🌱 Hiker Rescued Off Papago Park Trail + New Stage At ZONA Music Fest

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. Phoenix and Tempe fire crews rescued an injured woman off the Papago Park mountain trail on Sunday morning. The 32-year-old woman called 911 and reported she had collapsed on the trail after injuring herself. Officials say the woman may have broken her ankle but was otherwise okay. (Arizona's Family)
2. The inaugural ZONA Music Festival, scheduled for Dec. 3-4 in downtown Phoenix, has added another stage and several new acts. Since the original event announcement in late August, event organizers have revealed the creation of a fourth stage at Margaret T. Hance Park. You can visit the ZONA Music Festival website for more information, including a full roster of participating performers. (Phoenix New Times)
3. A south Phoenix school's food pantry is supporting families in need while teaching students valuable lessons. The pantry at VH Lassen Elementary School is open to the community on Wednesdays from 8:00-10:00 a.m. and serves 250-500 people each month. It's set up in a grocery-style model and is integrated into the curriculum, teaching students about marketing, humanities, and more. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Pumpkin Patch At Open Door Fellowship (3:00 PM; Runs Through Saturday, Oct. 29)
• Gam'tastic: Skullpt Barre At Sutra Studios (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new job without a long commute? Several Phoenix area employers are hiring for both in-person and remote positions. (Phoenix Patch)
• A new study from WalletHub ranked Phoenix the 36th best city for Halloween in 2022. Rankings were based on multiple metrics, including the rate of costume stores per capita, the average price per Halloween party ticket, and the number of trick-or-treat stops. (WalletHub)
• The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is hosting a town hall on Thursday, Oct. 27, to discuss the Colorado River water shortage and its impact on the city. All are welcome to come to Sunnyslope Community Center at 6:00 p.m. that day. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)

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— 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.