🌱 Monsoon Season Report + Increase In New Home Contract Cancellations

Hello, everybody. Dominique-Noelle Rafael here with your Tuesday edition of the Phoenix Daily, full of all the community news you need to know right now. Here's the lowdown...

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 105 Low: 86.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. Phoenix's monsoon season activity is currently higher than usual. Maricopa County usually sees about 0.94 inches in July but the county experienced more than an inch last weekend. The Phoenix Sky Harbor is used as a significant data point for the rainfall measurement. It is reportedly difficult to draw a conclusion about this year's monsoon season because it is still too early. (The Arizona Republic)
2. Phoenix's Golden Rule Tattoo parlor participated in a national flash tattoo event on Sunday. The event titled "My Body, My Choice" raised funds to support reproductive rights. The funds were given to local charities. At least 60 individuals participated in the tattooing event. (The Arizona Republic)
3. Local Phoenix builders report new home contract cancellations are on the rise. The spike in cancellations is due to the housing market adjusting to a decrease in demand and an increase in supply. The cancellation rate is reportedly at 35 percent, accordingly to data provided by Zonda. (Daily Independent)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Back-to-School Donation Drive to Support Foster Youth in Arizona At Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation (9:00 AM)
• RSD Governing Board Meeting At Roosevelt Elementary School District #66 (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Phoenix Planning & Development Department reminds the community that a permit may be needed for bathroom remodeling. Click to learn more. (Phoenix Planning & Development Department via Facebook)
• The Phoenix Police Department is currently recruiting. The starting salary is $68,661. Click to learn more. (City of Phoenix)
• The City of Phoenix reports that the community's Greenhouse gas emissions decreased last year. Click to view the full inventory report. (City of Phoenix)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all 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!