| Agri-Food Tech Innovation Grant recipients named | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/environmental-programs/2398 | Environment & Sustainability | | 6/24/2022 10:30:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2398/Newsroom _OEP_1.jpg | | Agri-Food Tech Innovation Grant recipients named | <div class="ExternalClass2447CD2BC23645AD976DE7A7028DC810"><html>
<p>The Phoenix City Council <a href="/cityclerksite/City%20Council%20Meeting%20Files/6-15-22%20Formal%20Agenda-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">approved</a> seven recipients of the <a href="/oep/food-grants" target="_blank">Agri-Food Tech Innovation Grant</a> to help them adopt agri-food technologies and innovations into their operations.</p>
<p>The grant is part of the ARPA-funded <a href="/oep/food-overview" target="_blank">Phoenix Resilient Food System Initiative</a>, which provides for increased local food production and access to healthy foods; support for food banks, food pantries and community agencies; and business and employment opportunities throughout the food system spectrum.</p>
<p>The Office of Environmental Programs selected five recipients that are committed to advancing food equity through their modern methods and processes:</p>
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<a href="https://freshkube.com/?msclkid=a088bbb4d0b011ec89a257f28f5a93cf" target="_blank">FreshKube Inc.</a> </strong>will put the grant funding toward sensors, refrigeration, and solar panels as they help small growers and distributors. The money will allow them to build six mini containers and a portable micro-solar farm, giving growers cost-effective, transportable, temperature-controlled containers that can be powered by renewable energy.<br></li>
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<a href="https://sites.google.com/asu.edu/indoorfarminglab" target="_blank">Arizona State University (ASU) Indoor Farming Lab</a>
</strong> is focusing on Indoor Vertical Farming (IVF). The Agri-Food Tech Innovation Grant will help the research lab conduct two, three-day workshops about the benefits of IVF within the food system. Funds will pay for personnel, publication, and training expenses. ASU is also providing a 100% cost share match.</li>
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<a href="https://lehrgarden.com/" target="_blank">Lehr Innovations LLC</a>
</strong>, with its existing Linking Ecosystem and Hardware for Regeneration (LEHR) Gardens, is no stranger to agricultural technology. With this grant, Lehr Innovations will be able to improve growing efficiency by building a testing site to measure the differences in water usage, soil carbon sequestration, costs, and productivity between its LEHR gardens and traditional, in-ground farming methods.</li>
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<a href="http://www.nxthorizon.com/Home.html" target="_blank">NxT Horizon LLC</a>
</strong> uses aquaponics to help urban farmers maximize food yield without toxic wastes or chemical runoffs. Funds awarded to NxT Horizon will go toward developing a pilot program to demonstrate methods using the giant freshwater prawn within the Phoenix Backyard Garden Program's aquaponics garden system.</li>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/yobroaz/" target="_blank">YoBro Farms</a>
</strong> will expand its vertical microgreen growing business by implementing an outdoor, solar-powered farming system that will enhance resiliency and expand sustainable food production practices. The farm will use funds to buy photovoltaic supplies, a shed, and other materials.</li>
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<p>The Office of Mayor Kate Gallego is awarding funds to the following:<br></p>
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<a href="https://phxfood.coop/" target="_blank">Phoenix Food Cooperative</a>
</strong> will create the “Phoenix Cooperative Food Hub," a tech-enabled online directory and marketplace for producers, consumers, and distributors in the Phoenix food system. Grant funds will be used primarily for labor costs as Phoenix Food Cooperative establishes Phoenix's first cooperative grocery store that aggregates local food sources from Phoenix growers and producers and connects residents, retailers, and other consumers.</li>
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<a href="https://homerfarms.com/" target="_blank">Homer Farms Inc.</a>
</strong>, a vertical farm startup, will locate in Phoenix to build the first vertical farm in the City of Phoenix. The facility will use LED lights and deep-water hydroponic cultivation technologies, which will produce a minimum of 500,000 pounds of produce per year while using 95 percent less water than traditional agriculture. Grant funds will be used for equipment such as growing racks and lighting. </li>
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| Critical Incident Briefing: June 10, 2022 – 91st Avenue and McDowell Road | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/2397 | Police | | 6/24/2022 10:00:00 PM | | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dyrzqgg5X4 | Critical Incident Briefing: June 10, 2022 – 91st Avenue and McDowell Road | <div class="ExternalClass981DB1335D1C4D3EB02FFF2DDD533B68"><html>
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<strong>WARNING: The attached video may contain strong language as well as graphic images which may be disturbing to some people. Viewer discretion is advised.</strong>
<br> <br>The Phoenix Police Department has released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an in-custody death which occurred on June 10, 2022.</p>
<p>This incident occurred in the area of 91st Avenue and McDowell Road when Phoenix police received several calls about a man believed to be under the influence, banging his head against a vehicle, and acting erratic.</p>
<p>Officers were dispatched to the scene and learned the subject of the call may also be bleeding. Tolleson fire personnel were also dispatched. </p>
<p>The first officer to arrive at the business saw the subject of the call, later identified as Caleb Blair, and attempted to give him commands via a public announcement system. The officer saw Blair nude, and acting erratically. Additional officers arrived and Blair was detained for his safety and taken to a shady section of the parking lot. Officers also requested fire personnel, who were staging nearby, to respond to the scene.</p>
<p>Minutes later, the Tolleson Fire Department arrived on the scene and began treating Blair. After a short time, his handcuffs were removed to better provide medical care.</p>
<p>While being treated, Blair lost consciousness. Life saving measures were rendered, and he was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.</p>
<p>The officers involved in this incident are assigned to the Maryvale-Estrella Precinct and have 5, 6, and 7 years of service respectively, with the department.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Public records law requires 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 publication. Complete, unedited versions of the BWC are released to attorneys and the courts as evidence in a criminal case.<br></p>
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| Celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week – Consider a Career in Public Works! | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-works/2394 | Public Works (Trash and Recycling) | | 6/23/2022 3:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2394/Newsroom_PublicWorks_WRWW2022.png | | Celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week – Consider a Career in Public Works! | <div class="ExternalClassF9D5E09EC1064C1E8B842915CE40FB35"><html>
<p>With more than 600 employees under its Solid Waste arm, the City of Phoenix Public Works Department provides trash, recycling and other waste diversion services to more than 400,000 households within Phoenix's 500+ square miles. Last year, this team collected nearly 700,000 tons of refuse, recycling and green organics. Join us in thanking these public servants during <a href="https://www.wasterecyclingworkersweek.org/" target="_blank">Waste and Recycling Workers Week</a>, and every week, for their dedication to making Phoenix a clean and sustainable place to live.</p>
<p>Solid Waste Equipment Operators (SWEO), or garbage truck drivers, are at the heart of this massive operation. These professionals are reliable yet flexible – they always get the job done, but still make time to high-five excited toddlers along their routes.</p>
<p>As Phoenix rapidly grows, so does the need for these essential workers. The Public Works Department is actively recruiting to fill more than 40 SWEO vacancies. </p>
<p>A career as a SWEO is rewarding and has many opportunities for advancement and on-the-job training. There are opportunities for current CDL drivers and apprenticeships for those seeking their CDL. Learn more and apply at <a href="http://www.phoenix.gov/jobs" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/Jobs</a>.<br></p>
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| Operation Gun Crime Crackdown | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/2392 | Police | | 6/22/2022 6:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2392/Newsroom Graphic.png | | Operation Gun Crime Crackdown | <div class="ExternalClass89B6F2A2138F4DF189EB81DB0A730A61"><html>
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Local, County and Federal Authorities Announce Plan to Curb Gun Violence in Phoenix <br></h4><p>The Phoenix Police Department, in conjunction with county, and federal law enforcement agencies have announced a pilot-program to curb gun violence in Phoenix. “Operation Gun Crime Crackdown” is a multi-agency, multi-faceted focused enforcement aimed at reducing the number of violent gun crimes which have been plaguing our city.<br></p>
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Homicides with firearms are up 45% this year over the same time last year. Aggravated assaults with firearms are up 23% over the same time last year. The rise in gun crimes is not unique to Phoenix, it is a crisis happening across our nation.<br></p>
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“Guns are getting into the wrong hands leaving children without parents, families devastated and communities living in fear. We must do something to protect our children, our community’s officers, from gun violence,” said Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams. <br></p>
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The program is designed to focus on gun related crimes and allow for immediate follow-up in the hopes of identifying and arresting suspects. Ten Phoenix detectives will be assigned to the precincts with the highest gun related crimes. This will facilitate seamless communication with Neighborhood Enforcement Teams and patrol officers.<br></p>
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has agreed to embed agents with Phoenix’s Gun Crime Intelligence Unit which will allow quick access to the National Intelligence Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to assist in capturing and comparing ballistic evidence to aid in solving and preventing violent crimes involving firearms. <br></p>
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Supervisors from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office will be geographically assigned to coordinate directly with police precinct personnel. County Attorney Rachel Mitchell will also provide MCAO liaisons to work with Phoenix police to review gun cases that have been turned down for charges or sent back to detectives for additional investigation. The office will also focus efforts to ensure appropriate release conditions for those arrested.<br></p>
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Some gun crime cases are more appropriately prosecuted under federal laws. Both the ATF and the U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, Gary Restaino have committed to review cases and assist with possible federal charges when appropriate.<br></p>
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Law enforcement action is only successful with public support. Too many communities have become immune to the sound of gunfire in their neighborhoods. Those behind “Operation Gun Crime Crackdown” are urging people to call 911 if they hear gunfire in their area.<br></p>
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There is also a tip line for community members to call or email with any information they may have on someone they know who is illegally in possession of a firearm. This enforcement is not about taking guns away from law abiding citizens. It’s about getting guns out of the hands of criminals and those who are not supposed to have them. <br></p>
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“Operation Gun Crime Crackdown” will launch July 5, 2022.
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TIPS AND LEADS<br><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">PHONE: 602 644-5805 <br></span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">EMAIL: azactic.gov</span></p>
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Silent Witness<br><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">602-480-Witness (480-948-6377)<br></span><span style="color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;background-color:window;">602-480-Testigo (480-837-8446)</span><span style="color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;background-color:window;">
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| Phoenix COVID-19 Testing and Select Vaccination Events | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/em-and-hs/1399 | Emergency Management & Homeland Security | | 6/22/2022 5:15:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1399/Newsroom_Virus_Testing.jpg | | Phoenix COVID-19 Testing and Select Vaccination Events | <div class="ExternalClass131D530EBCB14408B49893E50E4B28BA"><html>
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<h2 class="ms-rteElement-H2">General Information</h2><h3>Face Mask Requirements After CDC Eases Guidelines</h3><p>In Feb. 2022, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a new set of measures that will allow people who are healthy and living in counties where the coronavirus poses a low or medium community risk level, to stop wearing a face mask in public settings.<a target="_blank" href="/newsroom/city-manager/2253"> As of Feb. 28, 2022, Maricopa County is at a medium risk level, so effective immediately, a face mask will not be required for most City employees</a>.<br></p><h3>Downtown Phoenix Buildings Are “By Appointment Only”<br></h3><p><a href="/newsroom/public-works/1084" target="_blank">Public access to the following downtown city of Phoenix buildings is currently by appointment only </a><br>Phoenix City Hall – 200 W. Washington St.<br>Calvin C. Goode Building – 251 W. Washington St.<br>Phoenix Public Transit Building – 302 N. First Ave</p><p></p><h3>City of Phoenix Impacted City Services Update</h3><p>
<a target="_blank" href="/newsroom/em-and-hs/1054">Learn what's impacted with current city services. Learn more.</a><br> </p><h3>Coronavirus Business & Resident Resources </h3><p>
<a target="_blank" href="/resources">Additional resources for Phoenix businesses, the workforce, and residents relating to COVID-19. Learn more.</a><br> </p><h3>Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Strategic Plan</h3><p>
<a target="_blank" href="/COVIDrelief">Information and updates on the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Strategic Plan funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Learn more.</a> <br> </p>
<h2>COVID-19 Testing<br></h2><p>We're all in this together.
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19?src=hash" target="_blank">#COVID19</a> testing with no out-of-pocket cost. The city of #PHX now has two #COVID19 mobile testing vans out in the community. A limited number of free at-home COVID-19 test kits and masks will be available at mobile testing events on a first-come, first-served basis. Note: The FDA has extended the shelf-life of iHealth COVID-19 antigen rapid tests.
<a href="https://ihealthlabs.com/pages/news" target="_blank">Learn more and check the expiration date of your test.</a><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"></span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;">
<strong>Mobile Van #1: </strong><a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">Vincere Cancer Center</a><br><strong>Mobile Van #2: </strong><a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">Premier Lab Solutions</a><br><strong>Blitz Vendor #1: </strong><a href="https://www.familytreehealthcare.com/" target="_blank">Equality Health</a><br><strong>Blitz Vendor #2: </strong><a href="https://www.onecommunityaz.com/" target="_blank">Family Tree Health Care</a><br> </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;">Free at-home COVID-19 test kits are also available at all <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations" target="_blank">17 Phoenix Library Locations</a>. The tests will be available in limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis.<br></p><h2> Vaccinations<br></h2><p>Select events marked with
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<span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong> offer COVID-19 tests and vaccines! For other vaccine locations see <a target="_blank" href="https://www.maricopa.gov/5659/COVID-19-Vaccine-Locations">Maricopa County Vaccine Finder</a> and
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.vaccines.gov/search/">Vaccines.gov seach</a>.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"></span></p><h3>Friday, June 24, 2022<br></h3><p>
<strong>Equality Health Event.</strong> Mitchell Elementary School<br> 1700 N. 41st Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85009<br><strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br>4:00 - 7:30 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.onecommunityaz.com/">https://www.onecommunityaz.com</a></p><p>
<strong>Family Tree Event.</strong> Arizona OIC<br> 39 E. Jackson St., Phoenix, AZ 85044<br><strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br> 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a href="https://www.familytreehealthcare.com/" target="_blank">https://www.familytreehealthcare.com</a></p><h3>Saturday, June 25, 2022<br></h3><p>
<strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Western Star Park<br> 4425 E. Western Star Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85044<br> 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.<br> Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://vincerecancer.com/">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Monday, June 27, 2022<br></h3><p>
<strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Cesar Chavez Park<br> 7858 S. 35th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85339<br> 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><h3>Tuesday, June 28, 2022<br></h3><p>
<strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Cortez Park<br> 3434 W. Dunlap, Phoenix, AZ 85051<br> 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.<br> Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://vincerecancer.com/">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><p>
<strong>Equality Health Event.</strong> Choice Learning Academy<br> 5330 N. 23rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85015<br><strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br>2:15 - 6:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.onecommunityaz.com/">https://www.onecommunityaz.com</a></p><h3>Wednesday, June 29, 2022<br></h3><p>
<strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Solano Park<br> 5625 N. 17th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85015<br><strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br> 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><p>
<strong>Equality Health Event.</strong> Girls Innovation Academy/Preschool Campus<br> 4730 W. Campbell Ave., Phoenix, AZ<br><strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br>2:15 - 6:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.onecommunityaz.com/">https://www.onecommunityaz.com</a></p><p>
<strong>Family Tree Event.</strong> Zion Institute<br> 1522 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85042<br><strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br>8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.familytreehealthcare.com/">https://www.familytreehealthcare.com</a></p><h3>Thursday, June 30, 2022<br></h3><p>
<strong>Equality Health Event.</strong> Morris K Udall Elementary School<br> 3715 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85009<br><strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br>4:00 - 7:30 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.onecommunityaz.com/">https://www.onecommunityaz.com</a></p><h3>Friday, July 1, 2022<br></h3><p>
<strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> El Reposo Park<br> 502 E. Alta Vista Rd. , Phoenix, AZ 85042<br><strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br> 7:15 - 1:15 p.m.<br> Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://vincerecancer.com/">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Tuesday, July 5, 2022<br></h3><p>
<strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Roadrunner Park<br> 3502 E Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032<br> 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><h3>Saturday, July 9, 2022<br></h3><p>
<strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> El Oso Park<br> 3451 N. 75th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85033<br> 7:15 - 1:15 p.m.<br> Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://vincerecancer.com/">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Wednesday, July 13, 2022<br></h3><p>
<strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Santa Maria Park<br> 3425 S. 71st Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85043<br> 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><h3>Saturday, July 16, 2022<br></h3><p>
<strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Cortez Park<br> 3434 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85051<br> 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><h3>Monday, July 18, 2022<br></h3><p>
<strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Paradise Valley Park<br> 17642 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85032<br> 7:15 - 1:15 p.m.<br> Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://vincerecancer.com/">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Tuesday, July 26, 2022<br></h3><p>
<strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Falcon Park<br> 3420 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85009<br> 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.<br> Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://vincerecancer.com/">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Saturday, July 30, 2022<br></h3><p>
<strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Falcon Park<br> 3420 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85009<br><strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br> 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p> <br><br></div>
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