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🌱 Shift To Electric School Buses + Teen And Woman Die In Car Crash
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Phoenix.
Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's everything worth knowing today in Phoenix.
First, today's weather:
Plenty of sun. High: 93 Low: 69.
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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:
- Phoenix school districts are working to shift their bus fleets to electric. According to supporters, the improved air quality related to electric buses can benefit children with asthma. Districts are seeking state and national grant money to fund the shift. (Cronkite News)
- A teen and woman died in a Phoenix vehicle collision yesterday. The vehicle crashed into a block wall near Seventh Street and Bethany Home Road. Police are still investigating the collision. (The Arizona Republic)
- Arizona Humane Society is offering a summer camp for exceptional teens. The program is designed for teens with orthopedic, sensory, mobility, or neurodivergent impairments. Learn more and register here. (Arizona Humane Society)
Today in and around Phoenix:
- Free Family Mini Photo Sessions at Heritage Square Park (9:00 AM)
- Old-Time Music Jam at Foothills Branch Library (11:00 AM)
- Adrenaline Night Runs at McDowell Mountain Regional Park (7:00 PM)
- Vijay Iyer Trio at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (8:00 PM)
- Dive-In Movie at Eldorado Aquatic and Fitness Center (8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- A Phoenix Police Department K-9 is celebrating his retirement. Kevin, the German Shorthaired Pointer served for 6 years with the police department. (Facebook)
- City of Phoenix, AZ USA invites you to see an amazing view of South Mountain. Silent Sunday is an event where Summit Road is closed to vehicles and open for walking, cycling, and jogging up the mountain. Check out the Facebook post to learn more. (Facebook)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!
— 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!
