🌱 Two Bodies Found In Phoenix's Salt River + Tag Your Wag Event

Hello again, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Phoenix Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Mostly sunny. High: 87 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. Two men, identified as Shane Coates and Ryan Jacob, both aged 38, were found dead in Phoenix's Salt River after being missing for a week. Authorities were alerted to their disappearance on Apr. 9 when they received reports of two men yelling for help in the river. While life vests were spotted in the water, they may have been lost due to the river's strong current. The men were known for their love of water sports, according to friends and family. (KESQ)
2. While Tomaso's Italian Restaurant in Phoenix is closing in May, the founder's family is opening a new restaurant across the street called Il Massetos, set to open in early 2024. Joey Maggiore, founder Tomaso Maggiore's son, is the founder and CEO of the new fine dining concept featuring outdoor dining patios, private dining rooms, and a piano bar. Il Massetos will serve restaurant favorites from Tomaso's, with a twist on his father's classic Italian dishes. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
3. Maricopa County Animal Care & Control is celebrating National Pet ID Week by hosting a free "Tag Your Wag" event, providing microchipping and new licenses to help ensure dogs in the community have proper identification. The event is running now through Apr. 21 and aims to chip 60 dogs per day on a first-come, first-served basis, while also offering new licenses at no cost to owners during regular business hours. The initiative is crucial, given that less than 20 percent of stray dogs that come into the shelter have a microchip, making it difficult for them to be reunited with their owners. (Daily Independent)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Yom HaShoa, At the Arizona Jewish Historical Society (11:00 AM)
• Intro to Barre Workshop, At Sutra Studios (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In nearby Glendale, Sugar Factory is opening its first Arizona location. The local restaurant and candy store will include a 128-seat dining area, a walk-up ice cream bar, an outdoor cafe, and a floor-to-ceiling candy wall. (12news.com KPNX)
• Are you in the market for a new job? This list features many local employers in the Phoenix area who are hiring now! (Phoenix Patch)
• This week is filled with low-cost vaccines, microchips, and wellness services at the Arizona Humane Society! On Friday, AHS’ Healthy Tails Mobile Veterinary Clinic will be at the Western Ranchman Store in Phoenix. Learn more and schedule your appointment here. (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)

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— 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.