August 26, 2026
TUCSON

Pima County Hires new Health Director

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Pima County – April 28th, 2020, Administrator Chuck Huckelberry has announced the hiring of Dr. Theresa Cullen as the new County public health director, effective June 1. Cullen has a distinguished career as a public health physician, including retiring as a public health service
COVID-19

Costco Requires Shoopers to Wear Facemasks

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April 29th, Tucson, AZ – In an effort to continue to lessen the effects of this pandemic, Costco added yet another measure of security for its members and guests. In addition to its entrance limiting of 2 people allowed per membership, and the 6ft apart rule while people stand in line, Costco announced yet another […]
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Parks and recreation postpones registration for summer

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City of Tucson Parks and Recreation has postponed registration for summer activities, including leisure classes, swim lessons, therapeutic programs, and youth and teen programs (KIDCO, IBC, Junior Staff in Training). Registration was scheduled to begin Saturday, May 2. Staff is delaying registration for these activities until they have better information and guidance on
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Governor Doug Ducey extends state opening on May 15

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04/29/2020 PHOENIX⁠ — Governor Doug Ducey today announced an extension of physical distancing measures while laying out a step-by-step approach to continue reenergizing Arizona’s economy. The Governor today issued an Executive Order extending Arizona’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected Order            until May
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USCIS office closure status

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In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, we have temporarily suspended providing in-person services at all of our offices. Our field offices, asylum offices and application support centers will remain closed until on or after June 4. We will work towards reopening our offices with your safety and the safety of our workforce […]
COVID-19 TUCSON

City of Tucson extends funding round for grants

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The City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives recently issued an Addendum to the Economic & Workforce Development and Special Events Applications. Grant applications are now due no later than May 4 at 4 p.m. An open call to nonprofit organizations for the next round of funding in its Economic & Workforce Development and Special […]
TUCSON

The Catholic University of America, is Open for Business in Tucson

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College students in southern Arizona will soon have new opportunity. In fall 2020, The Catholic University of America will launch a collaborative degree in business with Pima Community College (PCC) in Tucson. The University has worked with more than 600 members of the community to customize this program for the city. The University’s partnership withPCChas […]
ENTERTAINMENT

Baby elephant gets a name

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Reid Park Zoo’s 2 1/2-week-old African elephant calf is now known as Mapenzi.More than 17,000 votes were collected through a poll on the Arizona Daily Star’s website, ultimately choosing the name of the new calf. Mapenzi means beloved in Swahili. The calf now weighs 315 pounds and is developing some early skills, such as running to keep […]

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