🌱 Three Killed In Condo Fire + One Killed, One Injured In Shooting

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. One person died and another was wounded after a shooting early on Thursday. According to authorities, the shooting took place near 48th Street and McDowell road just after 2:15 a.m. Two men were found on the scene with gunshot wounds. One died at the hospital, and the other remains in critical condition. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
2. According to a new report, the Phoenix metro area is among the most resilient economies in the country. According to Metro Monitor 2023, which took a comprehensive look at 192 metro areas nationwide, Phoenix ranks No. 4 for economic resiliency through the Covid-19 pandemic. (Subscription: The Business Journals)
3. A man and two children were killed in a condo fire on Wednesday night. Two other children are in critical condition at the hospital. According to Phoenix Fire Captain Scott Douglas, firefighters arrived at the scene around 11 p.m. near 35th and Northern avenues. Officials say there are no obvious signs that this fire was intentionally set. (Arizona's Family)

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Today in Phoenix:

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• Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, and Bands Festival At Dr. A. J. Chandler Park (4:00 PM)
• Zen Den | First Friday At Sutra Studios (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for work? The Phoenix Fire Department is hiring! A hiring event will be held throughout the month of March for their Community Assistance Program. Click the link to learn more. (City of Phoenix)
• Support the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) in March Muttness! The AHS is competing to fundraise for homeless pets against 45 other animal shelters across the country. Donate during the first round by today, Mar. 3, to help them reach the second round. (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)
• Looking for friends to read along with? Phoenix Public Library invites you to Together We Read on Overdrive, a digital book club running from Mar. 1-15. The club is reading River Woman, River Demon by Jennifer Givhan. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you soon for your next 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.