Rise up, phoenix! Let’s start this Wednesday with everything you need to know about what’s happening in town today. First the weather today: sunshine and unusually cool for the time of year. Have you dug up your sweatshirts yet? High: 75 Low: 53. Here are the top stories in Phoenix today: Thanks to a partnership between the city and the Vincere Cancer Center, the Phoenix Police and Fire Department have a new, cutting-edge cancer detection technology completely free of charge. The early detection test is called “Galleri”. The city hopes the test will save lives as occupational cancer cases rise. (FOX 10 News Phoenix) Sky Harbor’s Compassion Cacti program aims to provide extra assistance to travelers with hidden disabilities. The program provides special lanyards for people with hidden disabilities to help airport staff identify them. Anyone suffering from dementia or traveling with someone who has dementia can apply for the program for additional assistance at the airport. (KJZZ) Phoenix Restaurant Tratto earned a coveted spot on the New York Times “2021 Restaurant List”. Tratto was founded by award-winning chef Chris Bianco. The restaurant prepares food and drinks in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, millers and local artisans. (Phoenix Patch) Phoenix building permits tended to decline in the summer, although they were still nearly 30 percent higher than they were at that time last year. They have been in a downward trend since June. (ABC15 Arizona) Today’s Phoenix Daily is brought to you by Verizon, a Patch Branding Partner. Learn more about how Black and Mobile, a food delivery app developed by two brothers, is helping to bring black-owned restaurants into the spotlight. Arizona Humane Society: “Hurry! Name something sweeter than a Pittie in PJs … ‘t ! Happy #NationalPitBullAwarenessMonth from adoptable Pittie, Cury! Need a snuggly buddy when the Arizona weather gets cooler? Look no further than Cury! Cury is a 2 year old Deaf American Pit Bull Terrier who walks and loves great on a leash playing in the water. Cury hopes to spend the fall season taking long walks and then lounging with her family in pajamas. ” (Facebook) Phoenix Police Department: “Helping a friend who is in an abusive relationship can be a difficult subject. Phoenix Public Library: “Get a library card! Visit us for a free Phoenix Public Library card at any of our 17 Valley locations. Use your library card to access books, audiobooks, online courses, magazines, music and movies enjoy.” (Facebook) Phoenix City Water Services Department: “Interested in learning how you can contribute to #water Conservation in Arizona? Join the Phoenix Water Wrangler Institute Volunteer Program to learn more about water and the importance of water stewardship!” (Facebook) From our sponsors – thank you for supporting local news! Recommended companies: Events: Gigs & Services: Now you are up to date and can start this Wednesday. I’ll get back to your inbox tomorrow with a new update! If you enjoy these newsletters, invite some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. – Caitlin Sievers About Me: I am a passionate writer and photographer who worked as a reporter and editor for various publications in the Midwest before landing in Phoenix. I have seven roommates. Four of them are cats. Contact me at caitlin.sievers@patch.com with ideas for stories and feedback. Do you have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Phoenix Daily? Contact caitlin.sievers@patch.com at any time.
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