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🌱 Signs Stolen From Phoenix Property Owner + Italian Festival

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Hello, everybody! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Phoenix Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening in town.

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

  1. A Phoenix property owner who previously won a fight against the city to put up his own Super Bowl signs had his signs stolen. Bramley Paulin, who sued the city over its "clean zone," had his signs stolen from one of his properties within hours of putting them up — the theft was caught on camera. Video surveillance showed two men with a ladder climbing the property fence at around 4:30 p.m. and stealing the signs. You can view the video of the incident at the link. (12news.com KPNX)
  2. Do you have sports gear lying around that's going unused? The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley is hosting its second Chance Sports Gear Drive to support youth recreational sports programs. You can donate your sports gear, including volleyballs, bags, shinguards, gloves, basketballs, and more, now through Feb. 28 at any Earnhardt Auto Center location! Monetary donations are also welcome. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
  3. Next month, the Italian Association of Arizona will host its eighth annual Italian Festival. On Mar. 4 and 5, downtown Phoenix's Heritage Square will host the festival; then, on Mar. 11 and 12, the Sun Dial Recreation Center in Sun City will become "Little Italy." During the festival, attendees can expect opera singers, leather purse vendors, and plenty of delicious food options. Face painters and balloon makers will be in the Kid's Zone. (Pulling Corks and Forks)

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Today in Phoenix:

  • Fountain Hills Farmers Market At 16729 East Ave. Of The Fountains (10:00 AM)
  • Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Simple Machine Brewing Company (6:30 PM)
  • Radical Self Love – Embodiment At Sutra Studios (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Wondering when spring break is for Maricopa County schools? Click here to see the full list! (Subscription: The Arizona Republic)
  • Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band added a Phoenix show to their 2023 tour. The Boss will stop at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix on Nov. 30. Tickets will be available via Ticketmaster's Verified Fan system. (KTAR.com)
  • Are you in the market for a new home? Here are some of the most recent properties to hit the market in the Phoenix area. Click the link to view details and photos of each property. (Phoenix Patch)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.

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