🌱 County Animal Shelter At Full Capacity + Federal Transit Grant

Hi all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 100 Low: 84.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control shelter is reportedly at full capacity. The shelter is asking the community to assist in emptying the kennels. If you are not prepared to adopt, the shelter is asking you to consider fostering. The increased capacity is causing unnecessary stress for shelter occupants. (12news.com KPNX)
2. The City of Phoenix has been awarded $25 million in federal transportation grants. The funds will be used to construct a bike and pedestrian bridge across the Salt River. The bridge will reportedly connect downtown Phoenix with the south side of the city. Residents will have greater access to city resources after the bridge is constructed. (KJZZ)
3. The Phoenix Police Department reports that a bicyclist was already lying on the road before getting struck by a vehicle on Wednesday night. The incident occurred at the intersection of 39th Avenue and Camelback Road around 9:45 p.m. The bicyclist died at a local hospital. The department is investigating why the cyclist was lying on the road in the first place. (Arizona's Family)

Today in Phoenix:

• Nonprofit Policy Council At Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits (9:00 AM)
• On Your Feet At Phoenix Theatre (7:30 PM)
• Nick Mullen At Rick Bronson's House of Comedy (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Here's a list of the latest Phoenix properties to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Phoenix Patch)
• The Phoenix Fire Department is attempting to reduce drowning incidents to zero. To accomplish this task, residents must designate water watchers, erect barriers around bodies of water, and sign up for swim lessons. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)
• The City of Phoenix Public Works Department is reminding the community to stay clear of recycling and trash trucks. If you have collection day questions, click here. (City of Phoenix Public Works Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— 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.