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

In today's newsletter:

  • How Tempe's new dementia‑friendly park could support your aging neighbors
  • Notice a damaged gray Mazda 3 in Tempe? Police want to know
  • How fast was this Tempe driver going before troopers stepped in?

Also on today's calendar: The18th Annual Gospel Explosion Out of Africa Prophetic Conference and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 104 and low of 85 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 101, low: 80.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 101 and low of 82 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tempe developing dementia-friendly park (roselawgroupreporter.com) — Tempe is planning a first‑in‑the‑nation dementia‑ and age‑friendly park inside Kiwanis Park, designed as a safe, calming space for older residents and their caregivers. Features will include wide walking paths, supportive benches, a gathering ramada, sensory landscaping, fencing, and nearby restrooms and parking. Local dementia expert and resident Jan Dougherty says the project reflects Tempe's broader effort to support aging neighbors at home and in the community.
   

2. East Valley PD seeks help in finding vehicle that struck teen girl (yourvalley.net) — Tempe police are asking for your help finding a dark gray 2014–2016 Mazda 3 that struck a 16‑year‑old girl in a crosswalk at Baseline Road and Calle Los Cerros Drive on Sept. 4. The car should have major damage to the front driver's side and missing bumper pieces, and tips can be shared by phone, text, or the city's online portal.
   

3. Driver admits to 100+ mph 'tire test' on Tempe freeway, troopers say (azfamily.com) — A driver was arrested after allegedly speeding at 114 mph on Loop 202 near Priest Drive in Tempe, telling troopers he was just testing his new tires. The Valley man now faces criminal speeding charges for going nearly double the posted limit, a reminder that DPS is aggressively enforcing safety on local freeways.
   

4. Scottsdale ranked as one of the nation's top places to retire (ktar.com) — Tempe ranks 17th nationally in WalletHub's new list of best cities to retire, performing especially well in quality of life, activities, and health care compared with other Arizona communities. While Scottsdale leads the state overall, Tempe tops Arizona cities in health care and scores strongly enough to be a serious contender for retirees weighing local options.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey everyone, I'm an ASU math student offering free in-person math tutoring for 1-2 high school students who are struggling in algebra/precalc/calculus.
    Looking to meet once a week in a public place like a library with parent involvement of course. No charge, I have a few hours to burn each week, and… (Nextdoor Cole Park)
  • Senior male chihuahua.
    My bf found him at 2:20am. Super sweet and has a small limp. It's about 90° and he is panting like crazy. Please, if this is your dog, contact me… (Nextdoor Southern Ave Apartments)
  • Casa de las Campanas posted a job opening for Janitor (IL) Full Time Sunday-Thursday in Tempe. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.

Ok Tempe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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