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Morning Phoenix! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Phoenix Children's new division chiefs mean for local families' care.
  • How long Phoenix's triple-digit October heat will actually stick around
  • How a medical emergency turned deadly near 23rd Avenue Sunday night

Also on today's calendar: America at a Crossroads: Preserving Faith, Family and Freedom and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 102 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Hot with sizzling sunshine, temps: high: 103, low: 77.
  • Thursday: Sizzling sunshine and hot, with a high of 103 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Phoenix Children's Names Sandra Buttram, Kevin Hummel, Karen Papez and Ray Stanford Division Chiefs (citybiz.co) — Families in Phoenix relying on Phoenix Children's should know the hospital has promoted four longtime physicians to lead critical care, cardiovascular intensive care, nephrology, and rehabilitation as it expands services statewide. These leaders will oversee Arizona's only dedicated pediatric dialysis, kidney transplant, and pediatric rehab facilities, aiming to increase access and maintain consistent, high-level care across the growing network.
   

2. October in Phoenix is off to a hot start, but it won't last long (fresnobee.com) — Phoenix is starting October with another stretch of near-100-degree heat, with triple-digit highs expected Tuesday through Thursday before a possible cooldown and slight rain chances this weekend. Forecasters say winds will ease, overnight lows will stay unusually warm, and temperatures should finally drop below 100 as high pressure weakens over the Valley.
   

3. Pedestrian killed in Phoenix after driver has apparent medical emergency (ktar.com) — A 47-year-old man died after being hit by a car Sunday evening near 23rd Avenue and Williams Drive in Phoenix, when the northbound driver apparently suffered a medical emergency and veered onto the sidewalk. Both the pedestrian and driver were taken to the hospital, and police say impairment is not suspected as Vehicular Crimes detectives continue investigating.
   

4. Linda (Luken) Lee, 75, formerly of Brunsville (nwestiowa.com) — Phoenix readers are informed of the passing of Linda (Luken) Lee, 75, a Phoenix resident remembered for her adventurous spirit, love of sports, and deep devotion to family and faith. Surrounded by loved ones at home, she leaves behind her husband Steve, daughter Angela of Phoenix, and extended family and friends across several states.
   

5. NAMI Walks Valley of the Sun returns October 10 to raise mental health awareness across Arizona (abc15.com) — Phoenix will host the 22nd annual NAMIWalks Valley of the Sun on Saturday, October 10, bringing together thousands to raise mental health awareness and funds for services across Arizona. Residents can walk, volunteer, or donate, with proceeds supporting education, advocacy, and free support programs that help individuals and families statewide, including those in Phoenix.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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