Repeated Trump, Pence visits cement Arizona’s status as a battleground
1 DAY AGO - WASHINGTON – If there was any doubt that Arizona will be a battleground in this fall’s Expand
1 DAY AGO - WASHINGTON – If there was any doubt that Arizona will be a battleground in this fall’s presidential election, a look at the travel itineraries this week of the first and second families should clear it up.… Collapse
Sabino Canyon Re-Opening Today But No Tram or Visitor Center
1 DAY AGO - After a double-whammy of COVID and summer fires, Sabino Canyon recreation area is partially Expand
1 DAY AGO - After a double-whammy of COVID and summer fires, Sabino Canyon recreation area is partially reopening today, Monday, Sept. 21. While the Recreation Area itself will open, the shuttle and the visitor center will remain closed. The Forest Service says they are working to open these amenities "as soon as possible."
"We've worked to implement emergency treatments so we can provide as many recreation opportunities to the public as possible," said CJ Woodard, Santa Catalina District ranger.… Collapse
Tucson Botanical Gardens host Dia de los Muertos exhibit
4 DAYS AGO - The Tucson Botanical Gardens has opened a Dia de los Muertos-themed exhibit after COVID-19 forced Expand
4 DAYS AGO - The Tucson Botanical Gardens has opened a Dia de los Muertos-themed exhibit after COVID-19 forced them to close their doors in March. “La Calavera Catrina'' decorates midtown with nine-foot-tall depictions of Mexican cultural figures as joyful skeletal sculptures.… Collapse
Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Friday, Sept. 18: Total Cases Close in on 213K; UA Students Asked To Self-Quarantine; No Trick-or-Treating This Year; County Test Sites Open
4 DAYS AGO - With 1,281 new cases reported today, the number of Arizona’s confirmed novel coronavirus cases Expand
4 DAYS AGO - With 1,281 new cases reported today, the number of Arizona’s confirmed novel coronavirus cases closed in on 213,000 as of Friday, Sept. 18, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Pima County had seen 24,313 of the state’s 212,942 confirmed cases.… Collapse
County Health Department Now Offering Second Round Pop-Up Testing with Emphasis Around UA
5 DAYS AGO - Today, the Pima County Health Department announced a partnership with the State and FEMA to offer Expand
5 DAYS AGO - Today, the Pima County Health Department announced a partnership with the State and FEMA to offer "pop-up" testing at multiple locations around Tucson. … Collapse
Now Hear This
6 DAYS AGO - This year has been hell for many people. Musicians, along with the venues that host them, have Expand
6 DAYS AGO - This year has been hell for many people. Musicians, along with the venues that host them, have been battered in 2020.… Collapse
Irie Vibrations, pandemic style
6 DAYS AGO - After live-streaming sessions on Instagram, a local DJ is rapidly building a worldwide following Expand
6 DAYS AGO - After live-streaming sessions on Instagram, a local DJ is rapidly building a worldwide following and scoring big gigs
Not even a shelter-in-place order can slow down DJ Jahmar Anthony's hustle. The 32-year-old is known for being one of Southern Arizona's hardest working DJs.… Collapse
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Arizona jobless rate plummets in August, nearing pre-pandemic levels
1 DAY AGO - WASHINGTON – Arizona’s unemployment rate plummeted last month to almost pre-pandemic levels, Expand
1 DAY AGO - WASHINGTON – Arizona’s unemployment rate plummeted last month to almost pre-pandemic levels, falling from 10.7% in July to 5.9% in August, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.… Collapse
Arizonan on Trump’s Short List for Supreme Court Has Low Profile
1 DAY AGO - WASHINGTON – When President Donald Trump sits down to pick a Supreme Court nominee to take the Expand
1 DAY AGO - WASHINGTON – When President Donald Trump sits down to pick a Supreme Court nominee to take the seat of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday, Phoenix native Bridget Bade will be on the list. … Collapse
XIXA announces second album with single "Genesis Of Gaea"
4 DAYS AGO - Tucson's favorite darkly psychedelic caballeros are back with the lead single to their second LP Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Tucson's favorite darkly psychedelic caballeros are back with the lead single to their second LP Genesis, set to release Feb. 19, 2021.… Collapse
Sarandon, Faust and Chuck Berry Highlight Streaming Offerings at The Loft and Open Air Cinema Continues
4 DAYS AGO - Five new streaming films and a continuation of their popular Open Air Cinema series are the Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Five new streaming films and a continuation of their popular Open Air Cinema series are the highlights this week at The Loft Cinema.
Want to go enjoy a movie sitting under the stars? Visit here to get the details.… Collapse
Arizona officials work to boost census responses with time running out
4 DAYS AGO - WASHINGTON – A federal judge could decide next week whether to force the Census Bureau to extend Expand
4 DAYS AGO - WASHINGTON – A federal judge could decide next week whether to force the Census Bureau to extend its 2020 count for another month, but state and local groups working to ensure a high response rate said they are taking no chances.… Collapse
Serena Gabriel heals with ambience on 'Inanna's Dream
5 DAYS AGO - A new collaboration between two Tucson musicians serves as a welcome reprieve from the lingering Expand
5 DAYS AGO - A new collaboration between two Tucson musicians serves as a welcome reprieve from the lingering summer. Inanna’s Dream by Tucsonan Serena Gabriel was composed as an “ambient sonic odyssey,” drifting between the worlds of new age, drone and electronic music.… Collapse
Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Thursday, Sept. 17: Total Cases Jump Past 211K; County Discourages Halloween Trick-or-Treating; TEP Extends Shut-Off Moratorium; County Test Sites Open
5 DAYS AGO - With 1,753 new cases reported today, the number of Arizona’s confirmed novel coronavirus cases Expand
5 DAYS AGO - With 1,753 new cases reported today, the number of Arizona’s confirmed novel coronavirus cases topped 211,000 as of Thursday, Sept. 17, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. … Collapse
More or Less
6 DAYS AGO - The U.S. House of Representatives is set to legalize weed, but the Senate will probably stub out Expand
6 DAYS AGO - The U.S. House of Representatives is set to legalize weed, but the Senate will probably stub out the bill
As Arizona pot advocates await the results of November's vote on Proposition 207 (AKA Smart and Safe Arizona) that would allow adults to consume cannabis without a hassle, the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives is poised to vote next week on legislation that would go a long way toward normalizing the plant in the eyes of the law. House Resolution 3884, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, is a federal attempt at legalization, following the lead of a majority of states that have already decriminalized pot in some form.… Collapse
A new message
6 DAYS AGO - Marianne Dissard launches cover series
For singer Marianne Dissard, Expand
6 DAYS AGO - Marianne Dissard launches cover series
For singer Marianne Dissard, as with many musicians, 2020 is full of great change.… Collapse
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Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Monday, Sept. 21: Total Cases Top 214K; County Test Sites Open
1 DAY AGO - With 233 new cases reported today, the number of Arizona’s confirmed novel coronavirus cases Expand
1 DAY AGO - With 233 new cases reported today, the number of Arizona’s confirmed novel coronavirus cases topped 214,000 as of Monday, Sept. 21, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.
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My View: When reflecting on social injustice, we need to first look at ourselves - Phoenix Business Journal
1 DAY AGO - My View: When reflecting on social injustice, we need to first look at Expand
1 DAY AGO - My View: When reflecting on social injustice, we need to first look at ourselves Phoenix Business Journal Collapse
Barbershop Opening This Saturday at Borderlands Brewing Company
4 DAYS AGO - There are few things in life more satisfying than a nice craft brew while waiting to get a Expand
4 DAYS AGO - There are few things in life more satisfying than a nice craft brew while waiting to get a haircut.
The people behind Borderlands Brewing Company understand this notion.… Collapse
ProPublica’s Pandemic Guide to Making Sure Your Vote Counts
5 DAYS AGO - Sign up for ProPublica’s User’s Guide to Democracy, a series of personalized emails that help you Expand
5 DAYS AGO - Sign up for ProPublica’s User’s Guide to Democracy, a series of personalized emails that help you understand the upcoming election, from who’s on your ballot to how to cast your vote. … Collapse
Report: Arizona teens paid to file social media posts for campaigns
5 DAYS AGO - WASHINGTON – Facebook and Twitter opened investigations this week into a number of Arizona Expand
5 DAYS AGO - WASHINGTON – Facebook and Twitter opened investigations this week into a number of Arizona teenagers’ social media accounts for operating fraudulent profiles and spreading misinformation in support of the Trump campaign, reportedly for pay. … Collapse
Fresh ventures
6 DAYS AGO - Two new Sonoran-style restaurants opening in Marana
Tacos and Expand
6 DAYS AGO - Two new Sonoran-style restaurants opening in Marana
Tacos and quesadillas and hot dogs, oh my! Two tried and true Sonoran style restaurants are opening their doors on Tucson's northwest side.… Collapse
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