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🌱 Patch AM: What’s next for the towering Willow Road project on Palo Alto’s doorstep?

Spotted on the Palo Alto calendar: Classical Sunday: In the Style Of — Fiona Cunninghame-Murray, Violin & Aleks Shameti, Piano

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Hello Palo Alto! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's next for the towering Willow Road project on Palo Alto's doorstep?

Also on today's calendar: Classical Sunday: In the Style Of — Fiona Cunninghame-Murray, Violin & Aleks Shameti, Piano and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Hot, with a high of 95 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 96, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 98 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Menlo Park rejects state accusations, says it followed law in handling of Willow Road high-rise project (paloaltoonline.com) — A major high-rise proposal on Willow Road, right on the Palo Alto–Menlo Park border, has sparked a sharp legal clash between Menlo Park and the state Attorney General over housing laws and project eligibility. City officials argue the 39‑story mixed-use plan is too commercial and too luxury-focused to qualify for streamlined approval, while the developer and state threaten lawsuits and fines as a potential new buyer quietly emerges.
   

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Ok Palo Alto! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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