🌱 Self-Driving Cars + Phoenix Among Top-Performing US Cities

Phoenix AZ

30 March, 2022

3:42 PM

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Hello again, Phoenix! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Phoenix Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Phoenix Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Phoenix long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Pleasant with some sun. High: 81 Low: 56. 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 get started. Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix: The Phoenix Theatre Company has begun its final phase of fundraising. The company has already raised almost $17 million of its $20 million goal. The money will help expand the Hormel Theatre and upgrade the Hardes Theatre complex. (Phoenix Patch) Waymo, Google's autonomous car company, will be expanding into downtown Phoenix in the near future. Waymo launched in Arizona in 2017 through an Early Rider Program, which included a backup driver as a buffer in its early stages. Soon, Phoenix residents will be able to hop into a self-driving car to get to hot spots downtown. (Arizona's Family) A new report shows Phoenix is among the nation's top-performing cities. Phoenix, Mesa, and Scottsdale were lumped together in the report and ranked No. 4 out of the nation's largest cities. (Phoenix Patch) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Phoenix: Nonprofit Lifecycles Capacity Building (Virtual Workshop) - Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits (9:00 AM) From my notebook: The Phoenix Police Department is searching for the mother of a newborn who was left in the bathroom of a restaurant near 32nd Ave/Indian School Rd. on Mar. 27 around 2:00 p.m. (Facebook) Phoenix Firefighter Brian McQuade worked his final shift yesterday after 40 years in the fire service. (Facebook) The City of Phoenix is providing at-home COVID-19 test kits to residents, offering up to two per person. (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 (April 4) Add your event 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 That's it for today! I'll see you soon. — Nicole Tess Kazora About me: Nicole is a freelance writer who graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. At her core, she loves painting acrylic portraits, listening to political and social commentary, and examining research in the social sciences.