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🌱 How do Microsoft data centers really affect cities like El Mirage?

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  • How do Microsoft data centers really affect cities like El Mirage?

Also on today's calendar: Pond Tours hosted by the Greater Phoenix Pond Society and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 90, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Hazy sunshine and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Survey: Communities Report Largely Positive Experiences with Microsoft Data Centers (lowellsfirstlook.com) — El Mirage is highlighted as one of several U.S. communities already hosting Microsoft data centers, which a new survey finds are generally viewed positively by local leaders. While the main focus is a proposed data center in Michigan, the findings about noise, water use, and tax benefits offer El Mirage residents insight into how similar facilities are perceived elsewhere and what planning steps lead to better outcomes.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Sun City

  • APS settles with Arizona AG, make reforms after Sun City heath-related death (fox10phoenix.com)
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  • Arizona Politics (fox10phoenix.com)

Glendale

  • Enjoy free movie night on April 23 at The Glendale Drive-In (abc15.com)
  • Spec Industrial Project in Glendale Targets Advanced Manufacturing Demand (inbusinessphx.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in El Mirage

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in El Mirage

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.