🌱 Second Arrest In '96 Phoenix Rape + Arnold Pickle House Transformed

Hello, everybody. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Phoenix Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 98 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. In a significant breakthrough in a 1996 Phoenix rape cold case, police have arrested Robert Silva, the second suspect involved. This follows the earlier arrest of David Alec Espindola, Silva's uncle, earlier this month. Both men are connected to the brutal assault of a 23-year-old woman in 1996, with DNA evidence linking them to the crime. (Arizona's Family)
2. In Phoenix, the historic Arnold Pickle House has been repurposed by the nonprofit Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) into a small business incubator for underprivileged entrepreneurs. Once a family-owned pickle factory from the 1920s, the site at 14th and Van Buren streets, acquired and renovated by CPLC using state grant funds, now features advanced tools and resources for budding businesses. Core Collective Fitness has already secured a lease for a portion of the 15,000-square-foot space. (KTAR.com)
3. FashFilmFete, an acclaimed film festival dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices in cinema and celebrating the intersection of fashion and film, is set to return to the Phoenix Art Museum on Sep. 23. This year, the event spotlights the groundbreaking achievements of renowned costume designers Ruth E. Carter and Patricia Field, both of whom are set to receive the 2023 Costume Design Career Achievement Award. With an exciting lineup of films on the agenda, attendees can also look forward to a feature on Field titled “Happy Clothes,” and a selection of films from various directors vying for FashFilmFete awards. (citysuntimes)

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Today in and around Phoenix:

Thursday, September 21

• DraftKings Sportsbook Hiring Fair At TPC Scottsdale, Scottsdale (9:00 AM)
• Sunset Market At 1 N. Macdonald, Mesa (4:00 PM)
• Shakey Graves: Movie Of The Week Tour 2023 At The Van Buren (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Queens of the Stone Age have added a Phoenix stop on their worldwide tour, "The End Is Nero." The show will take place on Dec. 5 at Arizona Financial Theatre. Tickets go on sale Friday (Sep. 22) at 10:00 a.m. (Daily Independent)
• This Saturday, Sep. 23, the Phoenix Fire Department will host an inaugural Community Safety Fair at the Cesar Chavez Community Center. This free event will feature live music, food trucks, face painting, a bounce house, and more — all while learning valuable safety information. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)
• In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Phoenix City Hall is lit up in red, white, and green to help shine a light on the history and culture of the city's Hispanic community. Click the link to view photos. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for 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.