🌱 22 Phoenix Nonprofits Awarded Grants + Diamond Grinding On Freeways

Hello, neighbors! It's Thursday in Phoenix and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Hot. High: 113 Low: 90.

Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. OneAZ Credit Union has granted $110,000 to 22 Phoenix-based nonprofit organizations through its Community Impact Grant program. Each organization will receive $5,000 to support initiatives aligned with OneAZ's Five Pillars, including children's health, food banks, financial education, veterans' interests, and local youth programs. The program's success is attributed to OneAZ members' debit card usage, with every purchase made contributing one cent to the foundation's funding. Click the link to view the list of recipients. (Arizona Big Media)
2. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is implementing a specialized concrete smoothing process called diamond grinding to replace worn-out rubberized asphalt on various Valley freeways. This method creates a lighter and smoother surface, reducing tire noise and significantly extending the lifespan of the treated sections to over 30 years. With over 50 miles already treated, ADOT intends to continue this process, targeting Loop 101 in the northwest Valley by 2025. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
3. In nearby Scottsdale, a homeowner had an unusual encounter with two bobcats that were occupying his bathroom. After hearing strange noises coming from the attic and thinking it might be a small animal, the homeowners were surprised to find a baby bobcat instead, which they successfully trapped and brought to the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. However, their astonishment continued when they returned home to find the mother bobcat sitting on their open toilet. With quick thinking, Kim Carr from the conservation center managed to safely capture the bobcat and reunite it with its kitten, ensuring a happy ending for all. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

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Today in Phoenix:

Thursday, July 13

• Desert Ridge Luau Finale At 21001 N Tatum Blvd (5:30 PM)
• Vino And Vibes Featuring Live Acoustic Music By Casey Ryan At Trevor's Liquor (7:00 PM)
• Instant Rush (A Daft Punk Tribute Night) At The Rebel Lounge (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Monday, the Phoenix Police Department uncovered 42,000 fentanyl pills, 15 guns (including one that was stolen), $16,000 in cash, and one pound of methamphetamine after serving a warrant on a storage unit. Officers had previously observed drug activity while conducting surveillance on a suspect, and two adults were booked on multiple charges. (Phoenix Police Department via Facebook)
• The Phoenix Fire Department is currently accepting applications for aspiring firefighters. Apply here for the opportunity to join the team! (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)
• Arizona Humane Society is reducing adoption fees in celebration of PetSmart's National Adoption Week. Now through Jul. 16, all of the pets at the AHS PetSmart Scottsdale location (near Miller and Camelback) have $50 adoption fees. Click the link to view photos of some of the adoptable pets. (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.