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☕ Police Officer Turned Caffeine dealer + Get Your Thrifting On 🛍️
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Happy Thursday everyone! Merichelle Norwood here to fill your inbox today with the top stories in the Valley of the Sun.
- ☕ Police officer turned caffeine dealer, the story of the founder of Zona Coffee Company.
- 🛍️ Get your thrifting on at these top 10 secondhand stores.
- 🎉 Party's over? Some party houses face neighborhood complaints.
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Here are the top stories in Phoenix today:
1) From bustin' bad guys to bustin' espresso, former Phoenix police officer trades in badge to start a coffee business. Leaving law enforcement behind, a former officer who was inspired by the people and places of Arizona, founded Zona Coffee Company.
2) Tired of thrifting at Goodwill and Savers? Check out this top 10 list of secondhand stores in metro Phoenix. Spoiler alert: Antique Sugar, Retro Ranch, and Rocket A Go-Go all made the list.
3) Homelessness is rampant in the "Zone" on Jefferson St. in downtown Phoenix, and nearby residents are suing the city. Residents demand the city to take action after years of "completely abdicating its responsibility." This lawsuit could mean displacement of the entire encampment.
4) Rental party houses are popping up in timing with the Super Bowl, and residents are not happy. One particular Airbnb called "Serenity Scottsdale" is causing neighborhood groups like, "Neighbors not Nightmares" to fight against this perceived growing problem in the Valley.
5) "Operation Gun Crime Crackdown" by Phoenix Police meets success a month following launch. More than 500 people were arrested and hundreds of guns seized. "This enforcement is not about taking guns away from law abiding citizens. It's about getting guns out of the hands of criminals and those who are not supposed to have them," police said.
Mark your calendar:
- Dave Koechner Stand-Up, August 18th (Details)
- POUND Concert, August 18th (Details)
- LGBTQ Virtual Film Discussion, August 18th (Details)
- LAGOS PHX Fashion Week 2022, August 20th (Details)
- What She Said Event, August 25th (Details)
- Sunset Yoga in the Courtyard, August 25th (Details)
From my notebook:
- "A look south on 56th Street from the early #1900s contrasted with a more recent view, courtesy @phoenix.past.present" (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
- "Along Roosevelt, creative brewers and an artistic neighborhood are a perfect marriage that creates a big draw." (Downtown Phoenix, AZ via Facebook)
- "Here are some easy #reusable swaps to #reduce your personal waste output! If each #Phoenix resident were to implement even one of these items, this would drastically reduce the amount of waste we produce!" (City of Phoenix Public Works Department via Facebook)
- "Check out the latest issue of the National Endowment for the Arts' magazine American Artscape: a look at equity and access in the arts for Native American communities. (City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture via Facebook)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.
— Merichelle Norwood
About me: Merichelle has chronicled her many Arizona adventures since 2016. She is the Founder of the local blog She Moves PHX. You're most likely to find her munching on tacos on a Tuesday, sipping brews at a local cafe, or eating unicorn cakes.
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