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Group Mentor Program in Tucson Teaches Male Youth About Healthy Relationships
The Tucson group’s data shows boys who participate in weekly talking circles show higher rates of improvement in grades, fewer disciplinary actions, greater emotional intelligence scores, and better social skills.
Unleash Your Inner Detective at These 6 Tucson Escape Rooms
Teleport to the 1970s or escape from Dracula’s castle in these Tucson escape rooms.
Need a Break From the Kids? Check Out These 5 Great Summer Staycation Deals in Tucson.
Summer can be slow for hotels in Arizona—which means great deals for your quick getaways. Here are five deals you won’t want to miss in Tucson.
This Tucson Teacher Was Frustrated With His School’s Leadership—So He Started a Union
Teachers from BASIS North Tucson voted 34-17 last month to become the first unionized charter school in Arizona.
African American History Museum in Tucson Aims to Preserve Black History and Fight for Social Change
The African American Museum of Southern Arizona officially opened on Jan. 14 in Tucson.
Tucson Banned Income-Based Housing Discrimination. Will Phoenix?
Activists are calling on Phoenix City Council to ban housing discrimination based on source of income.
14 of the Best Tucson Restaurants to Check Out
With a diverse and creative culinary scene, Arizona’s second-largest city is a foodie’s dream.
11 of the Best Things to Do When You’re in Tucson
Old Pueblo is filled with Native American, Spanish, and Mexican cultural influences, including history, art, good food, and outdoor fun. You won’t want to miss a single attraction on this list.
‘He Is Beholden to a Power-Hungry Billionaire’: Blake Masters’ Tucson Classmates and Teachers Urge Arizona to not Elect Him
Masters’ hometown paper published a letter signed by former classmates, teachers, and alumni from Green Fields Country Day School, urging fellow Arizonans not to vote for him.
Tucson to Name Music Hall for Native Daughter Linda Ronstadt
“Linda Ronstadt is a beloved daughter of Tucson. It is time to honor her legacy and her ability to tell the story of our culture through music.”
First Lady Touts Biden Cancer Initiative in Tucson Visit
Biden met with tribal health officials and leaders of the University of Arizona Cancer Center, who discussed their joint efforts to improve cancer screening and treatment for Native Americans.
Tucson Voters Have the Chance to Raise Their Minimum Wage on Tuesday
Voters in Tucson are being asked to approve a new minimum wage higher than Arizona’s current baseline pay.
Tucson Wanted To Require COVID-19 Vaccines For All City Employees. Arizona’s Attorney General Called It Illegal.
As of last month, 76% of city employees had been vaccinated against COVID-19, while 546 employees had requested an exemption from getting the vaccine.
Tucson Cathedral Welcomes Return of Mariachi Mass After Silence During COVID Pandemic
After more than a year of silence due to the pandemic, mariachis are back playing Sunday services at Tucson’s St. Augustine Cathedral.
Biden to Nominate Tucson Police Chief to Lead US Border Agency
Tucson police Chief Chris Magnus has been with the department since 2016. His appointment must first get U.S. Senate confirmation. President Joe Biden intends to nominate Tucson police Chief Chris Magnus to lead the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency, according...
For Survivors of the Jan. 8 Tucson Shooting, Every Week Is National Gun Violence Survivors Week
By early February, the United States has more gun deaths per capita than other developed nations see during the entire year. Pam Simon wears a gold necklace around her neck in memory of 9-year-old Christina-Taylor Green. Green was the youngest victim of the Jan. 8,...
‘Tucson Never Stops Fighting’: 10 Years Later, Gabby Giffords, Mark Kelly and Other Arizonans Reflect on Fatal Shooting
In 2011, former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 18 others were shot during an event in southern Arizona, just outside of Tucson.
Tucson Enacts Nightly Curfew in Hopes of Cutting Down COVID-19 Spread
Residents not performing “essential activities” are required to refrain from leaving their residence from 10 p.m until 5 a.m. until Dec. 22.
This Tucson Educator Is Excited to Dump DeVos
For Esperanza Freitchen, replacing Betsy DeVos with an educator at the Department of Education is the cherry on top of a Biden presidency.
Kamala Harris’ Virtual Event in Tucson Focuses on Economic Recovery
Kamala Harris spoke virtually to a group of Latino business owners in Tucson on Saturday, including the owners of beloved Mexican restaurant Los Jarritos.
Nearly Half of This Tucson Prison Unit’s Inmates Have COVID-19
More than 8,000 inmates in Arizona have tested positive for the coronavirus, as well as almost 600 corrections department staff.
Phoenix and Tucson Mayors Ask Trump Not to Send Federal Agents to Arizona
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero joined over a dozen mayors across the country asking the Trump administration not to send federal agents to American cities.
The Tucson Police Chief Offered to Resign Over a Man Dying in Custody. The Mayor Said No.
The chief offered his resignation a day after the death went public. The city council and city manager would have to approve resignation.
Tucson-Based NASCAR Driver Alex Bowman Says Confederate Flag Ban Was The Right Move
“There’s no reason to have anything that makes anybody uncomfortable to come to a NASCAR race.”
Ice Cube Just Asked Tucson to Take Another Look at Their Police-Filming Ordinance
A unanimous vote in favor of an ordinance designed to curb the filming of crime scenes has received an outpouring of criticism online.
Over 40 UPS Workers Got Sick With COVID in Tucson — And It Didn’t Stop There
At least 43 workers have fallen ill with COVID-19 at a Tucson UPS facility — and now they’re taking it home
Six Tucson Restaurants That Can Meet Your Taco Tuesday Takeout and Delivery Needs
Tucsonans can support these six local Mexican restaurants by ordering takeout or delivery for Taco Tuesday.
‘Much Love, Hermano’: Tucson Community Heartbroken Over Sudden Death of Supervisor Richard Elias
Tucsonans are heartbroken after longtime Arizona Democrat Richard Elias died Saturday morning. He was 61 years old.
Tucson Offering Free Toilets to Reduce Water Waste
The city of Tucson is are working to cut down on water usage by offering to replace some families’ old, leaky toilets for free.