Thursday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 106 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 103, low: 71.
Saturday: Brilliant sunshine and warm, with a high of 99 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we’re reading
• Marcos de Niza principal retiring after a string of successes(ahwatukee.com) — Brent Brown, principal at Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe is retiring after 30 years in the Tempe Union High School District. Under his leadership, the school improved from a ‘C’ to an ‘A’ rating, earning an A+ School of Excellence Award.
• Where is Cookie Jacobson? Tempe mom’s disappearance and the mystery that overshadows her two kids (abc15.com) — The mysterious disappearance of Cookie Jacobson in Tempe remains unsolved after nearly 27 years. Despite extensive investigations by Tempe police and media coverage, the case is still open, with her children and community seeking answers.
• Arizona Cardinals sign linebacker J.J. Russell (revengeofthebirds.com) — The Arizona Cardinals have signed linebacker J.J. Russell, releasing Milo Eifler. The signing took place at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe. Russell brings experience from his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Bullying gets the spotlight, while the silent battles stay hidden.
Anxiety. Depression. Eating disorders. Self-harm. These aren’t attention-seeking moments-they’re survival. Mental health education belongs in every… (Nextdoor Mitchell Park East)
Update: Pet Reunited
Winston L, a cat who went missing in Tempe, AZ, has been safely reunited with their family after 7 hours, 29 minutes. Message from Owner: I love him… (Nextdoor Daley Park)
SBM Management posted a job opening for Floor Technician in Tempe. Apply here.
Applied Materials posted a job opening for Machine Operator (O3) – Graphite Materials Preparation in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chandler
Chandler business caters to your inner wrangler (chandlernews.com)
CRE Co. Brokers $137M Luxury Multifamily Property Sale in Chandler (inbusinessphx.com)
Alleged arsonist arrested after Chandler home set on fire with family inside (azfamily.com)
Paradise Valley
Daisy opens 1st Arizona branch in Scottsdale (ktar.com)
Ok Tempe! So now you’re in the loop about what’s happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh — and if you like what you’re reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
— The Patch AM Team
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