🌱 Innovative Gym Opens + Woman In Critical Condition After Fire

Phoenix AZ

18 January, 2022

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Happy Wednesday, Phoenix! Here's everything you need to know going on today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 68 Low: 45. Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today: Long-time bodybuilder Lillian Bosa and Cross-Fit lover Sarah Farison pair up to launch Able Fit, a gym that empowers people with disabilities. The two work as speech pathologists in a North Phoenix public school and bonded over their love for fitness and desire to create a better fitness experience for students with cognitive disabilities. Able Fit is accepting new clients and focusing on physical as well as personal growth. (ABC15 Arizona) A woman remains in the hospital in extremely critical condition after she was burned in a motor home fire late Monday night in Phoenix. The Phoenix Fire Department responded to the RV fire at 43rd Avenue and Osborn just past 11 p.m. The cause of the fire is unknown and the woman, yet to be identified, was taken to a local trauma and burn center before moving to the hospital for treatment. (FOX 10 News Phoenix) Arizona Gives Day, the 24-hour online fundraising event, is accepting registrations until February 28th, with "early bird" registration closing on Jan. 31. Since 2013, $30 million has been raised for nonprofits all over AZ, with the single-year record in 2021 at $7.1 million. Registrants receive access to workshops and training, marketing and graphics toolkit, and can fundraise all year on AZGives.org. (Prescott eNews) From our sponsor: Today's Phoenix Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Phoenix: DJ Bingo At 810 Billiards & Bowling At 50 W Jefferson St. (5:00pm) From my notebook: The City of Phoenix is hiring Phoenix teenagers to be summer lifeguards. Other job positions include pool managers, cashiers, and equipment operators. Job position details and applications can be found here: (Facebook) The City of Phoenix Water Services Department has earmarked $5 million to help customers impacted financially by the pandemic pay utility bills. Check to see if you are eligible for ARPA Financial Assistance by visiting phoenix.gov or calling Customer Services at 602-262-6251, Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Facebook) The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is hiring a Chemist I. Tasks include conduction routine analysis and special chemical and microbiological studies of raw and treated drinking water, wastewater, and solid wastes. Applications are due today, Jan. 19. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Our World Energy — (Visit website) Phoenix Online Media — (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: FREE WEBINAR | "Romanesque Architecture in Tuscany" Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero (January 21) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (January 24) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (January 25) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (January 25) Mike Massé in Concert: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock (January 29) Social Security Seminar (February 1) Add your event Gigs & services: Get Paid to Test New Technology (U$30 per hour) (Details) Add your gig or service Loving the Phoenix Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon! — Nicole Fallon-Peek About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.