🌱 $1.5 Million Grant For ElevatEdAZ + Deadly Crash

Phoenix AZ

27 January, 2022

5:09 PM

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Phoenix Daily. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 71 Low: 48. Here are the top 3 stories in Phoenix today: A Phoenix crash results in one man dead and another facing 2nd-degree murder charges. Dion Kelly, 63 years-of-age, was pronounced dead at the scene while Richard Anderson, 20 years-of-age, has been processed on DUI, 2nd-degree murder and two counts of endangerment charges. Two adult females were also involved in the crash but thankfully they sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to authorities. (Phoenix Patch)A downtown Phoenix 0.81-acre lot sells for $3.7 million. The lot, located at 3rd Ave. between Filmore St. and Van Buren St. was sold to 362 North Third, LLC. This acquisition is another sign that the Phoenix metropolitan area is swiftly becoming a top growth market within the country. (AZ Big Media)Phoenix-Based ElevatEdAZ program receives a $1.5 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The program works with employers and schools to ensure classroom skills carry over to industry, via work-based learning opportunities. Nearly two thousand students have been impacted through the program. (Phoenix Patch) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Phoenix: Understanding and Learning to Talk About Systemic Racism with Rowdy Duncan At Arizona Humanities in Phoenix (12:00 PM) From my notebook: Phoenix Police Department celebrates Belgian Malinois Lea's 6th birthday. (Facebook) Phoenix Fire Department remembers the legacy of Megan V Lange, who was killed by a wrong way drunk driver six years ago. (Facebook) Phoenix Police Department recognizes the work of two Phoenix police officers who pulled a man from a vehicle fire yesterday. (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: Mike Massé in Concert: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock (January 29) Social Security Seminar (February 1) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 8) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (February 8) Add your event Job listings: Become a Donor Today, Help Others While Making Extra Cash (Details) Add your job listing 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 caught up for today. I'll see you around! — 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.