The sport of axe throwing is nothing new, but over the last 10 years the sport has spread across North America, growing in popularity and becoming more accessible than ever before.
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On Friday, Nov. 22, more than 1,000 fourth through eighth grade students descended upon Pima Community College’s Northwest Campus to experience science first hand. The Arizona STEM Adventure invites students and teachers from multiple school districts to learn about science from local organi…
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One of the greatest gifts we can give this holiday season might not come wrapped in a festive bow. Giving back to the community through charitable donations, volunteer hours and other support makes our city a better place.
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The Marana Town Council is considering a move to establish a community facilities district for thousands of proposed residential units in north Marana.
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The Town of Oro Valley is experiencing positive financial standings in three of the town’s major fund categories, according to a budget update spanning January of this year through September.
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It’s the time of year when gift-giving is driven more by motivation than obligation.
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Another season of high school football has come and gone in northwest Tucson, with several notable moments from the year that was.
1. Don’t miss the 50th anniversary celebration of the iconic musical phenomenon Jesus Christ Superstar with music and lyrics by award-winner Andrew Lloyd Webber presented by Broadway in Tucson. Details: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 4-5; 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec…
The Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory recently announced a new pilot tour allowing visitors to see and learn about gamma ray telescopes every Tuesday, until March 2020.
A GOOD DECISION
It’s 1931 in Berlin, and a nation of people struggling with recession and political instability turn their eyes to a party and a leader who promise change.
Ironwood Ridge High School senior Emily Pickard, center, poses with (from left to right) former Oro Valley Council member Lou Waters, Rev. Jim Briney and former Mayor Satish Hiremath after winning this year’s Hiremath Student Integrity Prize. The yearly honor, awarded alongside the Waters Ex…
With a major research university right in our backyard, a strong military presence and innovative companies throughout the metro region, there’s often a plethora of interesting science and technology news to be found in Southern Arizona. Here’s a breakdown of the most interesting recent deve…
Aging Well in the home is evolving, due to the growing popularity of smart speakers and other connected devices. Whether you like to relax to music, keep up with current events, or catch up with friends on a video chat, you can do so with a simple voice command. Imagine applying that conveni…
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is embarking upon a $4.5 million renovation to its facility on Country Club Road.
In honor of Mexico’s patron saint, the DeGrazia Gallery In The Sun Museum is celebrating La Fiesta de Guadalupe this Sunday, Dec. 8 with live music, dancing and a special mass in its recently refurbished Mission in the Sun.
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Pima County Supervisor Ally Miller announced she will not seek reelection for a third term on her Facebook page Monday afternoon.
“My name is Fido and I am a 4-year-old boy. I am a sweet boy who would prefer to be your only cat to get all of your love and attention. In the past I have done well with calm, cat savvy dogs and gentle kids.” Fido (875896) Fall in love with Fido at HSSA Main Campus at 635 W. Roger Rd. You c…
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Fresenius Kidney Care recently celebrated the open house of the first dedicated dialysis clinic in Marana. Although Fresenius operates five other locations throughout Tucson, nurses and staff saw many patients driving out of the Marana town limits to receive kidney care.
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As quickly as the Halloween costumes came, the zombies, vampires and werewolves are long gone, and we’re just days from the next big holiday in the season: Thanksgiving.
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In the coming weeks, construction crews in Marana will begin building two water treatment facilities to purify the town’s drinking water in two systems contaminated with elevated levels of unregulated compounds 1,4-dioxane and PFAs.
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Happy Thanksgiving! It’s a wonderful time to gather with friends and family and share our gratitude for the many blessings in our lives. I am very thankful for the opportunity to serve the wonderful Marana community under the inspiring direction of our town council, and alongside our hardwor…
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The Christmas season is here whether you like it or not. But a quick trip to the Gaslight Theatre’s newest holiday show of “The Secret Santa” will ensure you are, indeed, excited about the frosty season.
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Another season of high school football has come and gone in northwest Tucson, with several notable moments from the year that was.
The City of Tucson is opening its inaugural outdoor ice skating rink on Friday, located at 45 N. 5th Ave., across the street from Hotel Congress.
1. Don’t miss the story of a man who helped a generation learn to rock at Mercury: A Celebration of Freddie Mercury’s Life and Music presented with the Southern Arizona Aids Foundation. Details: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1; Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.; $24-$54; foxtucson.com.
The Arizona Wildcats’ women’s basketball team announced its arrival to the nation in a 25-point shellacking of the Texas Longhorns in Austin on Sunday, Nov. 17.
After spending five years in Poznań, Poland and falling in love with the people, the culture and the food, Lois Britton’s friends call her the country’s best ambassador.
SUPPORT VICTIMS
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After two months of construction, Oro Valley has reopened the intersection of North La Cañada Drive and West Moore Road, revealing a new single-lane roundabout.
There’s a new furry face at the Reid Park Zoo, one with an intense stare and a caramel-tan coat featuring black rosettes.
The Tucson Museum of Art is celebrating the local launch of The Queen Next Door: An Intimate Portrait of Aretha Franklin by photojournalist Linda Solomon. The event features Solomon in person, plus a pop-up photo installation, book signing and conversation with the author.
A minimum custody inmate is on the loose in Tucson after escaping authorities Sunday night.
Sophomore guard Devonaire Doutrive has been dismissed from the University of Arizona's mens basketball program, according to a University release.
The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and the Town of Oro Valley are once again partnering to bring the largest celebration of the arts and culture in the region back to town in the form of the Oro Valley Holiday Festival of the Arts & Tree Lighting Celebration.
Oro Valley council members voted 4-3 Wednesday night to fund improvements to the town-owned golf courses and community center on a pay-as-you-go basis out of the Community Center Fund.
Interested in a career with the Marana Unified School District? There’s an opportunity to join the MUSD team next month when the district hosts a job fair for support staff and substitute teachers.
Dozens of champion axe throwers are bringing their talents to Marana next month when the 2019 World Axe Throwing League Championship flies into town.
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Some of Southern Arizona’s best and brightest business leaders were gathered under one roof Wednesday night as Inside Tucson Business and Tucson Local Media hosted the seventh annual Executive Excellence Awards.
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The Marana Town Council is continuing to narrow its choices for future infrastructure projects that would be funded by a potential new and permanent sales tax increase.
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Vail School District Superintendent Calvin Baker’s career history is filled with radical changes. From moving from the Sonoran Desert to above the Arctic Circle, to turning a district of one school into a district of 22 schools, Baker has seen his fair share of extremes.
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Within the next few years, Oro Valley residents and visitors will enjoy a smooth ride down State Route 77, also known as Oracle Road.
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The high school volleyball season has come to a close in Southern Arizona, meaning it’s time to get down to the business of picking the best of the best players in our midst.
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Last Thursday, Nov. 14, 20 Marana business owners returned to school.
1. Laugh out loud with Emmy-winning Daily Show host Trevor Noah. Details: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23; Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave.; $47-$93; ticketmaster.com.
If what makes your holidays happy is nestling up on the couch every night with some hot chocolate and Netflix, then have a cozy holiday season! But if what gets your bells a’jinglin’ is attending festive events (or doing some combination of nestling and event-attending), then check out the l…
A place where some students hide from their problems now inspires and encourages positivity at Ironwood Ridge High School.
At a Nov. 5 council meeting, the Town of Marana approved the design of a public art project that aims to represent the community and also allows high school students to contribute their artistic skills.
BAIT AND SWITCH?
One of downtown Tucson’s most popular pizzerias is coming to the northwest after the family behind Reilly Craft Pizza decided to open a second location near the intersection of West Ina and North Oracle roads.
The expectation among basketball players at Catalina Foothills High School is as simple as it is bold. The Falcons expect to win a title this fall.
