9/11 Tribute Events + Broadway Returns To Tempe With 'Hamilton'

Happy Thursday, people of Phoenix! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day and hot for this time of year. Stay hydrated, friends! High: 109, low: 86.

Here are the top stories today in Phoenix:

1. If you're looking for a place to remember the lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the 20th anniversary, check out this map of tributes and events planned for this weekend in the Phoenix area. (KTAR.com)
2. The Dinersaur bakery, a new venture in Phoenix, is set to open this weekend. Along with a punny name, the bakery is set to feature pastries like custard churrovers, banana bread, key lime pies and cookies. (The Arizona Republic)
3. Broadway is back in Tempe this month, with the return of the popular show "Hamilton." After more than a year off due to the pandemic, Broadway shows are restarting, including the traveling shows at ASU’s Gammage Auditorium. (12news.com KPNX)
4. People experiencing homelessness can expect enhanced and expanded services in the future at The Human Services Campus, thanks to a $200,000 donation from Thunderbird Charities. Those services include reuniting people in need with family or friends who can provide help outside of the homeless service system. (Your Valley)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Sphinx Date Co. Celebrates 70-Year Anniversary. (9 a.m.)
• Family Time - Foothills Branch Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• Supervisor Coaching Labs: Sharpen Your Supervision. (1 p.m.)
• An Uneven Landscape: Inequities in Transportation, Community Planning and Land Management. (2 p.m.)
• ISRAEL: A Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth: Documentary Book Discussion. (3 p.m.)

Phoenix Patch Notebook

• Arizona Humane Society: "Woof! Woof! Raise the Woof! We're celebrating a big win for our shelter pets! Pets found loving homes during our adoption special last week." (Facebook)
• City of Phoenix, AZ USA: "Over 60 percent of electric vehicle drivers (and those considering) said the environment was the most important part of their decision to #GoElectric. What better way to show some love to our planet." (Facebook)
• Phoenix Convention Center: "Volunteers needed! This Saturday, at the Phoenix Convention Center, the third annual Arizona Meal Pack for @911day team are packing 200,000 meals in tribute to the 9/11 victims, first responders, and military." (Facebook)
• Phoenix Sister Cities: "l'shanah tovah, or Happy New Year to sister city Ramat-Gan! Rosh Hashanah marks the start of the Jewish New Year and is a joyous holiday celebrated round the world with hope for a happier and enriching New Year. It is also a time to reflect and think about what you want to do differently and achieve in the upcoming year." (Facebook)

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