Marana tightens job incentive program to meet legal, economic standards
Marana has updated its job incentive program by raising eligibility requirements and removing certain benefits to align with economic trends and legal standards.
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Partnerships bloom with South Tucson habitat garden
A new community habitat garden at Luna y Sol Cafe in South Tucson brings together residents, nature and local history through a public-private partnership aimed at fostering sustainability and connection.
Tucson council advances TEP franchise vote as protesters rally for public power
The Tucson City Council voted to send a new franchise agreement with Tucson Electric Power to voters in November, prompting protests from residents advocating for a publicly owned utility.
Immigrant women face deepening healthcare crisis in Pima County and beyond
Immigrant women in the U.S. face a growing health crisis shaped by systemic barriers, gendered expectations, and political policies that experts say increasingly work to silence and erase their experiences.
Rio Nuevo closes office amid backlash over Borderlands Brewery ousting
Rio Nuevo shut down its office temporarily after receiving threats following news that Borderlands Brewery would be displaced to make way for a Live Nation-backed comedy club.
Retail, construction surge ahead in Marana with $3.8M development
Retail and construction activity is ramping up in Marana’s Gladden Farms community, where developers have broken ground on a $3.8 million commercial project expected to bring new businesses and jobs.
Rio Nuevo spurs growth, but locals want balance
Tucson’s Rio Nuevo district has revitalized downtown with new businesses and development, but longtime residents and business owners are calling for more balance and community engagement.
Pima County youth swim team registration opens April 29
Pima County’s summer swim team program for kids ages 5 to 18 opens for registration on April 29, with nine teams available across the county and limited spots filling fast.
Environmental rollbacks, mining expansion spark alarm in Southern Arizona
Amid record heat and worsening air quality, Southern Arizona faces growing environmental threats from federal policy rollbacks and expanded mining, prompting alarm from former EPA leaders and local advocates.
