A multitude of research shows that those who spend time planting or cultivating a garden can end up reaping a variety of health benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. This is good news for avid gardeners in the Tucson area, many of whom are transplants themselves from the Midwest, East Coa…
San Miguel High School students scrambled to make last-minute changes to their robot’s arm before competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge, where they would team up with another group of young engineers and have their robot take yellow blocks and white balls and dump them inside a bin.
Did you know that the Drexel Heights Fire District provides free children’s bike helmets and booster seats?
All meetings are held at the AMVETS 770 Post, 3015 S. Kinney Road: The Post meets on the first Sunday of every month (Jan. 6) at 10 a.m. The Ladies Auxiliary meet on the second Sunday of the month (Jan. 13) at 9:30 a.m. The Sons of AMVETS meet the Monday following the Post’s monthly meeting …
Bill Berk, the owner of the Outer Limits preschool, believes that early childhood centers can serve a vital service in preparing toddlers for success.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors accepted a grant last Tuesday from Arizona’s Department of Public Safety to employ three full-time law enforcement officers to monitor trafficking crimes near the border.
On a Sunday evening, La Cocina stayed open later than usual. As Tucson band Loveland played songs under the restaurant’s twinkling string lights, friends and families chatted, sipped hot cocoa and filled out Christmas cards—not for out-of-town relatives, but individuals currently incarcerate…
Falling unemployment, rising federal spending and a strong labor report bode well for the economy of Southern Arizona. That’s the sentiment of longtime economist at the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Business, George W. Hammond.
The state of Arizona offers taxpayers a generous tax credit when they donate to nonprofit organizations that aid the working poor.
The recent tax reform package had implications across the economy, but some fear the legislation may have a negative impact on charitable giving to nonprofits.
Tis the season… when many of us will gain unwanted weight from all the holiday parties, home-baked gifts, and irresistible goodies everywhere. “Between Thanksgiving and the New Year, people can gain weight that sticks with them the rest of the year,” says Mary Teresi, Pastry Chef at Splendid…
The Drexel Heights Fire District is celebrating its 12th annual Senior Safety Academy, a free program that includes specialized safety training for seniors, plus a closer look at the local fire department and the services it provides. Program participants will receive not only important info…
All meetings are held at the AMVETS 770 Post, 3015 S. Kinney Road: The Post meets on the first Sunday of every month (Dec. 2) at 10 a.m. The Ladies Auxiliary meet on the second Sunday of the month (Dec. 9) at 9:30 a.m. The Sons of AMVETS meet the Monday following the Post’s monthly meeting (…
The Supreme Court made it harder for the government to designate critical habitat for endangered species, in a ruling that business and property rights groups said corrects bureaucratic overreach.
Maybe a story about a con man rolling into a small town to take advantage of a group of good-natured people doesn’t sound like what you need this holiday season. But a story about a con man who, through the power of love, finds it in him to step up and become a better person? That sounds lik…
Chris Impey is a Distinguished Professor of Astronomy and Associate Dean of the College of Science at the University of Arizona. He’s written multiple books on space, time, the cosmos and everything those entail. So, why is he just now writing a book about black holes, the most extreme objec…
Black Holes from Star Death
On Wednesday, Nov. 14. Marana celebrated the opening of its new police station, filled with advanced training technology, forensics labs and multiple facilities the previous facilities lacked, including kennels for K-9 officers, a firing range and a vehicle lift.
The Christmas season has come to Dickensville, and all of the town’s residents are excitedly preparing for their favorite time of year—with one exception.
A veritable who’s-who of movers and makers gathered inside the ballroom of Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel Nov. 14 in commemoration of local leaders.
On Oct. 23, dozens of local veterans and businesses met up at Pima Community College for the inaugural job fair of the Southern Arizona Veterans Workforce Initiative. Thirty veterans scheduled follow-up interviews with local aerospace and technology companies, and four veterans were offered …
Richard Tracey, retired Navy Quartermaster 3rd Class, served in the North Atlantic from 1951 to 1954 on the first ever aircraft carrier with an angled flight deck, the USS Antietam. As Quartermaster and Signalman, Tracy and the crew of the ship traveled through Europe, giving touch-and-go de…
Happiness—which Merriam-Webster defines as “a state of well-being or contentment”—is something we all value, whether it lasts for a brief moment or for the long term. Not only is feeling happy inherently good, but research shows us that happier people tend to report having better health, gre…
I-10 heading west travels pretty much a straight line from the Atlantic Ocean to a point just south of downtown Tucson, where it takes a hard right north towards Phoenix and despair. To the left lies Mexico, lurking like a huge Gila monster. One can feel its hot breath all the way from El Pa…
Conversation with Kingsolver
Marana’s Community and Neighborhood Director Lisa Shafer has got out of bed in the middle of the night more than once to deal with a call about an animal. Shafer runs Marana Animal Services along with Bill Lorefice, the town’s chief code enforcement and animal control officer. And they are h…
The developers of downtown’s AC Marriott plan are unveiling their plan for a new $88 million hotel project on Broadway and Fifth Avenue that will incorporate two new Marriott brands, as well as the historic Rialto Theatre.
The University of Arizona Wildcats weathered the proverbial storm this offseason, facing a myriad of issues, both on and off the court.
In 1636, the Spanish painter Diego Velázquez painted a heroic picture of Count Duke Olivares astride a bucking horse, against a backdrop of stormy skies and billowing wind.
Breast cancer can happen to anyone. It doesn’t just happen to women who have strong support networks in the form of family and friends. It doesn’t just happen to women who like the color pink. It doesn’t just happen to women who manage to feel confident and beautiful when they’re bald and su…
Organizations, nonprofits and various teams of researchers throughout the world are dedicated to seeking cancer cures. In the United States, 12 percent of all women deal with this disease in their lifetime.
Cooler temperatures, pumpkin flavored food and drinks, Halloween costumes and pink. Lots of pink. Pink everything.
Why work out in a fitness center when you can get a great cardio workout while exploring the beauty of the Sonoran Desert? Of all the opportunities for outdoor exercise in the Tucson area, hiking may be the most versatile—and one of the most beneficial. It’s free, can be adjusted to your fit…
All meetings are held at the AMVETS 770 Post, 3015 S. Kinney Road: The Post meets on the first Sunday of every month (Oct. 7) at 10 a.m.; The Ladies Auxiliary meets on the second Sunday of the month (Oct. 14) at 9:30 a.m.; the Sons of AMVETS will meet the Monday following the Post’s monthly …
Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice.
The Marana Town Council recently approved building two water treatment facilities to remove contaminants affecting several residential areas.
The Southern Arizona science and tech community never rests, here’s a recap of some of the most interesting news to come from our region:
Canvassers switched red shirts for yellow ones before hitting the streets to knock on doors. The group of mostly teachers and parents, part of this year’s #RedforEd movement, donned the yellow “No on Prop 305” shirts to continue the fight over education funding.
Voters will decide whether to dramatically increase the amount of renewable energy that the state’s utilities get from energy sources such as solar.
Pima County’s Clerk of the Superior Court is a position and an office that is known to few but in charge of a whole lot. The clerk’s office keeps track of everything that is filed in Superior Court, and collects all fines and fees associated with court activities.
Teamwork has long aided business, but does it work outside of the for-profit sector? The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona plans to take this concept into the nonprofit realm with their upcoming Community Foundation Campus.
John McCain, the six-term Arizona senator who went from defiant prisoner of war to straight-talking Republican presidential candidate and conservative ideologist, died Saturday little more than a year after doctors diagnosed him with brain cancer. He was 81.
During a standing room only study session last week, the Marana Town Council members said they support building water treatment centers in response to recent news of contaminated wells.
From a peek at how music benefits your brain, to recommending habits that can build long-term happiness, this column shares evidence-based information on improving physical, mental, and emotional health. Often, the information found here is based on research conducted or shared by Mather Lif…
Workers in open office seating had less daytime stress and greater daytime activity levels compared to workers in private offices and cubicles, according to new research led by the University of Arizona.
Every September on the first day of fall, the Falls Free® Initiative promotes National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence,…
All meetings are held at the AMVETS 770 Post, 3015 S. Kinney Road: The Post meets on the first Sunday of every month (Sept. 2) at 10 a.m.; The Ladies Auxiliary meets on the second Sunday of the month (Sept. 9) at 9:30 a.m.; the Sons of AMVETS will not host a meeting until October; and the Ri…
Tucson Police Department is changing their guidelines on how officers are required to store guns when off duty, highlighting how other law enforcement departments match up.
Tucsonans love art, they adore parties, so naturally they go nuts over art parties. Luckily for the town’s party-hearty aesthetes, the visual art season opens with a sparkly series of soirees.
If you think fall means leaves turning to reds and golds, a gentle nip in the air and the rotation in your closet from shorts to sweaters, Tucson is not the place for you. However, if you love the performing arts—theater, symphonies and such—fall in Tucson is the perfect place to be. That’s …
Artifact Dance Project is in love with story dances, and its season opener, Positions of Power, will tell two tales, both directed and choreographed by Claire Hancock.
