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🌱 Man Sentenced To Six Years + Nonprofit Awarded $500,000 Grant
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Welcome back, Phoenix! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.I'll get right to it.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and hot. High: 109 Low: 84.
Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:
- This week, a Phoenix man was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for lying on a form while trying to buy a gun. 48-year-old Bobby Lee Seely Jr. was sentenced on Tuesday after pleading guilty in the case. According to reports, Seely lied about his prohibited status which blocks him from possessing a gun or even ammunition. (KTAR.com)
- Local nonprofit one·n·ten was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. According to a release, the nonprofit stated that the grant will help support the LGBTQ+ youth by funding their online digital programs, in-person satellite sites, and Camp OUTdoors. one·n·ten CEO Nate Rhoton is grateful for the foundation's help because its "charitable leadership continues to inspire others to support our organization and allows us to expand our programming to reach even more vulnerable youth in our community." (Daily Independent)
- Are you looking to find a new home in the Phoenix area? Patch and Redfin have got you covered. They have two fresh new homes on the market to share with you! There is a beautiful 1,447-square-foot unit with two beds and one and a half baths that you have to check out. For full details, please read the full article. (Phoenix Patch)
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Today in Phoenix:
- GayC/DC At The Rebel Lounge (8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Phoenix Public Library wants to help you find work! If you are interested, make sure to drop by the Employer Spotlight Series at Harmon Library on Tuesdays between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.! (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)
- The Arizona Humane Society has a friendly reminder for all hikers: pack extra water and to leave their pet dogs at home due to the heat! Stay safe out there. (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)
- The Phoenix Fire Department needs your help to achieve #DrowningZero. Click here to learn more about water safety and swim lessons. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)
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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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!
