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In today’s newsletter:

• Corvette driver caught speeding at 140 mph
• Key vote on Danelle Plaza redevelopment plan approaches
• Severe flooding in Tempe displaces 130 residents

Also on today’s calendar: SUFFS The Musical at ASU Gammage and 9 more events.

Today’s riddle: What did the British nuclear scientist eat for lunch? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and cool, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
• Thursday: Cool with plenty of sun, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
• Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

1. C8 Corvette Driver Records Himself at 140 MPH, Gets Caught by Police Grappler (roadandtrack.com) — A driver in Tempe recorded himself speeding at over 140 mph and was later caught by police using a grappler device. This reckless act led to his arrest and the impounding of his Corvette, highlighting serious traffic violations in the area.
   

2. Tempe’s Danelle Plaza rezoning plan heads to key vote (azcentral.com) — The Tempe City Council is set to vote on a rezoning plan for Danelle Plaza, aiming to revitalize the area with mixed-use development. Residents express mixed feelings about preserving the cultural significance while adding housing. Mayor Corey Woods emphasizes the importance of maintaining Tempe‘s arts and music culture.
   

3. Nor’easter Floods Jersey Shore as Typhoon Remnants Batter Alaska Storms Hit Arizona and California – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Recent storms linked to Tropical Storm Raymond caused significant flooding in Tempe displacing 130 residents from their apartments. The severe weather also affected nearby Phoenix, highlighting the impact of recent tropical systems on the region.
   

4. Tesla begins validating Robotaxi in a new area, hinting at expansion(teslarati.com) — Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi service, with units spotted in Tempe as part of a broader validation effort. The company aims to enhance its ride-hailing project across various states, including Arizona, showcasing its commitment to innovation in transportation.
   

5. What Are Exertion Headaches (aka Exercise Headaches)?(everydayhealth.com) — Exertion headaches can occur during physical activities like running or yard work. Dr. Klee Bethel from the Neil Riordan Center in Tempe highlights dehydration and other factors that may contribute to these headaches, emphasizing the importance of proper hydration and exercise techniques.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Wednesday October 15

• • Disruption, Mischief & Blunder
    Tempe Public Library – Desert Willow Program Room
    6:30 pm
  • SUFFS The Musical at ASU Gammage
    ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe
    6:30 pm
  • The Reel Deal Film Society
    Tempe Public Library –
    7:00 pm

Thursday October 16

• • Toddler Storytime
    Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room
    10:00 am
  • Budding Builders
    Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room
    11:00 am
  • SUFFS The Musical at ASU Gammage
    ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe
    6:30 pm

Friday October 17

• • SUFFS The Musical at ASU Gammage
    ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe
    6:30 pm

Saturday October 18

• • The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Tempe, AZ
    Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe , 4400 S Rural Rd , Tempe
    5:00 pm
  • SUFFS The Musical at ASU Gammage
    ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe
    6:30 pm

Sunday October 19

• • SUFFS The Musical at ASU Gammage
    ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe
    5:30 pm

Wednesday October 22

• • Sweet Street Spooktacular
    Tempe Marketplace , 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy , Tempe
    4:30 pm

Saturday October 25

• The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Tempe, AZ
  Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe , 4400 S Rural Rd , Tempe
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We got hit pretty bad by the storm.
  That is not our car or palm. The tree was my neighbors that was tossed around and damaged our gazebo (Nextdoor Mitchell Park East)
• I want to thank my wonderful neighbors Dave and Sue, John,Lisa and Christa and Corbin and his dad for helping me cut up my 60 pinetree that fell across Magdalena Dr today during the microburst.
  I couldn’t have done it myself. Thank God it blew over the street instead of my house. Thanks again neighbors. Also I want to thank a neighbor that… (Nextdoor Scudder Park)

• #BREAKING: A temporary shelter is being opened in Tempe for those impacted by today’s storms. City officials say at least 130 people are out of their… (X: abc15)
• The City of Tempe is actively responding to the significant damage from today’s storm. We have mobilized multiple departments to address the… (X: Tempegov)

• Tempe Union High School District posted a job opening for 11 month Custodian 1.0 FTE in Tempe. Apply here.
• Oak View Group, LLC posted a job opening for Premium Runner | Part Time | Mullett Center in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.

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— The Patch AM Team

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