🌱New ALDI Stores In Valley + Phoenix Top Spot For Movers From LA

Phoenix AZ

01 December, 2021

4:18 PM

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Happy Thursday, people of Phoenix! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 81 Low: 54. Here are the top stories today in Phoenix: Three Phoenix-area businesses made Inc. magazine's inaugural list of the 250 best-led companies in the country. The Valley businesses that made the list are technology company Viavi Solutions (which is in the process of moving to Chandler), Phoenix marijuana business 4Front Ventures and Mesa traffic-enforcement technology company, Verra Mobility. (KTAR.com) If you're a fan of getting the best bang for your grocery-shopping buck, you are in luck. ALDI is opening two new stores in the Valley next week, one in south Phoenix and one in Queen Creek. Opening day for both stores is Dec. 10. (Phoenix Patch) Phoenix is the No. 1 new-home destination for people looking to move out of Los Angeles, according to Redfin.com. In October, Phoenix was the No. 2 metro area in the nation for homebuyers looking to relocate. (AZ Big Media) The cost of living in the Valley has increased over the past year faster than the rest of the nation, at 7.1 percent. This is leaving people like Anna Walker struggling to pay increasingly high rents for tiny apartments in poor conditions. Walker has been relying on help from her church to stay afloat. (Phoenix New Times) Today's Phoenix Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Phoenix: Family Time — Foothills Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.) Overcome Burnout to Thrive: Regain & Strengthen Your Resilience. (11:30 a.m.) December Governing Board Meeting — Alhambra High School. (6 p.m.) Scottsdazzle — Winemaker Dinner. (6 p.m.) From my notebook: Arizona Humane Society: "Looking for a cuddle buddy or loveable playmate? These adorable kittens are puuurrr-fect candidates for the job! Right now, AHS has more than 80 friendly felines looking for a home for the holidays." (Facebook) Downtown Phoenix: "🎄We had a magical holiday weekend in Downtown Phoenix!🎅⁠ ⁠ ⛸️On Friday CitySkate at @cityscapepxh returned with a grand opening packed with ice skating performances and more. The rink is open now through Jan. 5." (Facebook) Phoenix Public Library: "A friendly Kid Tip from our friends at Sesame Street! Help the children you care for learn with movement-based activities. Head over to the Sesame Street in Communities website and watch this webinar for strategies to exercise body and mind!" (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 — Local SEO only $300 (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (Dec. 3) Social Security Seminar (Dec. 8) Social Security Seminar (Dec. 9) Ask the Divorce Experts — Scottsdale, Arizona Hub ~ No–Cost Webinar (Dec. 9) Divorce Boot Camp — Scottsdale, Arizona Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar (Dec. 15) New Year's Eve Pub Crawl — All access pass to 8+ NYE parties! (Dec. 31) Add your event You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Caitlin Sievers Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Phoenix Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].