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News from 2022

Holiday Reception with Special Legislative Guests on December 14, 2022

By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022

Joins us for a cheerful, relaxed evening and mingle with Chamber investors and elected officials. Heavy apps provided and a cash bar available.

Frontotemporal (FTD) Support Group - Virtual on December 13, 2022

By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022

Do you have a family member or friend diagnosed with a dementia involving the frontal lobes of the brain: Frontotemporal dementia; Primary progressive aphasia, or strokes in the frontal lobe?

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University of Arizona researchers work on three projects with USAID grants: 'This is a huge step forward'

By Sam Jackson | Dec 11, 2022

University of Arizona researchers are delving into global issues like climate change with funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Dec 10, 2022

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

Five score in double figures as Women's Basketball breaks free late to beat Yavapai College

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2022

The Pima Community College women's basketball team (5-2, 2-1 in ACCAC) trailed after the first half but bounced back in the second half on Saturday in a road win at Yavapai College (3-5, 0-2).

No. 4 Arizona rebounds from first loss, beats winless Cal

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2022

Azuolas Tubelis and Oumar Ballo combined for 42 points and 19 rebounds, and No. 4 Arizona bounced back from its first loss by holding off winless California 81-68 on Sunday.

Arizona Agrees to Contract Extension With Head Coach Jedd Fisch

By Press release submission | Dec 8, 2022

The University of Arizona and head football coach Jedd Fisch have agreed to a contract extension through the 2027 season, pending approval from the Arizona Board of Regents.

UArizona researchers expand humanitarian and resilience efforts with grants from USAID

By Press release submission | Dec 8, 2022

University of Arizona researchers with the Arizona Initiative for Resilience and Development are undertaking three projects with international impact thanks to grants from the United States Agency for International Development, or USAID.

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Pima County COVID-19 Update: 98.7% of infected residents alive as of Dec. 6

By Tucson Standard | Dec 7, 2022

Pima County has seen 302,920 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

Dillan Baker leads Aztecs with 27 points as Men's Basketball moves to 7-0

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2022

The Pima Community College men's basketball team (7-0, 3-0 in ACCAC) continued its hot start to the 2022-23 season as it won its seventh straight game on Saturday.

Hope you're enjoying your weekend, Tucson!

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2022

Chief Kasmar & Assistant Chief Silva stopped by Tommies Barber-Beauty for a haircut and chat.

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Bal on school's agriculture program: 'We're ... feeding the world'

By Sam Jackson | Dec 6, 2022

Teacher Craig Bal added an outdoor classroom to a local school's agriculture program.

Narcan Training This Week to Help With Opioid Overdoses

By Press release submission | Dec 6, 2022

Pima Community College, The City of Tucson's Community Safety, Health & Wellness Program, Pima County Health Department, and Thrive in the 05 neighborhoods will host a training on how to identify and respond to opioid overdoses.

Ribbon-cutting at the newly remodeled Public Safety Communications Department

By Press release submission | Dec 6, 2022

The official ribbon-cutting at the newly remodeled Public Safety Communications Department.

UArizona trains its first class of aspiring astronauts at Biosphere 2

By Press release submission | Dec 6, 2022

When Trent Tresch envisions the future of human spaceflight, he imagines not just a military or scientific presence on the moon and Mars, but also everyday people – plumbers, artists, journalists, teachers – from a variety of backgrounds and abilities.

Public Housing Waitlist to Open Jan. 3

By Press release submission | Dec 6, 2022

The pre-application period for families and individuals seeking to be placed on a waitlist for public housing, and Section 8 vouchers for the City of Tucson and Pima County will be open from Tuesday, Jan. 3, through Tuesday, Jan. 24.

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Help family and friends finish their projects by gifting a power tool from participating Pima County Ace Hardware stores

By Tucson Standard | Dec 5, 2022

Participating Pima County Ace Hardware stores make Christmas shopping easy with a wide selection of power tools.

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What grills to buy at participating Pima County Ace Hardware stores this holiday season

By Tucson Standard | Dec 5, 2022

The arrival of winter in Pima County doesn’t mean the barbeque has to be covered for the this holiday season.

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YETI coolers from participating Pima County Ace Hardware stores make great gifts for all friends and family

By Tucson Standard | Dec 5, 2022

Coolers from participating Pima County Ace Hardware stores make great gifts for friends and families that love to camp, hike, or go on adventures.

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Construction on Old Tucson movie set halted due to contract dispute: 'We're at least six months behind'

By Sam Jackson | Dec 3, 2022

Plans to revive moviemaking at the historic Old Tucson Wild West theme park have been put on hold, with officials citing a contract dispute.