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Pima County COVID-19 Update: 98.7% of infected residents alive as of Nov. 29

By Tucson Standard | Nov 30, 2022

Pima County has seen 300,594 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

525-million-year-old fossil defies textbook explanation for brain evolution

By Press release submission | Nov 30, 2022

Fossils of a tiny sea creature that died more than half a billion years ago may compel a science textbook rewrite of how brains evolved.

Chef Charleen Badman of FnB Scottsdale and the Blue Watermelon Project visited Davis Bilingual Magnet School

By Press release submission | Nov 30, 2022

Chef Charleen Badman of FnB Scottsdale and the Blue Watermelon Project visited Davis Bilingual Magnet School to help students rethink their relationships with food.

Step Up on December 1, 2022

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2022

Come see all the Middle and High School options! Visit tusd1.org/StepUpExpo to learn more.

Study aims to reduce firefighter cancer risk

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2022

A new study by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences and Arizona State University, in collaboration with their fire service research partners, will examine ways to reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease among firefighters.

Wednesday Fun: Art Afternoon! on November 30, 2022

By Press release submission | Nov 28, 2022

Wrap up your month with a fun art project!

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero Chosen for Highly Selective Fellowship

By Press release submission | Nov 28, 2022

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero was selected recently for the Class of 2023 Rodel Fellowship, considered the nation’s premier leadership development program for elected leaders.

Ducey recognizes Adoption Awareness Month: 'Every child deserves a safe and loving home with a permanent family'

By Sam Jackson | Nov 26, 2022

Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ) proclaimed that November is Adoption Awareness Month in Arizona.

Tucson police chief on safety program: 'In Tucson, violent crime overwhelmingly is gun crime'

By Sam Jackson | Nov 26, 2022

To end gun violence, the Tucson Police Department plans to join the U.S. Department of Justice's National Public Safety program, as announced at a recent press conference.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Nov 26, 2022

The following parishes in the Tucson Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Ribbon Cutting - Infinite Prism Body Piercing on November 29, 2022

By Press release submission | Nov 25, 2022

Infinite Prism Body Piercing is celebrating their opening day with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Students at Warren Elementary School met high school foreign exchange students from all over the world

By Press release submission | Nov 25, 2022

Students at Warren Elementary School met high school foreign exchange students from all over the world on Friday in celebration of International Education Week.

Arizona State Board of Dispensing Opticians issues one optical establishment license in ZIP Code 85711 during October

By Tucson Standard | Nov 24, 2022

The Arizona State Board of Dispensing Opticians issued one optical establishment license in the ZIP Code 85711 during October, according to the State of Arizona.

Researchers develop drug to treat Alzheimer's disease in Down syndrome patients

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2022

When a baby is born, each cell in his or her body contains 23 pairs of chromosomes or 46 chromosomes in total, with half coming from each parent. At least, this is the case most of the time.

#ReadBlack Book Club on November 26, 2022

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2022

Pima County Public Library’s Kindred Team invites you to Read Black

Pima County COVID-19 Update: 98.6% of infected residents alive as of Nov. 22

By Tucson Standard | Nov 23, 2022

Pima County has seen 298,146 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

Mapping rock glaciers to understand their future on Earth and Mars

By Press release submission | Nov 23, 2022

Standing on a rock glacier is what Tyler Meng imagines it would be like to stand on the surface of Mars

Thank you Ruby Bridges for coming out and speaking to our community

By Press release submissiokn | Nov 23, 2022

Thank you Ruby Bridges for coming out and speaking to our community about your experience as a civil rights advocate.

Arizona State Board of Barbers issues one barber shop license in ZIP Code 85719 during October

By Tucson Standard | Nov 22, 2022

The Arizona State Board of Barbers issued one barber shop license in the ZIP Code 85719 during October, according to the State of Arizona.

Pima Community College Board Member Catherine Ripley Resigns

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2022

Catherine Ripley is resigning from the Pima Community College Governing Board to spend more time taking care of her elderly mother.