🌱 Man Found Dead In Phoenix + Year-Round Halloween Experience + Flu

Hello, everybody. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Phoenix Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Periods of sun; less humid. High: 103 Low: 82.

Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. In central Phoenix, a man thought to be missing was discovered dead with multiple gunshot wounds. Phoenix police, responding to a 1:00 a.m. report near 7th Street and Thomas Road, found the unidentified victim inside a home. The circumstances leading to the shooting remain under investigation, and no details about a potential suspect have been released. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
2. Three metro Phoenix businesses have created a year-round Halloween experience for die-hard fans at the intersection of Alma School and Elliot roads. Terror Trader, the centerpiece of this "horror corridor" located in nearby Chandler, offers an expansive, eerie marketplace filled with curiosities and antiques, with owner Jason Swarr fostering a community where all "Halloween 365" fans feel welcomed. Nearby, Spooky's Swirls blends the macabre with mouthwatering as a bakery and horror museum, while Asylum Records merges horror and music fandom with its vast collection of memorabilia and in-store celebrity signings. (The Arizona Republic)
3. Flu shots are now available at several Phoenix-area pharmacies, though Dr. Shad Marvasti from the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix suggests waiting until September or early October for extended protection through the flu season. Arizona saw a rise in flu cases last year, peaking in December. Marvasti advises parents of healthy children in this age bracket to consider vaccination this year, while emphasizing hand hygiene, cleanliness, and monitoring sugar intake to bolster immunity. (Arizona's Family)

Business owners and marketers in Phoenix: Do you want to build awareness with local customers? I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our readers to local businesses they need to know. Click here to learn more.

Today in and around Phoenix:

Wednesday, August 23

• Star Wars High Tea At The Clarendon Hotel - Elevations Lounge (4:20 PM)
• Margarita And Guacamole Making Class At 8300 N. Hayden Road, Suite D-101, Scottsdale (6:00 PM)

From our partner:

Do you know a teacher making a difference in Phoenix? Nominate them here for a Teacher Spotlight on Patch.

From my notebook:

• There are many people in our neighborhood and across metro Phoenix experiencing homelessness, with the county's population reaching over 9,500, according to the Maricopa Association of Governments. If you're interested in helping out, click the link to learn where you can donate. (The Arizona Republic)
• At the link, view a video of the Phoenix Police Department officers rescuing a kitten hidden in a patrol vehicle's tire well! (Phoenix Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Phoenix's Office of Public Health is asking the public to take an anonymous online survey and share personal experiences on how opioids have impacted you and your community. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Touch Of Class Alterations — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Featured events:

• Storytime LIVE at Kiddie Academy of North Phoenix (August 25)
• Add your event

That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update.

— 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.