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Archer Center volunteers repurpose bags into sleeping mats
Community

Archer Center volunteers repurpose bags into sleeping mats

Retirees at the Fred Archer Center are transforming donated plastic bags into lightweight sleeping mats, which they deliver to Sister José Women’s Center to support women experiencing homelessness.

Shaw challenges Ward 3 primary results
Elections

Shaw challenges Ward 3 primary results

Tucson school board member Sadie Shaw is contesting her 19-vote loss in the Ward 3 Democratic primary, citing ballot errors and possible election irregularities.

Pima County to pay $816K for Spanish Trail Motel
Region

Pima County to pay $816K for Spanish Trail Motel

Pima County will pay $816,000 to buy the long-blighted Spanish Trail Motel from Brian Bowers, with the sale expected to end South Tucson’s lawsuit and require him to clear asbestos and demolish the buildings before transfer.

HGTV to feature Tucson’s Bottle House
Community

HGTV to feature Tucson’s Bottle House

Tucson’s Bottle House, a unique home built from thousands of recycled glass bottles, will make its national TV debut on HGTV’s "Zillow Gone Wild" next month.

PRISM gives Arizona students hands-on science mentorship
Schools

PRISM gives Arizona students hands-on science mentorship

PRISM, a new mentorship program from SARSEF, pairs Arizona high school students with scientists and graduate mentors to gain hands-on research experience and develop skills for college and careers.

Tucson nonprofit spreads positivity with handmade affirmations
Community

Tucson nonprofit spreads positivity with handmade affirmations

A Tucson nonprofit is lifting community members' spirits by selling handmade affirmation cards paired with bracelets, with a portion of proceeds supporting scholarships.

Condado Pima comprará un motel con problemas, Sur Tucson
El Foco de Tucson

Condado Pima comprará un motel con problemas, Sur Tucson

El condado de Pima está considerando comprar el Spanish Trail Motel, una medida que podría resolver la demanda de Sur Tucson contra el propietario Brian Bowers por incendios, delincuencia y asbesto persistente en la propiedad.

Tucson sewing efforts stitch community and sustainability
Community

Tucson sewing efforts stitch community and sustainability

A growing movement of sewing efforts is reviving the lost art of stitching while fostering sustainability, creativity and community connection.

Pima County to buy troubled South Tucson motel
Region

Pima County to buy troubled South Tucson motel

Pima County is considering buying the Spanish Trail Motel, a move that could resolve South Tucson’s lawsuit against landlord Brian Bowers over fires, crime, and lingering asbestos at the property.

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