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Obama makes waves during long-awaited return to Tucson
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Obama makes waves during long-awaited return to Tucson

Former President Barack Obama delivered a fiery and impassioned speech to a crowd of 7,000 on Friday, taking several shots at Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump.

Pima County, Tucson officials move forward with wildlife protection plans
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Pima County, Tucson officials move forward with wildlife protection plans

Pima County and Tucson officials have taken big steps in recent years to nurture area wildlife and show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Tucsonans turn out to march against Prop. 314
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Tucsonans turn out to march against Prop. 314

Last Friday, dozens of Tucsonans took to the streets to march against Prop. 314 and to ask politicians to implement the types of interventions that Gallego and Vice President Kamala Harris have suggested.

Spain seeking Pima County’s District 1 seat in 2020 rematch
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Spain seeking Pima County’s District 1 seat in 2020 rematch

The District 1 Pima County Supervisor race between Republican Steve Spain and Democratic incumbent Rex Scott is a 2020 rematch.

Tucson Water hits milestone in forever chemical testing
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Tucson Water hits milestone in forever chemical testing

Earlier this year, Tucson Water hit a milestone when it analyzed its 10,000th sample for PFAS contamination, 15 years after it began testing in 2009.

Tucson family unites passion and heritage to create trio of businesses
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Tucson family unites passion and heritage to create trio of businesses

Di Luna Candles began as a pandemic quarantine project for owner María-José Cortés, who was inspired by her mother's entrepreneurial spirit.

Meet the Vail School Board Candidates
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Meet the Vail School Board Candidates

Vail is one of the highest-ranking districts in Pima County, with five of its schools appearing in the top 20 on U.S. News and World Report’s list of best Tucson-area schools.

Ballot prop could reshape comp for waiters, bartenders, baristas
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Ballot prop could reshape comp for waiters, bartenders, baristas

If you’ve driven around Tucson over the past few weeks, you may have noticed signs encouraging voters to approve Proposition 138 to save local restaurants.

Oro Valley Chamber creates networking group for young professionals
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Oro Valley Chamber creates networking group for young professionals

The chamber’s Gen Z Committee was created to meet the unique needs of young professionals in a business community largely dominated by older generations.

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