🌱 New Phoenix Roadway Study + Lunar New Year Festival

Hello, everybody! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and cool. High: 52 Low: 35.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Phoenix today:

1. A man was shot early Sunday morning in Phoenix following a fight, according to police. Just after 2:15 a.m. near 7th Street and Southern Avenue, shots were fired; the victim remains in critical condition as of Sunday. Police believe that a group of people got into a fight resulting in shots being fired. The shooting remains under investigation. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
2. According to The Director of Street Transportation Department in Phoenix, Kini Knudson, Phoenix is one of the worst cities in roadway fatalities. To try to reduce the number of fatalities, the street transportation department has begun to work with the University of Arizona to study whether adding time to yellow lights might help reduce accidents. The change would add between 0.2 and 0.6 seconds to yellow lights at 12 different intersections. There are currently sensors and adjusted lights at 12 intersections; results from the study will be released in the spring. (Arizona's Family)
3. The Lunar New Year Festival returned to Phoenix for the first time in three years, and many people came out to celebrate. With traditional food, dance, and games, community members came together to celebrate the New Year and support local businesses. Photos from the event can be found here. (The Arizona Republic)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Free Family Music & Movement Fun Preview Class At Music Together Phoenix (10:00 AM)
• Family Lawn Games At Arizona Biltmore (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Arizona Humane Society is offering spay and neuter services for just $20 this month. Starting in February, anyone who lives in designated areas of Arizona can bring their pet in for these services. A list of eligible zip codes can be found here. (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)
• The Desert Sage Library hosted Family Fun Night last Tuesday. Families were invited to make all kinds of LEGO creations. The community is welcome every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. for a STEM activity the whole family can enjoy. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)
• Interested in learning how you can be a part of conserving water in Arizona? Join the Phoenix Water Wrangler Institute volunteer program from PHX Water Smart to learn about water and the importance of water stewardship! Those interested can learn more here and apply by Jan. 31. (City of Phoenix Water Services Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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.