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An artists rendering of what the new buildings at the Foothills Mall would look like.

The Buzz: What is the future of Southern Arizona's shopping malls?

As the holiday shopping season kicks off, we look at how retail hubs are trying to stay relevant.

After two decades of drought, parts of Lake Mead that were once underwater have been exposed as the lake falls to historically low levels.

Deadline approaching for drought financial relief

The federal goverment has money available to offset the cost of the drought.

Downtown Tucson is seen in the distance from the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Country Club Road.

The Buzz: Sunshine Mile project complete after years of work

Renovation to downtown's eastern gateway has been a topic since the 1990s.

The University of Arizona College of Applied Science and Technology in Sierra Vista. November 2022

Raising money to keep local talent home.

The University of Arizona College of Applied Science and Technology wants to keep graduates in the local area.

This rendering shows what architects propose for the redesign of the Fox Theatre.

Fox Theatre/Rio Nuevo deal helps pave the way for expansion

The revitalization district is selling the property for $100 and offering matching funds for the project.

Mercedes Diaz brings out an order for a customer at Café 54 on Sept. 27, 2022. Research finds that two-thirds of people living with severe mental illness “express a strong desire for work.” There is also evidence that employment for people with severe mental illness can lead to better long-term health outcomes.

‘Fresh food, fresh start’: Tucson cafe doubles as training program for people with mental illness

Located in downtown Tucson, Café 54 serves as an employment training program for people with mental health conditions or developmental disabilities.

Story of a Startup

Tucson is rapidly becoming a hub for startups, and one emerging company is CarbeniumTec.

FernDiggidy Sweets & Treats dessert Mason jars are sold at the Uptown Farmers Market in Phoenix, Retail Therapy AZ in Glendale and Main Street Harvest community grocer in Mesa. September 2022.

As Arizona recovers from pandemic, Black entrepreneurs still face challenges

Black business owners, who as of 2021, have the lowest entrepreneurship rates of any single race and ethnicity in the U.S.

Sadhana Ravishankar has spent her career keeping agricultural products in Arizona safe, and was recently awarded Inventor of the Year by Tech Launch Arizona for developing natural antimicrobial washes.

Palm trees reflect off the storefront of a business in midtown Tucson that certifies medical marijuana cards.

Drop in medical marijuana card-holders forces businesses to adapt

Since the passing of Prop 207, medical marijuana certifications have dropped by 46%.

A worker demonstrates her skills at the Chicago Women in Trades facility. Illinois was one of the top 10 states for union representation last year, at 13.9% of workers, more than 2.5 times Arizona’s rate of 5.4%, despite slow gains in the state.

Union membership in Arizona inches up

The state still trails much of the nation.

A For Rent sign in front of a home in the Sam Hughes neighborhood.

The Buzz: How the short-term rental market is changing in Arizona

The state's hold on regulations has loosened, but some municipalities want more control.

Gov. Doug Ducey delivers the annual State of the State address online due to COVID-19. Jan. 11, 2021

Ducey to focus on semiconductors in Taiwan visit

The governor will also visit South Korea.

The port of entry in Douglas, Arizona in April 2016.

GSA hosts public meeting expanding Douglas’ Port of Entry

The new port is a project that many has been in the works for years.

Bankruptcies in AZ dropped in 2022

Fiscal year saw filings drop by 23 percent

Confidence does not always convey the best impression at business meetings

Findings from a new study on group interaction could be extended to family relationships.

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