Community Corner

🌱 Silver Alert For Missing Woman + Drive-By Shooting Investigation

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Phoenix.

Miranda Fraraccio's profile picture
Miranda Fraraccio, Patch Contributing WriterVerified Patch Staff Badge
|
(Patch Media)

Hi there, Phoenix. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here goes...

Now, today's weather:

A thunderstorm. High: 100 Low: 84.

📢 I'm looking for business owners and marketers in Phoenix who want to build awareness, connect with customers and increase sales.

I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our Phoenix Daily readers to local businesses they need to know about. If that's you, then I invite you to learn more and secure your spot now.

Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

  1. The Phoenix Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a missing Phoenix woman. Teresa Marie Jarboe, 48, was last seen near 11th Avenue and McDowell Road on Wednesday. She reportedly has a medical condition that can leave her confused. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the department. (KTAR.com)
  2. A drive-by shooting in southeast Phoenix has injured a teenage boy. The shooting occurred on Wednesday morning around 3:30 a.m. on South 45th Place. A dog was also hit during the shooting and did not survive. The Phoenix Police Department is currently investigating the incident. (Arizona's Family)
  3. A Phoenix resident has been compensated by the contractor he hired to install gates at his home. Mohan Deb was refunded $1,500 after fake contractor Escadon Candelario received significant backlash from a previous news story about the incident. Phoenix residents are reminded to never hire an unlicensed contractor. (Arizona's Family)

Today in Phoenix:

  • Summer Splash: Poolside Cocktail Disco At The Lylo Wim Club (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Do you know the best Metro Phoenix locations for a stellar sandwich? Click for a complete list of Phoenix lunch restaurants that have exceptional sandwiches on the menu. (Phoenix New Times)
  • The Phoenix Fire Department is currently hiring. Click to learn more about the recruiting process. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)
  • The Phoenix Water Services Department is hosting a hiring event on Aug. 26. Click to learn more about the event and open positions. (City of Phoenix)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

Events:

Gigs & services:

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Phoenix