🌱 Ancient Village Discovered At PHX Housing Project + APS Parade

Hello all. I'm Nicole Fallon-Peek, filling in for Miranda on this edition of the Phoenix Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sun through high clouds. High: 70 Low: 51.

Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. Ancient remains have been uncovered at the site of Phoenix's latest affordable housing project. City of Phoenix officials have confirmed recovering human remains and artifacts from "La Ciudad," an ancient O'odham village while working on the Harmony at the Park project. Marina Thomas, an indigenous activist from the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community, hopes to keep the area preserved — or, at least, to educate prospective tenants before they sign a lease. (Arizona's Family)
2. Tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 3) marks the 35th Annual APS Electric Light Parade! The "Light Up The Night"-themed parade kicks off at 7 p.m. at Central and Montebello Avenues. Visit phoenix.gov for a full list of parade closures and helpful tips for attendees. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
3. A Phoenix man is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend after threatening her family, as well as kidnapping a family friend to help him find her. On Nov. 11, 22-year-old Taliyah Kizzee was fatally shot near 27th and Glendale Avenues, according to a Phoenix Police Department press release. Kizzee's ex-boyfriend, 22-year-old Montel Alexander, has been named as a person of interest in the case; witnesses reportedly told police the couple had broken up because Alexander was "controlling and physically abusive." (KTAR.com)

Today in Phoenix:

• Crossroads Of The West Gun Show At Arizona State Fairgrounds (9:00 AM)
• Drew Lynch At Stand-Up Live (9:45 PM)
• Zona Nights With Teen Daze At Valley Bar (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Want to work for the Phoenix Fire Department? PFD is hosting an online recruitment information session on Dec. 7 for its next firefighter hiring round. Interested parties can learn more here. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)
• If you're looking for family-friendly holiday fun, mark your calendar for the second annual Winter Wanderland happening downtown next Saturday, Dec. 10! This full-day event features multiple participating Downtown Phoenix institutions, each of which will have holiday performances, activities, and sweet treats for the community to enjoy. (Phoenix Convention Center via Facebook)
• Calling all house hunters! These local properties have just hit the market, including a two-bed, two-bath home in the Sun City area for $272,500, and another in the Glendale area for $700,000. Get the details and specs in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Phoenix Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.