Slowing the spread of COVID-19 among our student population will require all of us to work together. President Robbins, County Supervisor Valadez and I sent a letter to property owners and managers housing UA students to provide guidance and support as we tackle the increase COVID-19 cases. The
The Pima County Health Department is partnering with Passport Health and Dr. Art Mollen to provide free flu shots to anybody in the community, regardless of insurance status. Beginning September 21, 2020, Pima County and Passport Health will open a new semi-permanent flu shot clinic. Located at 6383 E. 22nd St., Ste. 131, the new […]
As of today, Sept. 17, Arizona now has 211,660 positive coronavirus cases, with 1,753 new cases reported today (up from 695 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 23,563 cases are in Pima County (up 676 from yesterday). There have been 5,409 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona (38 reported […]
Artists and nonprofit arts organizations are among those hit economically by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and relief is available. To help support this community, the City of Tucson’s We Are One/Somos Uno Resiliency Fund is offering more than $700,000 in grants to the local arts and culture community. The money comes from the federal Coronavirus […]
The City of Tucson announced yesterday, Sept. 14, the launch of the Visual Improvement Program (VIP), a matching grant program to help small businesses and commercial property owners make exterior improvements to their properties. The purpose of the VIP program is to encourage investment and revitalization in key commercial areas and corridors through incentives and […]
Communications centers across Pima County have now integrated texting into the 911 answering system, allowing residents in need of emergency services to reach a dispatcher via text when calling is not an option. Traditional 911 voice calls are still preferred since they are the most effective way for dispatchers to gather information and field emergency […]
The Tucson Roadrunners hockey team announced yesterday, Sept. 14, that Dusty’s Drive-In will make three stops in Tucson on Wednesday evenings in September. The team will distribute Roadrunners face coverings to fans in a drive-thru format. In addition, fans, if they’re are able, are asked to donate a can of food for everyone in their […]
UArizona is ranked No. 97 overall – up 20 spots from last year’s ranking – and No. 40 among public universities. It is the university’s first appearance in the top 100 since 2009 and its overall score of 61 marks an all-time high for UArizona in these rankings. By Nick Prevenas, University Communications Sept. 13, […]
The City of Tucson and El Rio Health will offer free COVID-19 tests beginning Saturday, Sept. 12, at the El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road. Testing will take place on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7-10 a.m. and Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. To register for a test, call El Rio Health at (520) 670-3909 and […]
Clear plastic cups are recyclable in the blue barrel, but they must be empty and rinsed out. The lids and straws are not recyclable. Sadly, paper coffee cups are not recyclable and must be tossed in the trash along with the lid. However, the cardboard sleeve can be recycled. Watch the recycling video Recycling list https://www.tucsonaz.gov/es/recycle
