🌱 New Housing Project In North Phoenix + Search For Stolen Dogs

Good morning, Phoenix. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 110 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. The Phoenix Police Department is currently searching for two suspects that they believe were involved in a shooting that occurred on May 5. Surveillance footage has been released of two males fleeing the scene of the shooting that occurred a bit before midnight near the 43rd Street and Thomas Road bus stop. A man at the bus stop was shot several times, a stray bullet struck a car, and an adult and toddler were injured. (Arizona's Family)
2. A 114-acre residential community has recently been approved to build up to 1,600 homes in northern Phoenix by the City of Phoenix Planning Commission. The housing project will have four different tiers involving different housing styles; the current plan is to build around 1,000 to 1,100 homes. Bela Flor is currently in the planning and coordinating stage with the city of Phoenix; once that is complete, the company is hoping to get the city council's approval in July. (Foothills Focus)
3. A newly engaged couple has gone kennel to kennel searching for their three pups that were stolen from their Airbnb in Phoenix. The couple reported that their Airbnb near 12th Street and Dunlap Street was broken into last Friday and the three dogs — two micro-bulldogs and one service animal — were taken. The two have been to several animal rescues, and shelters, and placed flyers all throughout neighborhoods in the city requesting anyone help locate the dogs. Anyone with any information is asked to contactg the police. (Arizona's Family)

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Today in Phoenix:

Monday, June 26

• Kids Camp At Phoenix First Chuch (10:30 AM)
• Mojo Dojo: Central Flow At Sutra Studios (6:00 PM)
• Sound Up: Om Meditation At Sutra Studios (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Today is the last day to apply if you have an interest in joining the Phoenix Fire Department as an Emergency Dispatcher. Interested parties should click here to apply. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)
• With the summer (and triple-digit temperatures) officially upon Phoenix, the city issued a friendly reminder that dogs are not allowed on trails when temperatures reach this high. For more tips on keeping yourself and your pets safe from the high temperatures in The Valley, you can click here. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• Are you interested in traveling with Phoenix Sister Cities to Ennis, Ireland to celebrate 35 years of ties? If so, save the dates in September and reach out to Rick Gerrard for more information; you can also learn more about Ennis here. (Phoenix Sister Cities via Facebook)

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• Irish Tenor Paul Byrom in Concert (July 19)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.