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Head Brewmaster Tobias Zollo poses behind non alcoholic beer at the Weihenstephan brewery in Freising, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity, even at Oktoberfest

This year marked the first time an alcohol-free beer garden opened in Munich.

Vista Del Monte Neighborhood Association vice president Emily Ricketts signs a notarized amendment that would remove racist covenants from three out of the eight developments in her neighborhood.

Tucson midtown neighborhood moves to erase racist housing restrictions from historic covenants

Residents take action to remove outdated racial covenants and promote inclusivity.

(L to R:) Carlisle Ellis, Max Wingert, Dennis O'Dell and Amy Selegue rehearsing "Sorry, Wrong Number" for The Late Night Radio Hour.

Late Night Radio Hour offers a unique theatrical experience.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Monument Valley's important role in the classic westerns of John Ford & John Wayne; and a local librarian is recognized for his dedication to improving youth mental health.

Abbess Victoria Murray, in an image from the documentary film "Final Vows", produced & directed by Victoria Westover.

Final Vows: A documentary on aging, caring and faith

Also on Arizona Spotlight, The Rogue Theatre celebrates its 20th anniversary season and "Stories That Soar!" presents a boy's remembrance of his father.

Archeologist Dr. Deni Seymour at work in the desert unearthing artifacts.

Discovering dynamic history in "Coronado: The New Evidence".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Simon Donovan shares a story about a beloved dog named Betty.

Christine Grady Gorder holding the photo of her WWII sweetheart U.S Army Staff Sergeant Ward Sackal who was killed in combat in Europe. The 98 year old has visited has visited his grave in France 11 times.

A tale of true love that began in Tucson in 1943 continues today...

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit Valley of the Moon; Marquez Price on "digital detoxing"; and 65 years of local television history in the AZPM Video Archive.

The Nazis required everyone to have identity papers. Hellpap went back to Berlin many years after the Holocaust and found a copy of his in an archive. He was 10 years old when this photo was taken.

"The Holocaust and Beyond: From the Boy Who Escaped the Nazis"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The story of Nick C. Hall, the Mayor of Old Tucson, and a song about spreading love, joy, and hope.

Players scrimmage during Mama Blair's Basketball Camp at Desert View High School, July 26 2024.

Tucson basketball campers sample vegan nutrition

UA Wildcat Joseph Blair teaches healthy eating alongside hoops excellence.

A historic home on Speedway and Euclid is being relocated to a new area in the West University neighborhood to make room for new student housing in Tucson on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Historic homes near University of Arizona relocating

Developer Capstone Communities gave Joel Ireland, a resident of the West University neighborhood, the historic homes to be placed on a plot of land he owns.

From left to right: Lydia Millet, Molly McCloy, and Gabrielle Pietrangelo.

Sharing lived experience with keen observation.

On this Arizona Spotlight, hear three women who are telling vibrant stories across different mediums.

1975 Zoo Staff, Barry Ames, Joanna Gradillas, Marc Bruns, Angela Stewart, Alex Flores, Mike Flint, Ms. Boyle, Ann Dery, Sandra Hein, Gale Ferrick, Al Gallego, Shanda Martin, Kathy Kuehn, Garland Godbehere.

"Taking the camel to the drive-in?" Historian David Leighton's history of the Reid Park Zoo

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit the Word of Mouth Print Space; celebrate imagination at the Library's Megamania!! Festival; and meet the founder of the Naco Wellness Initiative.

10/17/12. Rebecca Brukman.
Image of landscape, featuring cloud cover, after monsoon.

Understanding men's mental health, and overcoming depression

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Pascua Yaqui Tribe welcome new leadership; and the legacy of screen actor Donald Sutherland.

Monument Valley's important role in the classic westerns of John Ford & John Wayne.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A local librarian is recognized for his dedication to youth mental health; and a personal story about what the U.S. flag can represent.

Monsoon clouds hover above a southern Arizona neighborhood.

UA Monsoon Madness returns for 2024

Hundreds are expected to enter the annual online contest to predict stormy weather.

Ten-Minute Dramas presents "Chemistry".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A program called "Red, White & Blue" wants veterans, first responders and their loved ones to get the mental and emotional help they need.

The 54th annual Tucson Juneteenth Festival: "It's a movement, not a moment."

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Richard Davis remembes growing up in Tucson's Black community; learn about Aphasia, and a place in Tucson offering friendship and support for those living with it; and go storm chasing with "Stories That Soar!"

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