Good morning, Phoenix! I’m here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what’s going on around town.
But first, today’s weather:
Partly sunny. High: 67 Low: 43.
Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:
- Phoenix-based Vestar, a national retail developer, recently purchased north Phoenix mall property in a state land auction. Vestar first developed the $180 million Phoenix mall, Desert Ridge Marketplace property, in 2001 and entered into a long-term ground lease. The property is 115 acres, and Vestar has not yet revealed its plans for the mall. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
- A “once in a generation” winter storm is expected to impact Christmas travel to and from Phoenix into this weekend. The storm will bring over a foot of snow and potential blizzard conditions with “life-threatening” wind chills to the Midwest. By the weekend, the storm is projected to become a bomb cyclone, impacting all forms of travel and canceling thousands of flights. (Arizona’s Family)
- A Phoenix-area jerky store owner recently opened up about his battle with addiction. Scott Reed, who owns Reed’s Western Jerky, tore his ACL while skateboarding which propelled his 15-year addiction to opioids. He was then homeless for a year, but after spending some time in jail, he entered rehab, got clean, and started his successful business. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
Today in Phoenix:
- “The Nutcracker” At Symphony Hall (2:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Arizona Humane Society is on a mission to keep pets merry and bright! Follow its holiday safety tips to make sure everyone in your home stays safe this holiday season. (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)
- The Phoenix Public Library is sharing its staff’s Best Books of 2022 on its website. Find something great to read over the holidays, or be inspired to gift one of the titles this holiday season. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)
- All Phoenix City offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas. Trash and recycling pick-ups are NOT affected. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
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You’re officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.
— Miranda Fraraccio
About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.
