Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, today, endorsed candidate Brendan Lyons for State House in Arizona’s 9th Legislative District. As a former firefighter, Lyons launched “LOOK! Save a Life”, a 501(c)(3) that fosters an environment of safety for all who utilize our public roads. In light of his
Workers and families can apply for financial assistance grants through the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona through Sept. 9, as part of the We Are One|Somos Uno Resiliency Fund. Using the City of Tucson’s CARES Act funds, the Mayor and Tucson City Council recently approved $3 million to be distributed to workers and families negatively […]
The 38th Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson scheduled for Nov. 21 has been postponed to Saturday, April 10, 2021. Organizers say the decision was made after monitoring the ongoing public health concerns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and concern for the safety and wellness of the cyclists, volunteers, staff, and the community. There […]
Tucson Parks and Recreation is beginning to open playgrounds today, Aug. 24, but it will take some time to get them all open. Please be patient, as the department works to get to more than 100 parks with playgrounds to take down the caution tape, clean, inspect, and put up signage. Playgrounds will be cleaned […]
Tucson Parks and Recreation has canceled the department’s annual fall events, including Boo Bash at Lincoln Park, Family Festival in the Park at Reid Park, and the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair held over Thanksgiving weekend at Reid Park. Out of an abundance of caution, the department made the difficult decision to cancel these events […]
The Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) is partnering with the City of Tucson, using $500,000 of federal CARES Act funds, in offering supportive grocery shopping services to people ages 60 and over who earn less than $25,520 a year and live in the city. This program helps that vulnerable population avoid trips outside their homes […]
More than 500 cars showed up at the 9th annual Kid’z Expo & Back to School event! Which took place at the El Pueblo Center parking lot, where the amazing team of Volunteers the 520 Cowboys signaled in our guests through a corridor of vendors ready to give away everything from school supplies, snacks, resources […]
Today, Aug. 20, is Tucson’s 245th birthday, and Nandi the elephant was born at Reid Park Zoo six years ago today. As we mentioned yesterday, the annual celebration bash for Tucson’s birthday was canceled due to COVID-19. Nandi won’t have her birthday celebrated in public, either, but there’s a virtual alternative party set for Saturday, […]
Funds to provide COVID-19 relief for those left out of federal programs (TUCSON, AZ – August, 2020) The We Are One | Somos Uno Resiliency Fund received $1.25 million from two donors to provide financial relief for Tucson’s immigrant communities. The funds come from the Open Society Foundations and an anonymous donor. The donations will provide […]
The City of Tucson will begin the reopening phases for Reid Park Zoo and some Parks and Recreation outdoor amenities that were closed in April 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Safety is our priority as we begin to reopen playgrounds, small ramadas, and other park amenities,” said Mayor Regina Romero. “Our Parks and Recreation […]
