🌱 Sprouts Farmers Market Opening New Stores + Snoop Dogg On Tour

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Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 74 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. Sprouts Farmers Market, a Phoenix-based grocery chain that specializes in healthy food, has announced that it will be opening 30 new stores while closing 11 underperforming ones in the coming months. The company's Chief Financial Officer, Chip Molloy, stated that the stores that will be closing are on average 30 percent larger than the company's current prototype and are not doing well financially. Sprouts Farmers Market's CEO, Jack Sinclair, said that the new stores will be smaller at around 23,000 square feet and the company will be moving away from larger stores. (KTAR.com)
2. The National Money Show took place in Phoenix over the weekend, drawing coin collectors and enthusiasts from all over the country. The event offered a vast collection of rare coins, currency, and other items, with exhibitors like World Numismatics showcasing Mexican and Latin American coins. Attendees also had the chance to seek advice from experts and learn about the history of these valuable items. (KJZZ)
3. Snoop Dogg is heading on tour this summer and will be making a stop in Phoenix. The hip-hop legend will be touring with Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort, Warren G, and Berner, stopping at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Aug. 23. General on-sale tickets will be available on Friday at 9:00 a.m. via Ticketmaster. (Arizona's Family)

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Today in and around Phoenix:

• Stories & Songs, At North Valley Regional Library (3:00 PM)
• Fitness in the District, At 6751 N Sunset Blvd in Glendale (6:30 PM)
• Moon Meditation Workshop, At Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking to have some fun without breaking the bank? Here are five free things to do this week in Metro Phoenix! (Phoenix New Times)
• Capt. Todd Keller of the Phoenix Fire Department reminds residents that it's important to check smoke detectors and create a fire safety plan. "A fire doubles about every 30 seconds, so you have about five minutes to get out of your house when there is a fire. Know the exits and get out safely,” Keller said. (Arizona's Family)
• Next year, a 22-story apartment tower in downtown Phoenix will begin housing students. (Subscription: The Arizona Republic)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all 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.