🌱 Kids Targeted With BB Guns + Paradise Valley Mall Update

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything happening around Phoenix today.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler with a passing shower. High: 62 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. School children and families in the South Phoenix area are living in fear after two BB gun attacks on children. The first incident occurred on Feb. 1 in which three siblings were shot with pellets while waiting for a bus near 19th Avenue and Baseline Road. A week later around the same time, another group of kids was shot at near Maxine O Bush Elementary School near 7th Street and Dobbins Road approximately three miles away from the first incident. The Phoenix Police Department is investigating the incidents and says it is unclear if they are related. (12news.com KPNX)
2. On Tuesday, a Phoenix-based commercial real estate company called RED Development announced new details about the Paradise Valley Mall redevelopment project. The announcement included the project's new name and logo. The former Paradise Valley Mall closed last spring and demolition began last summer. Now, a new 100-plus acre mixed-use development is scheduled to rise in its place and its new name will be: PV. (Phoenix Patch)
3. Many city services will be closed Monday, Feb. 21 in honor of President's Day. All Phoenix Public Library locations will be closed, along with the 27th Avenue and North Gateway Transfer Stations. However, trash and recycling will be collected as usual. To see a full list of closed services, visit the link. (Signals AZ)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Celebrate Black Voices Virtual Art Exhibit, Hosted By Phoenix Public Library (All Day)
• Leo Kottke And Dave King At Musical Instrument Museum (7:00 PM)
• Lo-Fi Wednesdays At The Lost Leaf (9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• If you're looking for a new home in Phoenix, check out our latest real estate roundup to see the local properties that have just been listed for sale. (Phoenix Patch)
• The City of Phoenix's Office of Arts and Culture is looking for a Deputy Director to join its team. This position helps with the day-to-day operations of the department, oversees long-term planning, and manages capital improvement programs. Check out the City's Facebook post to learn more! (Facebook)
• The Zuzu African Acrobats, a troop from Tanzania, will have three shows this weekend in Phoenix at the Madison Center for the Arts. Learn how to get tickets for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday performances. (Phoenix Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you around!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.