Heat Warning + DOJ Homeless Investigation + $100K Home Price Jump

Phoenix AZ

25 August, 2021

7:54 PM

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Happy Thursday, Phoenix! Here's everything you need to know for today. Stay hydrated, friends. It's a hot one! First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 110, low: 86. Here are the top stories in Phoenix today: It's dangerously hot out there, folks. An excessive heat warning is in effect through Friday evening, closing popular hiking paths during the hottest hours of the day. Stay in the air conditioning if you can. (Phoenix Patch) Blues singer Maxine Johnson, 78, died earlier this month. She was a Phoenix native and a local superstar who began doing solos at church when she was 5 years old. (Phoenix New Times) A Department of Justice Investigation of Phoenix's efforts to cleanup homeless encampments has the potential to change the way cities across the country think of blight. What's an eyesore for some might include all the worldly belongings of someone experiencing homelessness. (The Arizona Republic) Median home prices in Maricopa County have jumped $100,000 in just one year. The market still heavily favors sellers. (AZFamily) A longtime ambassador for Downtown Phoenix is hospitalized after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver Friday. (FOX 10 News Phoenix) Send flowers today to someone you care about. Our partners at FTD are making that easier by offering Phoenix Daily readers a 15 percent discount on orders through this link: Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Phoenix The Rock Family of Companies returns for its 6th Annual Community Challenge. (9 a.m.) Democracy and Climate Justice Virtual Town Hall. (5 p.m.) August program: Butterflies! - Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter. (6:30 p.m.) Colon cancer awareness and colon health with Dr. Shafii. (8 p.m.) Phoenix Patch Notebook Arizona Humane Society: "Please share this post — it might save a pet's life during this #excessiveheatwarning! Heat safety tips for pets." (Facebook) Phoenix Police Department: "If you witness a crime, call 9-1-1 from a safe location. Do not endanger yourself in an attempt to intervene. When calling 9-1-1, be sure to give the location first and answer questions from the operator." (Facebook) City of Phoenix, AZ USA: "#PHX Conservation Tip: Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you'll save up to 150 gallons of water per month!" (Facebook)Phoenix Public Library: "Add magazines to your reading list. Flipster is an online newsstand available for free with your Phoenix Public Library card. Flip through your favorite glossies from the comfort of your own home." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Our World Energy — Your hometown rooftop solar installation company! (Visit website) Phoenix Online Media — innovative & responsible digital marketing services (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: Estate Planning Webinar (September 1) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 4) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 5) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 5) Add your event Gigs & services: High APS bills? Let me help (Details) Add your gig or service Have a safe day! I'll see you soon. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Caitlin Sievers About me: I'm a passionate writer and photographer who worked as a reporter and editor for various publications in the Midwest before landing in Phoenix. I have seven roommates. Four of them are cats. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Phoenix Daily? You can contact me at [email protected].