🌱 Suspicious Person In Custody + Phoenix Heat Relief Stations

Hi all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Phoenix Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 90 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. On Monday, a teenage student was taken into custody following reports of a suspicious person at Arcadia High School in Phoenix, which led to a lockdown of the school. Phoenix Police investigated the school but found no confirmed threats or weapons. As of the time of this writing, the high school remains on a modified lockdown to facilitate parents who wish to pick up their children, while the nearby Tavan Elementary School was temporarily put on lockdown as a precaution. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
2. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, a Phoenix bakery is offering free cupcakes to teachers. Educators can order free cupcakes, offered by Sugar & Lace Bakery, through the bakery's Facebook page (must present a school ID for pick-up). This initiative, started in 2018, aims to recognize teachers for their often-overlooked contributions. Last year, around 160,000 cupcakes were distributed, and the bakery hopes to give away more this year. (Arizona's Family)
3. With the aim to provide relief to people who are in need of shade, water, and air conditioning during the summer months, the Maricopa County Association of Governments (MAG) is launching hundreds of heat relief stations in the Valley. The Heat Relief Network offers various resources such as indoor areas with air conditioning, drinking water, and places to rest. The network also has a list of donation collection sites for items like water, clothing, and sunblock. You can view a map of the network here. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

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From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Alani Goins, a student from Betty Fairfax High School, who was accepted to four Ivy League schools! She announced her decision to attend Harvard University on National Decision Day. Click the link to see the video. (Arizona's Family)
• The Phoenix City Council voted to make Indigenous Peoples’ Day a City holiday. This year, Indigenous Peoples’ Day falls on Oct. 9, and City offices will be closed in observation. See all the details here. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• In nearby Glendale, the crew of Engine 158 partnered with the Glendale Police Department to save a dog stuck in a canal on Monday. Click the link to view photos. (12news.com KPNX)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up 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.