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In today's newsletter:

  • How state GOP pushback could derail Phoenix’s next light rail link
  • How a Phoenix hiker pulled off a daring nighttime dog rescue
  • How a single Nextdoor post rallied generous Phoenix neighbors overnight

Also on today's calendar: Arizona National Livestock Show and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 46.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• GOP poses legislative challenge for Phoenix light rail project (azcapitoltimes.com) — Phoenix leaders are weighing alternate light rail routes to the Capitol and over I-10 as Republican state lawmakers threaten new legislation and question federal funding. The outcome could reshape how west Phoenix and Maryvale residents connect to downtown, with a key City Council route decision expected in late January.
   

• What It's Like to Rescue a Lost Dog on a Mountain (outsideonline.com) — A Phoenix hiker’s routine trek up Shadow Mountain turned into a dramatic nighttime rescue when he found an injured, missing dog stranded on a crumbling slope above the city. With help from park rangers, mountain rescue teams, and a helicopter overhead, he clung to the dog for hours before climbing to safety, reuniting the pup with its owners and drawing local attention.
   

• Phoenix mother, daughter get Christmas help from strangers after Nextdoor post (azfamily.com) — Neighbors across Phoenix stepped up after a local woman posted on Nextdoor asking for help with groceries just days before Christmas, filling her fridge and cupboards with food and essentials. As she juggles part-time jobs and searches for full-time work, she says the outpouring of kindness from strangers has turned a stressful holiday into a reminder of community support.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • VFW Warns Phoenix Veterans – Don’t Leave Benefits Money on the Table —Michelle Cheesman Read on Patch
  • UPDATE!!!
    WE FOUND THE OWNER!!!! HE IS SAFE HOME!!! Hi neighbors, this dog walked up to our home this evening, does anybody know or missing a dog? (Nextdoor Deer Valley II)
  • Found dog by Thomas Road and 40th St.
    Took her to my home and gave her some food and water. She had a collar with no tags and a leash. She’s very sweet and well cared for her. All rescues… (Nextdoor Arcadia-Kachina)
  • Arizona Staffing posted a job opening for Janitor in Phoenix. Apply here.
  • Marriott International posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Part Time in Phoenix. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phoenix here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Glendale family creates ‘Scary Christmas House' display for nearly 10 years (azfamily.com)
  • Arizona moves toward ‘challenging budget cycle' (glendalestar.com)
  • ICE to expand detention capacity using Arizona warehouse, Washington Post reports (kjzz.org)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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