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Tax Filing Deadline Wednesday; Here's How to Get Help

Apr 13, 2015 United Way adds volunteers to its assistance program for final push to file on time.

METRO WEEK: Pima County Foster Care System Remains Overwhelmed

Apr 10, 2015 There are more children than homes and prevention the best plan, court director says

New Community Would Add 28,000 Homes in Benson

Apr 10, 2015 'Villages at Vigneto' proposal working its way through town government
Water levels at the Colorado River basin.

Report: Colorado River Most Endangered River in US

Apr 7, 2015 Three human-caused sources listed as dangerous for river that flows through Arizona.
Approaching a runway at Tucson International Airport

Can New Road Help Raytheon Expand in Tucson?

Apr 7, 2015 Defense contractor's CEO discusses growth prospects in interview after roadway groundbreaking.
Elected officials from Tucson, Pima County and Arizona's congressional delegation scoop dirt in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project to move Hughes Access Road a half-mile south of its location. The new road will be called Aerospace Parkway.

METRO WEEK: Tucson as Transportation Hub, One Road at a Time

Apr 3, 2015 Pima County begins building road, leaving Raytheon, Tucson International Airport more land.

Experts Say Downtown Revitalization Taking Effect

Apr 3, 2015 Local efforts draw young entrepreneurs to downtown.
The corner of Broadway Boulevard and Country Club Road.

Proposed Broadway Road Expansion Plan Now Public

Apr 1, 2015 Plan would widen the road to six lanes east of downtown through Country Club Road
Elected officials from Tucson, Pima County and Arizona's congressional delegation scoop dirt in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project to move Hughes Access Road a half-mile south of its location. The new road will be called Aerospace Parkway.

Pima County Breaks Ground to Give Raytheon Expansion Room

Apr 1, 2015 Project is first step in economic development opportunity for southern tier of Tucson.
Local and national companies have more than 5,000 jobs and internships up for grabs at the UA's Spring Career Days.

UA Careers Fair Brings Students, Employers Together

Mar 31, 2015 More than 5,000 job and internships offered during two-day event on Tucson campus.
Route of Aerospace Parkway, 5-mile, $12.7 million roadway on Tucson's South Side.

Pima County Breaking Ground on Aerospace Parkway

Mar 30, 2015 New road protects Raytheon, anchors larger economic development plan for South Side.
The 25-panel solar power system set-up of the roof of Enrique Ward's home.

TEP Wants to Reduce Solar Energy Buy-Back Rates

Mar 25, 2015 Utility would pay about 20% less to residential customers for excess electricity generation.

Pima County Invites Public Input on Comprehensive Plan

Mar 23, 2015 Pima Prospers is a blueprint for community services
The University of Arizona's Tech Launch Arizona helped UA professor Yi-Chang Chiu get Metropia launch the application

New App Aims to Speed Your Tucson Commute

Mar 20, 2015 Metropia's maker came out of UA business incubator

The Many Facets of Commercial Real Estate

Mar 20, 2015 The Friday Business Report features AZPM's Zac Ziegler and Inside Tucson Business Editor Thelma Grimes.
Traffic on Congress Street.

New Bill Would Establish Insurance Requirements for Ridesharing

Mar 19, 2015 Those using ride-for-hire apps would need insurance beyond personal plan

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