🌱 Orso Is Back In Business + APD Investigating Suspicious Deaths

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 45 Low: 29.

Here are the top 3 stories in Anchorage today:

1. Against all odds, a downtown Anchorage restaurant is returning to life! After two years of the pandemic, Orso almost shut down for good. However, longtime management employee Robert McCormick bought owner Chris Anderson’s shares to keep the dream alive. Putting a restaurant back together isn’t easy, but this crew certainly believes it's worth it! Read more about Orso's story at the link. (Anchorage Daily News)
2. The Anchorage Police Department is currently investigating the deaths of two victims that were deemed suspicious. The bodies were located last Friday in the early afternoon. According to reports, day shift officers arrived at the scene after receiving a request for a welfare check at a residence on Resurrection Drive. When they arrived, they found two deceased people; their remains were handed over to the State Medical Examiner's office, where officials will work to determine the cause of death. (Alaska Native News)
3. Are you craving some good American food? Restaurant Review has compiled a list of the top five most popular American restaurants in the Anchorage area based on the app's customer reviews. For steak, Sullivan’s is the way to go! For a full list of recommendations, click the link. (NewsBreak)

Today in Anchorage:

• Snap Outreach at Z.J. Loussac Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Alaska Airlines is celebrating Earth Month by treating guests to an #AlaskaDelightFlight. The lucky passengers receive a future flight on the house! (Instagram)
• The Anchorage Police Department wants to make everyone aware of their non-emergency hotline, 311. The department would also like to thank their dispatchers for all the hard work. (Facebook)
• The Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends need everyone's help in finding a foster home for this adorable trio! If you are interested, please visit the shelter's website for foster forms. (Facebook)

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