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A view of downtown Bisbee.

Facing Loss of State Funding, Bisbee to Roll Back Bag Ban

Oct 31, 2017 Version of resolution being drafted would make the ban voluntary, but reserve the city's right to challenge the state in court.
Alexis Rivera and José Luis Puerta are members of Grupo Rikén, which plays traditional music from Puerto Rico and other places.

Tucsonans Join Forces to Help Puerto Rico

Oct 30, 2017 Fundraiser hopes to provide needed cash to the island.
Best-selling children's book author and artist Todd Parr.

Children's Book Author Todd Parr Coming to Tucson

Oct 27, 2017 Adults may not know who Parr is, but millions of young readers around the world consider him a literary superstar.
Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier speaks at Tucson Police Department on South Stone Avenue.

Officials Gather to Raise Domestic-Violence Awareness

Oct 18, 2017 Emerge Center Against Domestic Violence brought together public safety, elected officials to 'Paint Pima Purple.'
Lighting the flame to roast green chiles at a farmers market in Tucson.

Tucson Tourism Official 'Confident' in Partnership Despite UNESCO Withdrawal

Oct 13, 2017 Tucson was named a "creative city of gastronomy" by the U.N. organization in 2015.
Tucson Modernism Week 2017 takes place Saturday, Oct. 7 through Sunday Oct. 15.

Tucson Modernism Week Showcases City's Mid-Century Modern Heritage

Oct 11, 2017 This year highlights the contributions of women designers, artists and architects in Tucson.
The marching band attracts students from all grades who play various instruments.

Anniversary Celebration Brings Marching Band's Past and Present In Step

Oct 5, 2017 Catalina Foothills High School reunites current and former band members for its 25th year.
Bishop of the Diocese of Tucson Edward Joseph Weisenburger.

Diocese of Tucson Introduces New Bishop

Oct 3, 2017 Edward Joseph Weisenburger comes to Tucson after serving as Bishop of Salina, Kansas.
Prickly Pear cactus.

Food Fiesta Showcases Treats from the Sonoran Desert

Oct 3, 2017 Event includes harvesting and cooking demonstrations, mesquite pod milling.
The entrance to Saguaro National Park east.

National Public Lands Day Brings Chance to Enjoy the Outdoors, Give Back

Sep 29, 2017 Federal land managers are looking for volunteers to help with restoration and improvement projects near Tucson.
The Flowing Wells Library entrance as it looked before the 2017 renovation plan began.

Flowing Wells Library to Expand Footprint, Services

Sep 26, 2017 The branch closes on Saturday, Sept. 30 for what is expected to be a year-long renovation project.
An illustration of possible changes coming to the building that housed Wig-O-Rama.

CVS Nixes Plans for Store in Iconic Downtown Building

Sep 18, 2017 But other big names are coming to the block.
Patagonia Lake State Park and surrounding protected areas provide habitats for many species of wildlife.

State Park Benefits from Summer Monsoon

Sep 11, 2017 Rain adds welcome water to the popular destination.

App Gives New Perspective to Walk Up Tumamoc Hill

Sep 11, 2017 Tumamoc Tour's stories are timed to an average walking pace of people trekking up the hill.
University of Arizona's 22nd president, Robert C. Robbins.

New UA President Robbins Considers Safety in Free-Speech Issues

Aug 25, 2017 Says he would reject extremist request if it put students at risk
A view of Tucson from Tumamoc Hill.

Tucson Turns 242, Though Some Put Age at 4,000

Aug 21, 2017 Community celebration to include native foods, cannon fire on the presidio grounds.

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