🌱 Monetary Incentive For Lifeguards + Jill Biden Visits Phoenix

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cool. High: 69 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. Phoenix police surprised a group of local kids with a gift donated sports equipment so they would have something to play with. Witnesses had called the police because they saw children throwing rocks. When the police arrived, they realized the children were throwing rocks because they had nothing else to play with, and found that the children hadn't caused any damage. The donated sports equipment came from Angels on Patrol, a group founded by police that supports the community. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
2. First Lady Jill Biden will be visiting Phoenix and Tuscan this afternoon at 12:30 p.m. She will be traveling to promote some of the President's policies that he addressed in the State of the Union speech. If you're traveling near the Phoenix Sky Harbor and the Intel campus in Chandler, be aware that there may be traffic restrictions. (Arizona's Family)
3. To attract lifeguards this summer, the city of Phoenix will be offering up to $2,500 in incentives. Lifeguards who sign a contract for the summer will receive a $500 bonus and then an additional $2,000 at the end of the season. Applicants must be at least 15 years old. (KTAR.com)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Baby Time At Tolleson Public Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Phoenix Police Department asks for community help as homicide investigators try to locate Christopher Track, wanted for the murder of 16-year-old Prince Nedd on Tuesday. (Facebook)
• The Phoenix Fire Department congratulates recruit class 21-4! After 16 demanding weeks in the fire academy, the Phoenix Fire Department is proud to announce the successful graduation of 51 firefighter recruits. (Facebook)
• Today's history lesson from the City of Phoenix: Back in the 1960s, many Phoenix streets were still two-lane thoroughfares. As the city grew and traffic increased, it became necessary to widen them. Check out the City's video with a few views of 16th Street before it was expanded. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! 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.