🌱 Phoenix School Lockdowns + Breadfruit & Rum Bar Reopening

Hey, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Phoenix Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 94 Low: 80.

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Here are the top stories today in Phoenix:

1. Following its recent lockdowns and threats against Phoenix schools, community members are concerned about the safety of students and faculty. Phoenix police are developing protocols to address the growing issue while training for active shooter scenarios. Phoenix schools are also considering strengthening security and implementing metal detectors, as well as offering more mental health resources to students. (The Arizona Republic)
2. Breadfruit & Rum Bar, a beloved Jamaican restaurant that closed after 12 years in March 2020, is now reopening in a new downtown Phoenix location: the kitchen of Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour on Central Avenue and Jefferson Street. The Jamaican bar will be replacing Gemini Pizza, a New York-style pizza joint that’s recently moved out of the cocktail bar. Fans are eagerly awaiting the restaurant's return, but Breadfruit has not yet announced an official reopening date. (Phoenix New Times)
3. Residents of Weldon Court, a Phoenix mobile home park near 12th St. and Indian School, are reportedly being forced to relocate. Residents say they were told via email that the land they are currently leasing is being turned into condos and they have about 180 days to vacate the premises. A community meeting was held on Tuesday about the notice, and residents left "outraged," according to reports. (ABC 15)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Yappy Hour Walk, At Desert Ridge Marketplace (7:00 PM)
• Contemporary Moves: An Evening of Three Short Ballets, At Orpheum Theatre Phoenix (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Que Sazon, a new South American restaurant, is coming to Downtown Phoenix soon! The restaurant has applied for a liquor license at 622 E. Adams St., taking over the former Nobuo at Teeter House space by the Historic Heritage Square. (Downtown Phoenix, AZ via Facebook)
• Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month now through Oct. 15. With the City of Phoenix. Check out the many prolific Phoenix “(Unofficial) Fab 5” to learn more about their history. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is now offering a $7,500 hiring bonus for a Civil Engineer III (Water Pipeline Program Manager). Learn more on the city's website. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.