🌱 Uber Offering New Green Rides + Police Seeking Hit And Run Suspect

Good morning, friends. I'm here with your Monday edition of the Phoenix Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

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Sunny and comfortable. High: 92 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. Down the road, Scottsdale Water is preparing to send out its irrigation guidance to residents and businesses just in time for summer. According to experts, desert landscapes should not be watered more than twice a week and a variety of officials hope encouraging these initiatives will help the city better conserve water as many landscapes are currently overwatered. The overall goal of this program is to support water conservation, efficiency, and reduce water use by at least 5 percent. (SignalsAZ.com)
2. Uber recently announced the addition of new perks for riders and drivers who choose to have more green riding options when traveling to and from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. This program will feature a "Green Curb" at the airport where riders will receive a 40 percent discount when they opt to ride with Uber Comfort Electric. Overall, the company wants to bring more focus into adding sustainability initiatives into their core and offer a variety of environmentally safe options for riders. (KTAR)
3. Phoenix police are searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run traffic collision that left a 16-year-old girl dead on Friday night. According to recent reports, the crash happened around 11:00 p.m. near Black Canyon Corridor. When authorities arrived on the scene, they found Paulina Vargas-Ochoa lying on the roadway. Ochoa was taken to a nearby hospital but was eventually pronounced dead. (AZ Family)

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Today in Phoenix:

Monday, June 12

• Free Kids Camp At Oasis Community Church (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• "The Spongebob Musical" is officially playing until Sunday, Jun. 25 at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix. The show is based on the animated series by Stephen Hillenburg and focuses on immersing audience members in a world of lively characters, sensational music, and stunning visuals. For more information on performances and tickets, visit here. (Valley Youth Theatre via Facebook)
• A police officer in nearby Glendale was awarded at the state capitol for his work serving some of the city's most vulnerable communities. Officer Greg Gills has been protecting the city of Phoenix and surrounding areas for nearly 15 years and is already talking about upcoming initiatives that go toward supporting the unhoused population. (Fox 10)
• The new Associate Artistic Director for Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) has officially been announced. Mark Stoddard brings more than 20 years of theatre education experience to the organization and most recently served as the Theatre Director at Xavier College. Stoddard will begin his role in August. (City Sun-Times)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.