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Pima County high schoolers take on the nation’s problems
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Pima County high schoolers take on the nation’s problems

The 30th Tucson Metro Teen Town Hall, run by the Pima College Access Network, started in 1992 as a way to bring high school students and Pima County officials together for meaningful community conversations.

Tucson cyclist becomes first stateside retailer of popular UK bike brand
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Tucson cyclist becomes first stateside retailer of popular UK bike brand

Marky Urias, known on social media as @marky.swerves, started riding as a kid, but it wasn’t until after high school that he became fully invested in the sport.

Tucson neighborhood unites for community cleanup and mural project
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Tucson neighborhood unites for community cleanup and mural project

The midtown neighborhood is the latest site of Just Communities Arizona’s Community Safety Incubator Project, a grassroots initiative that lets neighborhoods develop their own approaches to creating safe, connected spaces without relying on traditional security measures.

Sunnyside looking to expand use of pre-college programs
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Sunnyside looking to expand use of pre-college programs

Pima Community College currently offers three federally-funded programs to Sunnyside high school students, partnering with the district since 2007.

Sunnyside rolls out new strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism
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Sunnyside rolls out new strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism

The interventions are a collaboration between the district’s public information team, school supervision team, and site leaders at various schools.

Nogales pianist has the keys to spark community change
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Nogales pianist has the keys to spark community change

After studying at Julliard and earning multiple degrees in music, Nogales native Evan Kory returned home to join the nonprofit sector.

Prop 314's passage sparks concern in Tucson's Latino communities
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Prop 314's passage sparks concern in Tucson's Latino communities

Opponents have likened Proposition 314 to SB1070, a  2010 state law that empowered local law enforcement to ask for immigration papers from anyone they suspected of being undocumented.

La aprobación de la Proposición 314 genera preocupación en las comunidades latinas de Tucson
El Foco de Tucson

La aprobación de la Proposición 314 genera preocupación en las comunidades latinas de Tucson

Los opositores han comparado la Proposición 314 con la SB1070, una ley estatal de 2010 que facultaba a las autoridades locales a solicitar documentos de inmigración a cualquier persona que sospecharan que era indocumentada.

Los votantes aprueban la mayoría de las propuestas locales
El Foco de Tucson

Los votantes aprueban la mayoría de las propuestas locales

El paquete de bonos de Sahuarita por $66 millones es la única iniciativa local que probablemente no será aprobada por los votantes.

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