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Good morning to you Phoenix! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking ENT surgery? See what Phoenix's new residency will offer
  • How Phoenix Fire's new e-bikes could change your next hike
  • Can you help Phoenix police ID suspects in a $93K storage heist?

Also on today's calendar: America at a Crossroads: Preserving Faith, Family and Freedom and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 104 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 73.
  • Sunday: Thunderstorms and wind, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Residency (arizona.edu) — A new Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery residency based at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix is moving toward accreditation, promising five years of intensive training across major Phoenix hospitals and clinics. Prospective residents will rotate through central Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, and the Phoenix VA, gaining broad surgical and research experience while living and working in the city's growing biomedical hub.
   

2. Phoenix fire department uses e-bikes to cut mountain rescue times (fox10phoenix.com) — Phoenix Fire crews are rolling out e-bikes at north and south city stations to reach injured or overheated hikers on South Mountain and other trails much faster. Officials say the bikes could cut some three-mile approaches in half, allowing medics to start cooling, IVs, and decide on helicopter rescues sooner during our still-hot October days.
   

3. Two suspects sought after $93K worth of high-end items, MLB gear stolen from Phoenix storage unit (ktar.com) — Phoenix police are asking residents to help identify two men accused of stealing about $93,000 in MLB gear, electronics, and high-end fashion items from a storage unit near 24th Street and Campbell Avenue. Silent Witness has released surveillance images, and anonymous tips that lead to an arrest could earn a cash reward for anyone who recognizes the suspects.
   

4. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport tests driverless shuttles (azfamily.com) — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is testing fully driverless shuttles in the east economy parking lot, giving Phoenix travelers weekday rides to the Sky Train without a steering wheel in sight. With an attendant on board for safety, city leaders say the pilot builds on Phoenix's broader investments in automated taxis and transit, aiming to shorten travel hassles while keeping safety the top priority.
   

5. Louisiana Voice October fundraiser suspended in favor of more worthy efforts being carried out in Phoenix, Arizona (louisianavoice.com) — A Louisiana blogger is urging readers to redirect his site's October fundraiser to support AZ HUGS, a small nonprofit run by 26‑year‑old poet Austin Davis that houses and feeds homeless people around Phoenix. He praises Davis' hands‑on work with local families, children, and individuals in crisis, and asks potential donors to help expand those efforts across the Phoenix area.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Trulieve Partners with Check for a Lump for Breast Cancer Awareness Month —Alison Walsh Read on Patch
  • AutoNation Donates $100,000 to Phoenix Children's at Family Fun Day Event —Carlos Goycochea Read on Patch
  • The Sign Effect: New Survey Reveals 84% of Consumers Say Signage Directly Influences Their Purchase Decisions —Britt Bradford Read on Patch
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    This place offers 2 free vouchers per household . I filled out an application and literally got in mail maybe a week later ! Important to note not… (Nextdoor Catalina Maryvale)
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    Hey Phoenix professional cleaners! We've got a move-out clean scheduled for a 3 Bed / 3 Bath home in Goodyear, and we're looking for a reliable team… (Nextdoor Copper Square)
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Ok Phoenix! 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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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