🌱 Dead Man Found Near Phoenix Complex + New Affordable Housing

Good morning. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Phoenix Patch newsletter — here to impart all the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 104 Low: 76.

Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. In west Phoenix, a man was discovered deceased near a shopping complex at 75th Avenue and McDowell Road on Monday. Upon arrival shortly before 5:00 p.m., officers identified signs of trauma on the victim, who was later confirmed dead by the Phoenix Fire Department. The incident is currently under investigation by local detectives. (12news.com KPNX)
2. Phoenix City Council has approved $10 million in federal and Maricopa County funds for two new affordable housing projects. Half of this amount will transform a former Super 8 Motel at 8130 N. Black Canyon Highway into a supportive housing facility with features for disabled individuals. Councilwoman Betty Guardado emphasized the significance of this initiative, stating it addresses a pressing need for affordable housing in the community. (KTAR.com)
3. A lithium-ion battery in a semi-truck ignited at the Arizona Lithium facility in nearby Tempe on Monday evening. Firefighters from multiple departments, including Phoenix and Chandler, successfully contained the blaze to the truck, preventing further spread within the facility. No injuries were reported, and officials collaborated to ensure a safe resolution. (KTAR.com)

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Today in Phoenix:

Wednesday, September 6

• M Culinary Concepts Careers Open House At Warehouse215 (11:00 AM)
• Vino And Vibes Featuring Live Acoustic Music By Chis Garcia At Trevor's Liquor (6:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Simple Machine Brewing (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Attention music lovers! Here's a calendar with the must-see concerts coming to the Phoenix area soon. (KTAR.com)
• In nearby Tempe, a new Voodoo Doughnut location will be opening tomorrow, Sep. 7! The new location is opening near Apache Boulevard and Rural Road, close to the ASU campus. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
• The City of Phoenix's Neighborhood Services Department is seeking public input on a possible change to the Phoenix City Code to implement a Vacant Property Registry requirement. Register for an upcoming virtual community outreach meeting or attend in person. (City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department via Facebook)

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

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.