🌱 Gas Prices + Frozen Turkey Saturday + Body Camera Footage Released

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Phoenix Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cool. High: 73 Low: 47.

Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. Gasoline in the Phoenix area is almost 50 cents higher than the national average. The most expensive gas in Arizona is currently in Maricopa County, where it averages $4.54 per gallon. Prices have risen recently due to perceived fears of limited Russian gas supply. (KJZZ)
2. Phoenix Rescue Mission's annual "Frozen Turkey Saturday" will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. today at the food bank on 5605 North 55th Ave. in Glendale. The event aims to collect 1,500 turkeys. The donated poultry will be distributed to local families during the organization's Thanksgiving Outreach Event. (KTAR.com)
3. The Phoenix Police Department has released body camera footage of a man being beaten by department officers. The incident occurred on Oct. 27 at a QuickTrip store near 59th Avenue and Buckeye Road. The footage was edited before its release and includes additional information regarding what officers claim happened during the incident. Click the link for the footage. (Subscription: The Arizona Republic)

Today in and around Phoenix:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening At 2811 East Camelback Road (9:00 AM)
• Arrowhead Farmers Market At Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Phoenix Public Library has released its most recent list of books that Phoenix residents are reading. Click the link to view the full list. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)
• The City of Phoenix Public Works Department reports that bulk trash collection is almost back on schedule. The department has been struggling with staffing shortages. Click the link for hiring details. (City of Phoenix Public Works Department via Facebook)
• All Phoenix Public Library locations will be open today. They were closed yesterday for Veterans Day. As always, the library's website is available 24/7 for your convenience. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all soon for 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.