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🌱 Phoenix To Be Testing Location For Uber Feature + Veterans Day Deal

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Good morning, everybody! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Daily. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 80 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

  1. The Phoenix Police Department reports that two minors were detained after an armed robbery on Sunday. The incident occurred in the area of 33rd and Glenrosa Avenue. One of the officers shot at one of the suspects while they were fleeing; no injuries were reported. The incident is being investigated by the department's detectives. (The Arizona Republic)
  2. Phoenix will be a testing location for a new Uber feature. The testing will be for a new in-app safety feature that allows both drivers and riders to record audio during a ride. There are six cities testing out the new feature. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
  3. Several Phoenix businesses are offering veterans and active-duty military special discounts to honor Veterans Day. Restaurants such as Myke's Pizza, Original Breakfast House, and more will be offering discounts, events, or donating proceeds in honor of the Nov. 11 holiday. Click for a list of discounts and deals. (Fabulous Arizona)

Today in Phoenix:

  • Belgard Simplicity Tour At Superlite Block (11:00 AM)
  • Moon Meditation Workshop At The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Phoenix area that are searching for forever homes. Click to view the complete list. (Phoenix Patch)
  • Frontier Airlines is now offering nonstop flights from Portland to Phoenix. The new offering will provide fares as low as $69 for the next few days as a promotion. There will be three direct flights available each week beginning on Feb. 19, 2023. (KOIN)
  • If you're searching for a new job or considering a career change, browse this list of Phoenix area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Phoenix Patch)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.

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