🌱 Phoenix Plane Crashes In Arkansas + 'The Addams Family' Production

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. A single-engine plane registered to a Phoenix engraving company crashed in Garland County, Arkansas, resulting in one fatality and one injury. The aircraft was traveling from Kentucky when it went down in Lake Hamilton. The pilot, 49-year-old Daniel Dale Jones, was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 23-year-old woman named Denise Jones was taken to a local hospital for treatment. As of the time of this writing, it is unclear if the two onboard were Arizona residents. (12news.com KPNX)
2. Two Phoenix theaters, Valley Youth Theatre and the Herberger Theater Center, have formed a partnership to bring the acclaimed musical "The Addams Family" to the stage near Halloween. The show will be hosted at the Herberger Theater Center and will run from Friday, Oct. 13, through Sunday, Oct. 29. With the aim of creating a grand and spooky experience, the collaboration between the theaters will provide a larger audience for the show, celebrating their long history together. (Daily Independent)
3. An Arizona vegan restaurant, Green New American Vegetarian, secured the 18th spot on Yelp's prestigious "Top 100 Burgers in America" list for 2023. According to Yelp, the rankings were determined by the ratings and reviews of burger enthusiasts, showcasing a "burger revolution" characterized by diverse elements such as vegan options, fusion flavors, and unique buns. The restaurant's nearby Tempe location, at 2240 N Scottsdale Rd. #113, was highlighted by Yelp in its coverage of the acclaimed list. The restaurant also has another location in Phoenix, located at 2022 N 7th St. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

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Today in Phoenix:

Tuesday, June 27

• Unarmed Guard Card Training Course At LionHeart Security Services (9:00 AM)
• Gunnage - Barre At Sutra Studios (6:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Thunderbird Lounge (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Avalon, a fully renovated multifamily community in Phoenix comprising of 117-units, has sold for $29.5 million, equating to approximately $252,137 per unit. (Arizona Big Media)
• Nominations are open through Jul. 21 for the City of Phoenix's 2023 Disability Awards, which honors individuals, organizations, and businesses for their dedication and service to people with disabilities. If you know of someone who deserves recognition, submit a nomination here. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• On Monday morning, the Phoenix Fire Department extinguished a first-alarm apartment fire near 7th St and Bell Road. The fire displaced eight people but no injuries were reported at the scene. Click the link to view photos. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another 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.