🌱 Sky Harbor To See Record Numbers + Donation For Victim's Center

Hello all! I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Phoenix Patch newsletter, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

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An afternoon shower or two. High: 62 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. Sky Harbor International Airport expected to see a record 180,000 travelers in a single day on Monday, as visitors left the state after the Super Bowl and the WM Phoenix Open. Officials said the numbers will likely make for the busiest day the airport has ever seen. On an average day, the airport sees around 120,000 travelers. (Arizona's Family)
2. The Verizon Frontline Network donated $10,000 to the Phoenix Police Foundation during a tour of Verizon's efforts to prepare for the Super Bowl. The funds will go towards renovating the Central Phoenix Victim's Center in downtown Phoenix. Planned renovations include making the facility more welcoming and increasing privacy. (Daily Independent)
3. By 2025, Phoenix is set to become the new host of the country's largest annual semiconductor and microchips conference. While SEMICON West has previously taken place in California, it will be moving to the Phoenix Convention Center on October 2025, 2027, and 2029 with San Francisco taking the conference in 2026 and 2028. The conference brings semiconductor and microelectronic representatives from around the world. (KTAR.com)

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Today in and around Phoenix:

• Valentine's Day Specials At Octane Raceway in Scottsdale (11:00 AM)
• Cosmic Love In Studio Event At Painting With A Twist (4:00 PM)
• The Haunted Tavern: A Dark Pop-Up Cocktail Experience At The Dauz Wedding And Event Venue (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bring home a new furry family member! Check out this roundup of pets waiting for adoption in the Phoenix area and learn more about pets like Bella, Sharkie, Moby, Benjamin, and many more. (Phoenix Patch)
• Many companies are hiring! Here's a list of open positions in the Phoenix area, including multiple opportunities in customer service, sales, warehousing, and more. (Phoenix Patch)
• Take a hike! On Saturday, Feb. 18, join firefighters from the Phoenix Fire Department on a hike on the Holbert or Judity Tunnell trails and then listen to a park ranger. The event starts at 7:30 a.m. and runs through noon at the South Mountain Environmental Education Center. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)

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— 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.