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COVID Cancels Some Fall Events + Suit Seeks $300K From Scottsdale

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Rise and shine, Phoenix! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather: Possible light rain in the morning. High: 92, low: 80.

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  1. The Biden administration's approval of the biggest SNAP boost in the history of the program will provide relief to the hundreds of thousands of food-insecure people in Maricopa County. The benefit increases are set to begin in October. (Phoenix Patch)
  2. A woman who says she was arrested and charged for DUI and hit-and-run even though there was video proof that she was not the perpetrator is seeking $300,000 in a wrongful arrest lawsuit against Scottsdale police. (KTAR.com)
  3. Data from June that was released Tuesday show that Phoenix is the first in the nation for year-over-year home price increases, at 29.3 percent. The jump for June across the nation was a much lower 18.5 percent. (AZ Big Media)
  4. Ari Levin, executive director for The Madison Center for the Arts, which recently opened in Phoenix, is working to bring live performances back to the city after the pandemic shut them down. The new venue features at 904-seat auditorium and is just starting out its first season. (Jewish News of Greater Phoenix)
  5. Several Phoenix-area fall events have been canceled due to concerns about rising cases of COVID-19. Some of the canceled events include Tempe Oktoberfest and Arizona Taco Festival. (ABC15 Arizona)

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  • Free English Classes - Ignacio Conchos Elementary School. (10 a.m.)
  • Gentle Reads Book Discussion Group - In Person or Via Zoom. (11 a.m.)
  • Libertas Real Estate Celebrates New Branch with Grand Opening Celebration. (4 p.m.)

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  • Phoenix Police Department: "Overdose calls are something our officers are all too familiar with, and we want to work together to put a stop to it. On #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay, let's start the difficult conversation that may just save someone’s life. Share this post, talk to someone who might be at risk, and offer resources that can help." (Facebook)
  • Water - Use It Wisely: "Yes, we live in a desert, but it’s important we remember that Arizona is home to very beautiful waterways! Let’s do our part to save water and take care of our state. What are your favorite Arizona waterways to enjoy?" (Facebook)

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