🌱 New Catholic Bishop In Phoenix + Primary Election Results

Hello, Phoenix. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

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First, today's weather:

A stray morning thundershower. High: 103 Low: 87.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix installed a new bishop during a mass on Tuesday. Bishop John P. Dolan is the diocese's fifth bishop. The Catholic Church continues to deal with sex abuse and cover-up scandals. Bishop Dolan has stressed his commitment to being open and transparent about the investigations. (Arizona's Family)
2. The Empire Group of Companies has purchased a plot of land near a microchip facility in north Phoenix. According to the developer, the land will be used to build hundreds of rental homes. The 40 acres were purchased for $14.37 million. The development is meant to address the area's growth. (KTAR.com)
3. Many Phoenix area office positions were determined during yesterday's Primary Election. The metro area had over 100 candidates running for mayoral and city council positions. Polls closed at 7:00 p.m. Click for the county's 2022 Primary Election Results. (The Arizona Republic)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Ghost Poetry Show At The Rebel Lounge (7:30 PM; doors open at 7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Here are the latest Phoenix properties to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Phoenix Patch)
• The City of Phoenix reminds the community that it is never a good idea to drive through a flooded roadway. Click to view the historic flood photo. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• The Phoenix Fire Department shares a video illustrating a day in the life of a firefighter. Click to learn more about the department's recruiting process. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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!