🌱 I-10 Shutdowns This Weekend + Black Businesses Boost Economy

Phoenix AZ

04 February, 2022

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Happy Saturday, people of Phoenix! Here's everything happening today in Phoenix. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 68 Low: 39. 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: Tunnel maintenance is shutting down parts of Interstate 10 in downtown Phoenix at various times this weekend. Arizona Department of Transportation reports that eastbound lanes are closed between I-10 Stack interchange and Seventh Street from 9:00 p.m. Friday until 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Visit here for updated closures and locations: (KTAR News)Two were injured in a head-on, wrong-way crash on the northbound lanes of SR-51 and McDowell early yesterday morning. Sgt. Jacob Melki with the Arizona Department of Public Safety received the call around 1:30 a.m. about a driver traveling southbound in northbound lanes of SR-51 and Bethany Home Road. Both drivers were taken to the hospital and the highways were reopened after a brief investigation. (AZFamily.com)Black-owned businesses in Arizona are expected to have a bigger impact on the state's economy in the upcoming years, according to economic policy adviser May Mgbolu. There are over 1,200 black-owned businesses in Arizona and the State of Black Business Report shows that nearly 60% of all Black-owned firms are under six years old. These businesses accounted for about "$400 million in payroll in 2017," says Mgbolu. (KTAR News) Today in Phoenix: Saguaro Group Monthly Meeting at Apache Wash Trailhead at 1600 E Sonoran Desert Dr (8:15 AM) From my notebook: The City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department is cleaning unwanted graffiti at no cost. Residents are encouraged to contact via phone number, email, or on the myPHX311 app. Learn more and sign a permission slip here: (Facebook)The Arizona Humane Society has opened registration for its Spring Break Animal Doctors Camp in March. Children 9-12 who are interested in working with animals and learning about veterinary medicine, animal behavior, and physiology are encouraged to apply. More details on the program and registration here: (Facebook) The City of Phoenix has updated its budget tool. Residents can visit the site to learn about this year's budget plans and share how they want the city's $1.6 billion budget spent for next year. (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: Local Motors Online Auction (February 8) Local Motors Online Auction (February 8) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 8) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (February 8) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (February 10) Add your event For sale: Local Motors Online Auction (Details) Add your item 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 showcased in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! 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.