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Good day Phoenix! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Chinese spots stay open on Christmas across metro Phoenix?
  • How could “air taxis” change your next trip from Sky Harbor?
  • How Phoenix students turned a science project into fresh food for neighbors

Also on today's calendar: International John Violinist coming to The Herberger Theater Center Stage West on Sun. January 4, 20 and 7 more events.

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Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 10 Chinese restaurants open on Christmas Day in metro Phoenix (coppercourier.com) — If you’re staying in metro Phoenix for Christmas, ten Chinese restaurants across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale and Mesa will be open with special hours and menus. From dim sum at Great Wall and Mekong Palace to longtime favorites like China Chili, Jade Palace and Nee House, the list highlights where locals can reliably grab Christmas Day Chinese food.
   

2. PHX Spearheading Integration of Advanced Air Mobility (phoenix.gov) — Phoenix’s aviation department is moving to bring next‑generation “air taxi” and cargo technology to Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports, aiming to cut congestion and boost sustainability. A new study summary outlines how Phoenix could become a national leader in advanced air mobility, including pilot training, cargo movement, and a federal integration pilot proposal with the Arizona Commerce Authority.
   

3. Phoenix students harvest fresh greens grown at school district's hydroponic farm (fox10phoenix.com) — Students in Phoenix’s Osborn School District are growing and harvesting their own lettuce at a hydroponic “Flex Farm,” turning science lessons into fresh salads. Kids are learning nutrition, checking pH and nutrients, and sending extra greens to Desert Mission Food Pantry in Phoenix, giving local families healthier options while building real-world skills.
   

4. Dozens of cars go up in flames at south Phoenix junkyard (azfamily.com) — A south Phoenix junkyard fire torched about 30 cars near 23rd Avenue and Broadway Road Thursday evening, drawing dozens of firefighters. The same night, a man was seriously wounded in a Maryvale shooting, and Phoenix police also made arrests tied to violent home invasions. Authorities say there’s no ongoing threat from a separate homemade explosive found in Chandler.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Donates $100,000 to Arizona Food Bank Network —Justin Liggin Read on Patch
  • Tempe Diablos Urge Nonprofits to Apply for Annual Grants Before December 31 Deadline —Chris Fahrendorf Read on Patch
  • Sun City Veteran Honored by VFW for Helping Afghans Interpreters Reach Safety, Rebuild Lives —Michelle Cheesman Read on Patch
  • Fiesta Sports Foundation Unveils Resource Room at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley in Apache Junction —Justin Liggin Read on Patch
  • To the Angel who dropped off blankets and other things for my daughters neighborhood, pantry..
    Thank you so much. We are sorry that we missed you.. Your donations are greatly appreciated.. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a… (Nextdoor Van Buren)
  • We are missing our beloved cat, Theo.
    He was last seen on Sunday Night (Dec 14th) at 9th and Cinnabar His is micro chipped, missing a bottom canine, and also fixed. He is extremely… (Nextdoor Sunnyslope Estates)
  • NSG Group / Pilkington posted a job opening for Sit Down Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift in Phoenix. Apply here.
  • Arizona Staffing posted a job opening for Forklift & Building Material Operator - Phoenix, AZ in Phoenix. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phoenix here.

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