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🌱 Missing Teen, Toddler Found + New King Tut Exhibition
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Hey, friends. It's me, Dominique-Noelle Rafael, your host of the Phoenix Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community today. Let's have at it.
First, today's weather:
Mostly cloudy and very warm. High: 109 Low: 87.
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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:
- The search for two missing children has been called off. According to police, the two children were found safe and sound. The thirteen-year-old and three-year-old were reported missing on Thursday evening and were thankfully located on Friday morning. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
- Two children were killed and their mother was injured in a vehicle accident Friday morning. According to authorities, a street sweeper fell off the loop 101 overpass onto the I-10 freeway. The two children died from their injuries; the mother is in critical condition at the hospital as of Friday evening. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
- Time to walk like an Egyptian? A new, immersive King Tut exhibition is coming to Scottsdale — less than a half-hour drive from Phoenix — this September. The exhibit will tell the story of the Amduat, the oldest known illustrated story. The exhibit will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut's tomb in November 1922. Tickets start at $29.99 and can be purchased at the link in the article. (KTAR.com)
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Today in Phoenix:
- Puppies And Pancakes at 1928 E Highland Ave (7:00 AM)
- June Night Camp at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (6:00 PM)
- Drive-In Concert: New Philosophy at Uptown Plaza (6:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Phoenix Police Department shared a video of the rain coming down. Pay extra attention and stay safe while driving in wet weather. (Phoenix Police Department via Facebook)
- Looking for fun? Phoenix Public Library has a great summer lineup for you! Free programs for people of all ages are ready for you to explore here. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)
- Need something to do while you're staying indoors? The City of Phoenix shared its pedestrian safety activity book, which teaches kids all about how to stay safe on streets and sidewalks. Download the book online. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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!
