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🌱 Man Shot To Death + Gas Sold At A Loss + Trash Pickup Route Changes

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Hey, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Phoenix Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Hot. High: 113 Low: 86.

Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

  1. One man is dead after a shooting on Wednesday morning. According to police, Devion Oliver, 33, was found near 22nd Avenue and Heatherbrae Drive at 7:30 a.m. The man was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries. Police were unable to find the shooter after he fled on foot. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward. (Phoenix Patch)
  2. A local gas station owner is selling gas at a loss to help his customers. Jaswiendre Singh owns the station at the corner of Osborn Road and 20th Street, and is charging only $5.19 per gallon of regular unleaded, while his supplier sells to him at $5.66 per gallon. Singh says that he feels it is important to give a break to his community because "people don't have the money right now." (Arizona's Family)
  3. Phoenix trash routes will be changing because of rapid growth in the city. This is the first change in trash collection routes since 2009. The changes will begin on Oct. 3 and will affect about 80 percent of customers. According to officials, a mass mailing will be sent to all customers experiencing trash route changes on Sep. 5. City officials say to keep an eye out for more information around that date, but that courtesy pickups will be offered during the week of Oct. 3 for those adjusting to the changes. (12news.com KPNX)

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Today in Phoenix:

  • Groundbreaking at Clark Park (8:30 AM)
  • Puff Pup Pride at GreenPharms Dispensary in Mesa (9:00 AM)
  • Code Club at Tolleson Public Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Just breathe. City of Phoenix, AZ USA wants you to get registered for free virtual morning yoga. On the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., you can get your dose of energizing stretches if you register here today. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
  • Meet the artist! City of Phoenix Water Services Department is hosting a presentation on the mural being painted along Maryland Avenue and 20th Street near Granada Park. The event will be on Jun. 22 at 6:00 p.m. and can be viewed online. (City of Phoenix Water Services Department via Facebook)
  • Looking to work? Phoenix Public Library is hosting the Employer Spotlight series on Tuesdays between noon and 2:00 p.m. Swing by Harmon Library to meet a potential employer. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow morning 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!

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