| Join Us to Celebrate the 2023 Regional Unity Walk | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/276 | Equal Opportunity | | 1/6/2023 8:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/276/Newsroom_EOD_010.jpg | | Join Us to Celebrate the 2023 Regional Unity Walk | <div class="ExternalClassE4914AB3752E4246A33799412A432561"><html>
<p>The Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department and Valley cities invite residents to participate in a free, Regional Unity Walk Saturday, Jan. 28, to promote mutual respect and understanding. </p><p>A free festival at Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, will start at 4:30 p.m., and the one-mile walk (beginning and ending at Tempe Beach Park) will begin at 6 p.m. Attendees can enjoy free t-shirts, refreshments and entertainment. </p><p>For more information, call 602-534-1279.<br></p><br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/eod | News | equal-opportunity |
| Prominent Valley Artist Transforms Downtown | News Feed | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/phxtv/2621 | PHXTV | | 1/6/2023 7:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/QPhktmmJHQg | Prominent Valley Artist Transforms Downtown | News Feed | <div class="ExternalClass9FAEA2417E3A45738F7C06AF0A49ED85"><html>
<p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, along with representatives from Artlink Inc., Downtown Phoenix Inc., and the City of Phoenix dedicated a newly completed mural, created by acclaimed Phoenix artist Kayla Newnam. The mural, which is prominently located downtown on Adams St. between 1st and 2nd Streets, spans over 190 ft. in length and depicts the connection between Phoenix’s urban environment and the natural beauty of the surrounding Sonoran Desert. Standing immediately adjacent to the Phoenix Convention Center, the mural will welcome visitors to several upcoming major events, including fan activities for the 2023 NFL Super Bowl LVII, the 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four, and the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four.<span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p>
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| Registration is Open for the Annual Itty Bitty Open | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/2619 | Parks and Recreation | | 1/5/2023 9:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2619/Newsroom_Parks_Itty.jpg | | Registration is Open for the Annual Itty Bitty Open | <div class="ExternalClassBB837E9DE12F49679B52E9D2455A7429"><html>
<p><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">In p</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">artnership with the Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA), the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Depar</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">tment is hosting the 35th annual Itty Bitty Open for children ages 3-5 on Saturday, Jan. 14 at various park locations.</span></p>
<p>The free event features three clinic times per location 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. where children and parents learn basic-level golfing skills taught by Professional Golf Association (PGA) and Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) professionals. Each site will have a mock nine-hole golf course and participants will be provided with toy golf clubs, balls, bags and visors. </p>
<p>The Itty Bitty Open will be held at the following 11 City of Phoenix park sites: </p>
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<li>Paseo Highlands Park, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027</li>
<li>Cashman Park, 22222 N. 44th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85050</li>
<li>Deer Valley Park, 19602 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027</li>
<li>Desert West Park, 6501 W. Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85035</li>
<li>El Reposo Park, 502 E. Alta Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042</li>
<li>Los Olivos Park, 2802 E. Devonshire Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016</li>
<li>Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St, Phoenix, AZ 85003</li>
<li>Pecos Park, 17010 S. 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85048</li>
<li>Rose Mofford Sports Complex, 9833 N. 25th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021</li>
<li>Verde Park, 916 E. Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85006</li>
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<p>After the clinic, there will be a fun non-competitive golf tournament and a special Best Dressed Golfer/Caddy Team contest. Best Dressed contest winners will receive a trophy and two tickets to the R.S. Hoyt Dream Day activities at the 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open. </p>
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<strong>Register online at jgaa.org</strong> or <strong>RSVP by calling 602-944-6168</strong>. The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 6. <br></p>
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| Phoenix Fire Honors January As Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, Combating Sleep Deprivation | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/fire/2620 | Fire | | 1/5/2023 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2620/cancer decon.jpg | https://youtu.be/tFRBQuUU8GE | Phoenix Fire Honors January As Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, Combating Sleep Deprivation | <div class="ExternalClass7619323E228C43ABB6C071C507E0C472"><html>
<p></p>Cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters according to the Centers for Disease Control. To bring attention to this troubling statistic, the month of January has been designated Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. <br><br>The Phoenix Fire Department in collaboration with city leadership and U.P.F.F.A. Local 493 are steadfast about keeping our firefighters healthy and supporting their longevity. In order to achieve this, the Phoenix Fire department puts an emphasis on the health and wellness of its first responders through a myriad of programs and resources. <br><br>The department conducts mandatory annual health screenings, issues the safest possible protective gear available, and provides supportive resources to empower firefighters to seek early cancer detection and treatment. <br><br>One of those resources includes comprehensive cancer screenings for all Phoenix first responders at Vincere Cancer Center. <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com/</a> . The program consists of comprehensive visits for Phoenix first responders to identify potential exposures to carcinogens on the job. In addition to discussing any risks the individual may have.<br><br>Sleep deprivation is another potential peril to firefighter's health and one that may cause cancer. According to a recent study at Harvard Medical School, almost 40% of firefighters suffer from sleep deprivation. The study demonstrated that sleep deficiency can be linked to cancer. <br><br>The Phoenix Fire Department has also addressed this issue. As the number of emergency dispatches continues to rise, busy firefighters now have an opportunity to rest more comfortably in between emergencies thanks to a generous donation of mattresses by Temper-Pedic. It is one more wellness tool that can be applied to our firefighter's health and welfare. <br><br>These are just a few of steps being taken to ensure our emergency responders have the most optimal resources available to protect them during their careers. <br><br><p>The Phoenix Fire Department is committed to offering the highest level of customer service to the community. Meanwhile, leadership of the Phoenix Fire Department and U.P.F.F.A. Local 493 continue to work hand in hand to protect firefighters long-term health.<br><br></p></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/fire | Video | fire |
| Critical Incident Briefing: December 21st, 2022 – 41st Avenue and Lydia Lane | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/2616 | Police | | 1/4/2023 7:00:00 AM | | https://youtu.be/hC-wG5-LVG0 | Critical Incident Briefing: December 21st, 2022 – 41st Avenue and Lydia Lane | <div class="ExternalClassFFCB9AD18DAB4DACBFCCD4214BC9DE2A"><html>WARNING: The attached video may contain strong language as well as graphic images which may be disturbing to some people. Viewer discretion is advised. The Phoenix Police Department has released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) which occurred around 8:45 am on December 21st, 2022.<br><br>This incident began in the area of 47th Avenue and Vineyard Road when officers attempted to pull over a vehicle involved in an unrelated investigation. The vehicle did not stop, and officers followed it to the area of 41st Avenue and Lydia Lane.<br><br>When the vehicle stopped, a man got out of the car, ran, and climbed a wall into a residential backyard. Officers searched the area and found the man as he reappeared in the front yard of a home. The man had a gun in his hand. Officers gave the man directions to drop the gun. The man raised the gun in the direction of a detective and that is when the officer involved shooting occurred. After the shooting, the man held the gun to his head as he moved toward a side gate.<br><br>Members of the Special Assignments Unit arrived and negotiated with the man for approximately three hours until he dropped the gun and was detained. The man was taken to the hospital, but it was later determined he did not suffer any injuries from the shooting.<br><br>The firearm used by the man was recovered.<br><br>A vehicle and a garage door were struck by officer gunfire. There were no injuries to officers or any community member.<br><br>The officer involved in this shooting has been with the department for seven years and is assigned to the South Mountain Precinct.<br><br>The detective involved in this shooting has been with the department for 22 years and is assigned to the Tactical Support Bureau.<br><br>Conclusions about whether the actions of the officers are consistent with department policy and the law will not be made until all facts are known and the investigation is complete. An internal investigation by the Professional Standard Bureau is currently underway, in addition to a criminal investigation. Once the criminal investigation is complete it will then be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. Public records law required redaction of certain personal identifying information before video is released publicly. That is why you may see some parts of Body Worn Camera (BWC) blurred or covered with a black box. Redacted video is released to local media in conjunction with the release of this Critical Incident Briefing for independent review and<br><br>publication. Complete, unedited versions of the BWC are released to attorneys and the courts as evidence in a criminal case.<br></html></div> | https://phoenix.gov/police | Video | police |
