Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 51 degrees.
Friday: Sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 54.
Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we’re reading
1. Community input shapes the plan to preserve ‘A’ Mountain and Papago Park (statepress.com) — Tempe is engaging the community to shape plans for preserving ‘A’ Mountain and Papago Park. The plan, involving extensive public input, aims to manage and maintain the preserves while balancing urbanization with natural retreats.
2. Arizona family, parents of famous quarterback, emotional about closing golf course (usatoday.com) — The Shalimar Golf Club in Tempe is set to close after over 40 years due to financial difficulties and the owners’ age. The property is under contract with a developer planning to build homes, sparking opposition from local residents concerned about losing green space.
3. Construction wraps on luxury apartments in Tempe(roselawgroupreporter.com) — The newly completed Nollie luxury apartments in Tempe offer modern living with studio, one-, and two-bedroom options. Located in a Qualified Opportunity Zone, the development features top-tier amenities and is designed to enhance the community’s appeal.
4. Tempe adopts plan to help residents with energy usage, extreme heat (yourvalley.net) — Tempe City Council has adopted the Residential Energy Equity Roadmap to help residents tackle energy use and extreme heat challenges. This plan, part of the city’s Climate Action Plan, aims to ensure equitable access to energy resources.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Head over to Escalante Senior Center from 10 a.
m. to noon on Friday, March 28 to explore free senior health and wellness services, classes and events. Free meals will be offered to the first 50… (Nextdoor )
Praying for safe return of our 2 astronauts, stranded in space for 9 months!!!
Should be splashing down late this afternoon!!! Wow, I used to flip out over working weekend, or staying late. What incredible spirit’s of service… (Nextdoor South Tempe)
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