🌱 $250,000 Nonprofit Grant + COVID-19 Cases Rise

Hey, everybody! It's Thursday in Scottsdale and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Because community information is power! Follow along for the latest.

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Mostly cloudy. High: 101 Low: 82.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation has awarded $250,000 to local nonprofit St. Joseph the Worker. The nonprofit's mission is to connect underserved residents with quality jobs. St. Joseph the Worker will use the newly awarded funds to finance their workforce villages program. (Daily Independent)
2. Chula Seafood has opened its newest location in the former Hi-Health space in north Scottsdale. This is the third location for the family-owned seafood restaurant and markets. The location's bar and restaurant open at 11:00 a.m. The market opens at 10:00 a.m. The new location is at the corner of Hayden and Thompson Peak Parkway. (MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST)
3. Maricopa County is currently experiencing an increase in COVID-19 infection rates as new variants sweep the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn that BA.5 and BA4.6 variants continue to grow. “...if you get vaccinated, the new variants are just okay,” said Dr. Frank Lovecchio of Valleywise Health Medical Center. “The chances of you dying - for one person we see die that’s vaccinated and boosted, we see 17 that are not." (AZ Family)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Stage Techniques At The Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Scottsdale Police Department reminds the community to drive the posted speed limit while traveling through school zones. Student safety is important! (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Fire Department reminds the community that hydroplaning is a threat during monsoon season. If the road is slick, slow down! (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce is offering a course on Wednesday, Aug. 10 on growing brand diversity. The course is at 3:30 p.m. at ThinkZilla Consulting Group. The event is free for members and $20 for non-members. (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.