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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.
Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson.

Pima County Wants Major League Baseball Back

Aug 16, 2017 Letter to MLB's Milwaukee Brewers pushes Kino Stadium for 2018 spring training.
A closeup of Willem de Kooning's "Woman-Ochre."

Man Who Found Stolen Masterpiece Tells His Tale in Tucson

Aug 14, 2017 Willem de Kooning's Woman-Ochre found behind the door of a bedroom in a Silver City ranch house.
A recreation of a gallery scene, with the Willem de Kooning painting "Woman - Ochre" at center.

De Kooning Painting Found, More Than 30 Years After Heist

Aug 11, 2017 'Woman - Ochre' was stolen from the University of Arizona Museum of Art in 1985, a baffling mystery for police and art historians.
Lano Dash assembles an art installation with her little sister, Sophia, and her friend, Renae. The piece will be featured at this year's Chick Magnet festival.

Tucson 'Hungry' for a Festival Like Chick Magnet

Aug 11, 2017 In its second year, the event creates a space and fills a gap in a sometimes male-dominated art scene, an organizer said.
Researchers at the University of Arizona point to "hoaxes, satire, propaganda and trolling" as categories of fake news.

Study Looks Into What Makes Fake News Fake

Aug 1, 2017 University of Arizona researchers put fake news stories into four categories.
The Loft Cinema posted this image on their Facebook page Jul 13 announcing renovation of the main theater was nearing completion.

Loft Cinema's Renovated Flagship Theater Reopens Thursday

Jul 17, 2017 The upgrade includes new seats and layout.
The living space above MOCA that will house the museum's artist-in-residence.

MOCA Opens Search for Artists-in-Residence

Jul 6, 2017 Program will run October through December.
Arizona Theatre Company Artistic Director David Ivers.

Arizona Theatre Company Appoints Artistic Director

Jul 3, 2017 David Ivers took the helm July 1 for the company's 51st season.
A Tucson family gathers after breaking fast during Ramadan, 2017.

Episode 143: How Do We Deal With This Heat?

Jun 23, 2017 Plus: Breaking Ramadan fast with a Tucson Muslim family.

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