🌱 Indian School Road And 5th Fatal Stabbing + New Megabar Set To Open

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Showers; becoming windier. High: 67 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. On Sunday, Mar. 19, police responded to reports around midnight of a fatal stabbing near Indian School Road and 5th Avenue in Phoenix. After police arrived on the scene, they found an unidentified man lying on the ground with several stab wounds and sent him to a hospital nearby where he later succumbed to his injuries. There have been no suspects identified in the case yet. (Arizona's Family)
2. Maricopa County officially approved funding for a temporary emergency shelter service for the homeless population nearby in Surprise and surrounding areas. The funds are designed to add more flexible shelters and offer support services to help with a variety of issues involving those experiencing homelessness. The agreement runs through Jun. 10 and will allocate $55,000 in new funds to the county. (KTAR.com)
3. Pour Decisions Patio and Kitchen, a new megabar in the heart of nearby Old Town Scottsdale will officially celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, Mar. 22. The event will commence at 6:30 p.m. and include a welcome drink, complimentary passed bar bites, giveaways, and live music by Rock Lobster. The 10,000-square-foot restaurant features two buildings that are connected by an outdoor patio with an expansive rooftop and amazing views of Camelback Mountain. (Phoenix New Times)

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From my notebook:

• On Wednesday, Mar. 22, the Arizona Humane Society will be hosting their Kitten Season Preparation Event for one-time volunteers. If you're interested in helping their team stock weeks' worth of kitten supply bags and more, check out additional information here. (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)
• Do you love to draw? Heat Ready PHX and Phoenix Public Library are joining forces to host a Summer Art Contest. Contestants will have the opportunity to design a new bookmark that promotes various heat safety precautions to keep in mind as temperatures start to rise. Learn more about this exciting contest here. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• It's time to expand your culinary skills at the Phoenix Public Library with their AtoZ World Food eResource. You can explore cuisine from over 174 countries in the categories of national cuisine, daily meals, special occasions, and more. All you need is your Phoenix Public Library Card to access free and traditional recipes to spice up your cooking this spring. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)

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— 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.