🌱 I-10 Weekend Closures + Valley Doctor Arrested On Drug Charges

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. If you're planning to drive along Interstate 10 this weekend, expect some detours. Starting today (Friday, Oct. 28) at 10:00 p.m., a section of I-10 will be closed between SR 51 and US 60 for work on the Broadway Curve improvement project. The closures are expected to continue through Monday, Oct. 31, at 4:00 a.m. (Daily Independent)
2. Phoenix Country Day School was ranked as the best private high school in Arizona, according to the education research platform Niche. The Paradise Valley-based institution has 750 students, a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, and a 100 percent graduation rate. Additional information on ranking factors and participating schools can be found at the link. (24/7 Wall St. - Phoenix)
3. A Phoenix-based clinic was raided by the DEA last week, resulting in the arrest of the clinic owner, a doctor, and employees. Diamond Family Care, located near 75th Avenue and Indian School Road, was investigated by authorities last Thursday and was almost entirely cleaned out by Wednesday. Clinic owner Yvette Porras-Ochoa is accused of possessing and distributing illegal substances; investigators say Dr. George Martinez-Aviles and other employees were also "in on the crime." (KPNX 12 News)

Today in and around Phoenix:

• Arizona State Fair At Arizona State Fairgrounds (All Day; runs through Sunday, Oct. 30)
• Trail Maintenance At Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area (8:30 AM)
• Masquerade Vibe Ball Dinner At STK Steakhouse, Scottsdale (3:00 PM)
• Community Pumpkin Carving Party At FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Some new properties to hit the local market include a newly-renovated 4 bedroom/3 bathroom in nearby Scottsdale for $1.1 million, as well as a spacious 5 bedroom/3 bathroom here in Phoenix for $589,900. (Phoenix Patch)
• The Arizona State University Police Department's K-9 Unit could earn a $15,000 grant — with some help from the community. Visit the following link to learn more. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
• As thousands of trick-or-treaters prepare to explore neighborhoods all around Phoenix, the city's Street Transportation Department reminds residents of important safety guidelines to ensure everyone has a safe and happy Halloween. (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.