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

  • 🌮 Barrio Café celebrates 20 years and yes, their dishes are still divinely delicious.
  • 🐕 Does your dog need a "paw-dicure"? New luxury pet resort now open.
  • ☕ Coffee and community come together at Cultivate Coffee in Sunnyslope .

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Here are the top stories in Phoenix today:

1) It's not in your head – Phoenicians are paying 12.3% more for items compared to last year, with Phoenix coming in at #2 in cities with the fastest growing inflation.

At least we're not #1 – that title went to Anchorage, Alaska at 12.5%.

Arizona's Family

2) Barrio Café, which "redefined Mexican food", celebrates 20 years.

The restaurant has been dishing out innovative flavors under the leadership of chef Silvana Salcido Esparaza since 2002. "Restaurant years are like dog years," says the seasoned chef.

Phoenix New Times

3) Hispanic Heritage Month just got sweeter, the Hispanic chamber will host its national conference in Phoenix this fall.

The theme for the conference is Igniting America's Economic Prosperity. The chamber's CEO attests that when minority businesses thrive, it's good for the entire economy.

KTAR.com

4) Treat yo' pet! New luxury pet resort is now open in Scottsdale.

Furbabies Resort & Spa offers "paw-dicures", dog treadmills, and pup TV.

The Arizona Republic

5) Coffee shop in Sunnyslope employs outliers in the community, including homeless, foster, and refugee youth.

Cultivate Coffee in the Sunnyslope community is changing lives one individual at a time and goes by the motto," As long as you walk with us, we'll keep walking with you."

The Arizona Republic

Mark your calendar:

  • Phoenix Children's Hospital KTAR Give-A-Thon, August 19th (Details)
  • Boy George & Culture Club, August 19th (Details)
  • 2022 Industrious Women's Summit, August 20th (Details)
  • LAGOS PHX Fashion Week 2022, August 20th (Details)
  • Roosevelt Row Rum Cocktail Crawl, August 20th (Details)
  • What She Said Event, August 25th (Details)
  • Sunset Yoga in the Courtyard, August 25th (Details)

From my notebook:

City of Phoenix
Photo: City of Phoenix
  • "#tbt- Contestants in a Dolly Parton lookalike competition in #Phoenix, 1979. Photograph: David Hurn/Magnum Photos, courtesy Steve Schumacher" (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
Arizona Humane Society
Photo: Arizona Humane Society


  • "Finn Ryder was adopted during our most recent #EmptyTheShelters event! Here's what his adopter Felicity had to share about his adoption: We will be forever grateful to the Arizona Humane Society for rescuing our sweet boy and to BISSELL Pet Foundation for sponsoring his adoption fee! I have literally never encountered a sweeter, more loving, fun dog in my life! 🐾🧡" (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)
  • "APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! Apply today 🚨 🚒 Firefighter Recruit ☎️ Fire Emergency Dispatcher Learn more: https://bit.ly/3A1gtLd" (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)
  • "$2,500 HIRING INCENTIVE! 💲 Put your skills to work for your #PHX community as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or Equipment Service Worker II for City of Phoenix Public Works Department. Visit Phoenix.gov/Jobs and search Job IDs 45682 45666 to learn more." (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
  • "Looking for work? 🔎 Drop by the Employer Spotlight Series at Harmon Library on Tuesdays between 12-2 p.m. to meet with a featured employer. This is your opportunity to meet with a prospective employer." (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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