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🌱 Reno In Top 25 Most Polluted Cities + Fatal Panther Valley Fire
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Up and at 'em, Reno! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday, April 22 off on an informed note. Here's everything going on today in town.
First, today's weather:
A little afternoon rain; cold. High: 52 Low: 33.
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Here are the top 3 stories in Reno today:
- Recent reports have shown that Reno is in the top 25 most polluted cities list in terms of ozone and short-term particle pollution. The American Lung Association named Reno the 21st most polluted city in terms of ozone pollution and 12th worst for short-term particle pollution. Additional facts and statistics were released last Thursday in their 2022 "State of the Air" report. (KOLO)
- A fire that broke out in Panther Valley yesterday claimed the life of one person and one dog, according to the Reno Fire Department. Around 2 p.m., a fire was reported at the Ranger Road Mobile Home Park and two mobile homes were reportedly destroyed. Firefighters struggled to batlte the blaze due to strong winds in the Valley. (KOLO)
- Looking for a new home in Reno? Check out some local homes for sale right here in the city, including a 2-bed, 1.5-bath unit on Nutmeg Street for $219,000 and a 2-bed, 2-bath home on Stewart Street for $725,000. Get all the details on these newly-available properties on Patch. (Reno Patch)
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Today in Reno:
- Ronald McDonald Care Mobile - WIC Services at Wells Ave. Health Center (8:00 AM)
From my notebook:
- The SPCA of Northern Nevada celebrated Ice Cream's adoption yesterday! Ice Cream left the sweetest note to show their gratitude. Check it out on Facebook! (Facebook)
- The University of Nevada, Reno is ready for Earth Day today. It has partnered with the Nevada Sun and UNR's Facility Services to plant a variety of annual flowers. (Instagram)
- If you are looking for the perfect tea party experience, look no further than Reno's Victorian Fancies and Tea Society. The business was created by Peggy Tavener, also known as Lady Margaret. She has always loved tea parties and wants to share the experience with others! (KOLO)
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— 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!