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A 'tremendous advantage' for students: AR technology bound for JTED schools this fall

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 31, 2022

Pima Joint Technical Education District (JTED) students will be able to experience augmented reality (AR) simulations starting this fall.

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University of Arizona's water resources program receives honors: 'Water security is among the world's most pressing challenges'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 29, 2022

The University of Arizona (UA) recently received recognition for its water resources program.

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'Today we are seeing what is possible when the public and private sector come together to act on climate': Tucson Million Trees Program receives $50,000 donation

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 29, 2022

Mayor Regina Romero's Tucson Million Trees Program is receiving a $50,000 donation from the Southwest Gas Foundation.

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Pima County Director of Health announces 'our first probable case of monkeypox'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 15, 2022

The Pima County Health Department recently reported its first probable case of monkeypox in the county.

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Hiatt: Kelly 'seems to continue to place his party’s values over his Catholic values'

By Andy Nghiem | May 13, 2022

Earlier this week, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly voted for the Women's Health Protection Act in the U.S. Senate, which would have codified abortion nationwide, a bill some criticize as too extreme.

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Pima County Administrator resigns due to injury: 'He is in great health and speaks often about his eagerness to return to work'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 12, 2022

On April 4, Chuck Huckelberry announced that he is officially resigning from his position of Pima County Administrator.

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"On this very special St. Patrick’s Day to me, we are all Irish": 2022 Grand Marshal celebrates 35th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 18, 2022

Tucson Police Captain John Carlson was selected to serve as the 2022 Grand Marshal for the 35th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival of Tucson.

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'Kids can come here and get as much as they want for free': Tucson clothing bank helps out foster families in need

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 17, 2022

A clothing bank in Tucson is offering its services exclusively to foster families in need.

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'It’s actually really exciting': Owners of Tucson's Funny Foot Farm and Tucson Petting Zoo plan move after their rent doubles

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 3, 2022

The owners of Tucson's Funny Foot Farm and Tucson Petting Zoo are facing a dilemma – pay nearly double their regular rent or relocate.

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Arizona continues mask mandates in schools as survey shows 65% of Americans more concerned about children falling behind than spread of COVID-19

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 11, 2022

The state of Arizona is continuing to encourage schools to require masks in schools.

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Remote Tucson pilot program launched to attract remote workers to region

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 29, 2020

Startup Tucson recently launched a pilot program to attract remote workers to Southern Arizona, according to a news release by the City of Tucson.