low: 73.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Phoenix:

  1. Be prepared for a hot and expensive summer! As gas prices continue to hit near record-highs across the country, Phoenix is seeing a 26-cent increase in prices from last month. It's possible that later this week, prices may climb close to $5 per gallon. A price decrease is not likely in the near future, as President Joe Biden ordered the release of one million barrels of oil per day from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve for six months to help spiking energy prices, and prices have still risen. (Arizona's Family)
  2. In need of a change? Looking for some extra income this summer? Check out these local job listings from Patch and ZipRecruiter! There are a variety of positions ranging from customer service to management to truck driving. Check it out and apply today. (Phoenix Patch)
  3. Yesterday morning, a Silver Alert was issued for a Phoenix woman who struggles with cognitive issues. Dorothy Walls, 81, has hazel eyes and grey hair, and was last seen in a green and pink flowered shirt with black shorts. She appears confused or dazed from time to time due to her disorder. Walls was last seen on Sunday near 19th Avenue and Bell Road, after she went to see her family but did not reach their home. She drives a silver 2016 Toyota RAV4, with Arizona license plate BCP9486. If anyone has information about where she is, they are encouraged to contact the Phoenix Police Department immediately. (KTAR.com)

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Today in Phoenix:

  • Family Storytime At Phoenix Public Library (9:15 AM)
  • Back In Business At Herberger Theater Center (12:10 PM)
  • Valley Young Professionals: Preserving & Promoting Arts and Culture in Phoenix At Phoenix Center for the Arts (3:00 PM)
  • Olivia Rodrigo: Sour Tour At Arizona Federal Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Phoenix Fire Department shows their support to local police during National Police week! (Facebook)
  • The Arizona Humane Society will be hosting Reading Fur Fun, a youth program, on select Saturdays! The program allows kids to spend time with their favorite furry friends and read their favorite books. Learn more here. (Facebook)
  • Phoenix firefighters rescued a woman in her 40s off of the Piestewa Peak Trail on Sunday. Rescue teams responded to reports of a dehydrated hiker who was unable to descend the trail, and due to their help, she was able to exit the trail safely. (Facebook)

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