🌱 New Refugee Program In Schools + Matty G's Staffing Issues

Phoenix AZ

09 February, 2022

5:59 PM

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Hey, neighbors! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with a fresh copy of the Phoenix Daily. First, today's weather: Warm with plenty of sun. High: 81 Low: 49. 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 in Phoenix today: As part of their new refugee program, the Phoenix school district has welcomed over 800 students. The Cartwright School Districts' Immigration/Refugee Scholar and Family Support Program is bringing in kids from refugee camps worldwide to try to better their education and right now, is seeing a significant increase in kids coming from Afghanistan. Students in the program are given access to district resources like any other kid, and they can utilize the district pantry, clothing closet, and medical clinic, according to Mandy Armstrong, an English language arts and social sciences teacher at Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy. (AZ Family)A Phoenix-area restaurant was forced to shut down after most of its staff was poached by another restaurant. According to Matt Gorman, who owns Matty G's in Tempe, his general manager was hired by another restaurant and was offered a monetary incentive for each staff member she brought with her. Matt G's is currently hiring at all six locations in the Phoenix area. (Fox10)A cause has still not been determined for the explosion that destroyed a multi-million dollar home on Saturday. A neighbor's Ring camera caught the exact moment of the explosion at the house on 36th Street and Lincoln Drive. There were no injuries reported in the explosion. (AZ Family) 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: The Science Of Music, The Music Of Science With Janice Jarrett, At Arizona Humanities (1:00 PM) From my notebook: The PHX African American Historic Property Survey tells the story about the important contributions of the African American community in the development of Phoenix. Part one focuses on where African Americans first lived in Phoenix. (Facebook) Join the Phoenix Public Library for On the Same Page – Teen Book Club. Drop-in on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 5 p.m. via WebEx. Books are chosen by teens and talked about by teens. This month's pick is "Dear Justyce" by Nic Stone. (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: Social Security Seminar 2/15 & 2/16 (February 15) Divorce Boot Camp – Vesta Scottsdale, AZ Hub (February 16) Influencer Marketing for Small Business (February 23) 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 showcased in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another 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.