🌱 Avondale Freeway Shooting + Starbucks' Red Cup Day Picketing

Hey, friends. It's Monday in Phoenix and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Hope you all have a great day.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sun. High: 73 Low: 49.

Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. A Phoenix man has been arrested for shooting at vehicles on an Avondale freeway. Raymond Pipkin, 29 years old, faces various charges including first-degree murder. According to the Avondale Police Department, one victim was killed during the incident and five others were injured. (Arizona's Family)
2. The Phoenix Art Museum is featuring an exhibit by Japanese artist Mr. The exhibit features paintings and sculptures which explore Japanese society. The exhibit will be appreciated by manga and anime enthusiasts. It will be showcased through mid-March. (KJZZ)
3. Employees from at least two metro Phoenix Starbucks stores picketed on Starbucks's Red Cup Day. The day is when red Starbucks cups are first distributed for the holiday season. It is considered a flagship sales event for Starbucks. The employees protested working conditions. (Phoenix New Times)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Tree Lighting At The Shops At Norterra (6:30 PM)
• Stardust | Quantum Jump Meditation At Sutra Studios (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Phoenix area to hit the market. Click the link to view the full list of properties which includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Phoenix Patch)
• The City of Phoenix shares a photo of students working on physical education at the Adams School in the early 1900s. Click the link to view the historic photo. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• The City of Phoenix is reminding Thanksgiving travelers to confirm flight status BEFORE arriving at Sky Harbor. Give yourself at least two hours for domestic flights and three hours for international flights. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.