QAnon Shaman Takes Plea + Labor Day Deals + Azukar Coffee Closes

Happy Saturday, people of Phoenix! Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 103, low: 83.

Here are the top stories in Phoenix today:

1. Five people, including three children, were taken to the hospital after a driver hit a power pole and three pedestrians in Phoenix Friday afternoon. (12news.com KPNX)
2. Labor Day deals abound in Metro Phoenix. Take a discounted ride on the AZ Wine Wagon, get a free dessert at Handcut Chophouse, get 50 percent off a cheese pizza at Fired Pie or enjoy many more local deals. (AZ Big Media)
3. The much beloved south Phoenix Azukar Coffee closed Sept. 2 after 4 years in business. The owner cited ongoing light rail construction as one of the reasons for the closure. But in a Facebook post she asked fans to "stay tuned" for what's next. (The Arizona Republic)
4. The Phoenix man who stormed the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6 while shirtless, wearing face paint and a horned hat pleaded guilty to one felony count of obstruction of an official proceeding as part of a plea deal. Although Jacob Chansley once called himself the "QAnon Shaman" he has since distanced himself from the movement. (Phoenix Patch)

Today in the Phoenix area:

• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions. (9 a.m.)
• COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Van - City of Phoenix. (7:30 a.m.)
• Duane Daniels Actors Workhouse - Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (10 a.m.)
• Old-Time Music Jam - Foothills Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
• Tanger Outlets Phoenix hosting Labor Day Block Party. (5 p.m.)

Phoenix Patch Notebook

• Downtown Phoenix, Arizona: "Last night, the Phoenix bike community took to the streets to ride for Hans, our Downtown Phoenix Ambassador and a beloved member of the downtown community. Hans was struck by a drunk driver recently while riding his bicycle home from work, leaving him in critical care at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix." (Facebook)
• City of Phoenix Water Services Department: "On Sept. 23 help us recognize #AZWaterHeroes who provide reliable service to our customers without interruption! Our warehouse staff are a part of the 1,400+ #PHXWater employees who work hard to ensure safe, clean drinking water. Thank you team!" (Facebook)
• Water - Use It Wisely: "Happy #LaborDay Weekend! This weekend we celebrate the hard work and contributions American workers have made for the well-being and strength of our country! Let's be safe, conserve water, and enjoy the long weekend! ⠀" (Facebook)

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