🌱 Candidate Received Suspicious Package + Two Arrested In Man's Death

Hello, everybody! Miranda Fraraccio here with your fresh copy of the Phoenix Daily. Keep reading to find out all the community news you need to know right now.

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Mostly sunny. High: 81 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. Arizona candidate Kari Lake's campaign called Phoenix police and FBI to their headquarters, where a staffer opened a suspicious package containing white powder. There are no injuries in connection to the incident, according to police. Hazmat and bomb squad units also arrived, but officials have released no further details about the substance. (12news.com KPNX)
2. Police arrested two suspects concerning the death and dismemberment of an 80-year-old Phoenix man. Thomas Wallace, the victim's former roommate, is being held on a $1 million cash bond for suspicion of second-degree murder, concealing a dead body, theft of means of transportation, and trafficking in stolen property. Police are charging Romana Gonzalez with suspicion of fraud and theft. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
3. The pandemic greatly impacted bars and restaurants nationwide, but Downtown Phoenix has seen significant growth in restaurant openings, especially in the last few months. Even with inflation rising, 15 establishments are expected to open soon downtown. (AZ Big Media)

Today in Phoenix:

• Breathwork Workshop At The Churchill (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Phoenix area. Available properties range from an 1,232 sq. ft., three-bed, two-bath home for $406,990 to a $625,000 home with three beds, two baths, and 1,728 sq. ft. Get all the details at the link. (Phoenix Patch)
• Pei Pei, a three-legged dog, adopted from the Arizona Humane Society last year, now lives with her loving family socializing and showing her shining personality. We love a happy ending for a rescued pup! (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)
• The Pueblo Grande Museum added a passage entrance at 44th and Washington. The entrance stands 30 ft. tall and is made of Hohokam red on buff pottery. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! 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.