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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.
Helen Musselman in her motorcycle shop.

'Motorcycle Great-Great-Grandmama': Tucson's Motorcycle Maven Turns 100

Jun 23, 2017 Helen Musselman started her motorcycle shop with her husband Pappy in 1945.

Community Support Gives Día de San Juan Festival New Life

Jun 22, 2017 When organizers announced its cancellation earlier this year, the community rallied.

Harvesting a Sonoran Desert Delicacy: The Cholla Bud

Jun 16, 2017 Learn how to forage for cholla buds and process them for consumption.
Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tuscson.

Tucson Awaits New Catholic Bishop; Kicanas to Retire

Jun 9, 2017 'Mysterious' process kept under wraps until the pope selects the next bishop.
The Islamic Center of Tucson, 2011.

Tucson Muslims Take Desert Heat in Stride During Ramadan

May 26, 2017 The holy month of fasting and prayers will be observed in Tucson and around the world.
Puppies at Pima Animal Care Center July 8, 2015.

Pima Animal Care Center Facing Overcrowding Crisis

May 16, 2017 The shelter has no space for incoming dogs.

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