? New Neighborhood Pre-Sales + Storm Causes Power Outage

Morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Scottsdale Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town...

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a heavy thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. AR Concepts plans to open a chicken sandwich-coffee shop hybrid in Old Town Scottsdale over Labor Day weekend. AR Concepts is the owner and operator of Mesquite Fresh Street Mex in Old Town Scottsdale. Its new concept will be called Chickadees Chicken and Fries and Grindhouse Coffee Bar. It will be located at the corner of Buckboard Trail and Indian Plaza. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
2. A new master-planned Scottsdale community is offering pre-sales. The 37-lot Rosewood Highlands neighborhood is located near McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The community offers six different exterior styles. Click to learn more about the neighborhood. (Arizona Foothills Magazine)
3. Thousands of Maricopa County residents lost power on Friday morning due to a storm. Utility poles were reportedly knocked down due to the strong winds that impacted the valley. Almost 10,000 customers had no electricity in the early morning hours but power was quickly restored. About 1.22 inches of rain fell during the storm. (KTAR)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Mystical, Madcap Mardi Gras Magic At Salt River Tubing (9:00 AM)
• SCUCC Open Arts Studio At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Scottsdale Police Department is collecting applications for its new Communications Dispatcher through Sep. 5. Click here to apply. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Fire Department is reminding drivers that washes and streets become suddenly dangerous during a Monsoon Storm. Don't attempt to enter a flooded area this weekend during expected rain. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• Did you know that twice as many adults drown in Maricopa County each year compared to children? Don't ever swim impaired. Don't swim alone. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)

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? Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master?s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.