🌱 Major Meth Seizure + Mayor's Thoughts On Inflation Reduction Act

Hello, neighbors. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

A heavy thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 95 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. The Arizona Department of Public Safety reports that 162 pounds of meth were seized during a traffic stop in North Phoenix on Aug. 15. A trooper pulled over a 2012 Audi SUV in Cordes Lakes after observing multiple indicators of criminal activity. Minneapolis' Sergio Rosas, 36, was arrested on multiple drug-related charges. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
2. The national conference for the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be held in Phoenix from Oct. 2 through Oct. 4. The convention held a kick-off reception on Thursday night. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and various national business leaders will be addressing the convention's attendees. Registration is currently open for the convention. Click to register. (KTAR.com)
3. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego reports that the Inflation Reduction Act is "good news for all of us" in Phoenix. The act was signed into law by President Biden this week. According to Mayor Gallego, the act gives residents numerous tools for affordable healthcare and energy. The $4 billion in funds to address the west's drought is reportedly a "gamechanger," according to Mayor Gallego. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

Today in Phoenix:

• 2022 Industrious Women's Summit At The Better Business Bureau of Phoenix (8:00 AM)
• Fine Art Fridays At The Desert Ridge Marketplace (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New businesses continue to open in the Phoenix area. Click for a complete list of openings for this week. (The Arizona Republic)
• Just in time for high school football season, Phoenix was ranked as the No. 17 "NFL Hometown" by BeenVerified! Over the years, Phoenix has produced nine alumni who went on to play pro ball. (BeenVerified.com)
• Don't miss the latest Phoenix properties to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Phoenix Patch)
• The Phoenix Police Department reports seizing 711 guns since Jul. 5 through its Gun Crime Crackdown. 526 arrests were also made through the effort. Click to learn more. (Phoenix Police Department via Facebook)

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That's all for now, folks! Today will be my last day curating for Phoenix. Tomorrow, a local curator will take over as your permanent host of the Phoenix Daily. It's been a pleasure!

— 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.