🌱 Officer Hits 13-Year-Old + Phoenix #2 In Tech Office Leasing

Phoenix AZ

02 February, 2022

4:52 PM

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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Phoenix Daily. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and cool. High: 60 Low: 40. Shoutout to our premier local sponsor: Banner Health makes health care easier in Phoenix by allowing you to find a doctor online from the comfort of home. Ready to connect with a medical professional? Book an appointment with a Banner Health doctor today! Want to see your business featured in this spot? Click here to apply. Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix: Video footage captured by residents of a community shows a Phoenix police officer hitting a teenage girl. The incident took place Monday near 59th Avenue and McDowell Road while officers were making unrelated arrests. A 13-year-old-girl quickly approached two officers who had a man in custody, at which time a female officer pulled the girl back by her arm. The teenager then hit the officer in the face, and the officer struck her back. (12news.com KPNX)In the last decade, Phoenix was ranked one of the top markets for annual growth in leasing by technology companies. The city saw 27% annual average growth between 2010 and 2020, second in the country behind Raleigh-Durham in North Carolina. Even since the onset of the pandemic, tech companies have relocated to some of the Valley's most prominent office buildings. (ABC15 Arizona)A woman is in "extremely critical condition" after being struck by a vehicle in Phoenix. When officers arrived at 56th Street and Camelback Road at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, they learned a pedestrian had been struck by a black Hyundai that failed to stop for a red traffic signal light. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear if the driver will face charges. (ABC15 Arizona) From our sponsor: Hey Phoenix, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Phoenix: Lunch Time Theater: Reverend King & Minister X - Herberger Theater Center (12:10 PM) From my notebook: According to a revised bill, Arizona schools that don't display the American flag and Constitution could face fines of up to $1,000. (Arizona Mirror)Looking to boost your job skills? Join the Phoenix Public Library for its PHXWorks - Workforce Training Series at Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center, running from 4:30-5:30 p.m. every Thursday. (Facebook)Phoenix Fire Department crews extinguished a house fire near 48th St and Baseline Road in Phoenix. Thankfully, no one was home at the time of the blaze and the flames were quickly extinguished. (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: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 8) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (February 8) 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 That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update. — 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.