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Here are the top stories in Phoenix today:
1) Metro Phoenix's housing market starting to cool as home prices fall, as supply increases.
"Housing analysts are calling the market 'balanced' after more than a year and a half of an overly hot market."
2) Phoenix Festival of the Arts is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and is now accepting artist applications for the December showcase.
The deadline to submit an application is Wednesday, August 31st. The event will be held on December 10-11. The event attracts over 12,000 attendees.
3) Four Peaks Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake, the longest running Oktoberfest in the Valley, was named one of the top Oktoberfests in the country.
This year the event will be held from October 7-9. Festivities include a parade, carnival rides, and stein holding.
4) Alleged alligator spotting in Glendale; Police on the prowl.
It was reported that someone put an alligator in Arrowhead Lake - police are investigating.
5) Jerry Seinfield to perform in Phoenix this fall.
The comedian hasn't been back to the Valley since 2018, and will be coming November 5.
Today in Phoenix:
- Rick Springfield (Details)
- Peter Hook and the Light (Details)
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies (Details)
From my notebook:
- City of Phoenix, AZ USA: "First Avenue and Washington Street in Phoenix as seen in the early 1900's, and a more recent view.#thenandnow" (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
- "Firefighters from Phoenix, Tempe and Chandler have rescued a 60 year old woman off of South Mountain today. Crews were called out after the patient's daughter noticed the woman suffering from heat exhaustion and called 911." (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)
- "Want to be a part of the Super Bowl experience? The @AZsuperbowl Committee needs 5,000 volunteers to help welcome the world to #PHX and Super Bowl LVII Get started here: AZSuperBowl.com/Volunteer #SuperPHX" (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
- "Do you work in the automotive industry? Do you want to make an impact on our community? City of Phoenix, AZ USA is offering a $2,500 hiring incentive for new Heavy Equipment Mechanics and Equipment Service Worker II positions." (City of Phoenix Public Works Department 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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