August 25, 2026

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Shopping help available for seniors

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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
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The 9th Annual Kid´z Expo & Back to school

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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 […]
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Happy birthday, Tucson and Nandi!

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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, […]
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Mayor Romero & Council Member Santa Cruz’s Efforts Raise $1.25 Million for the We Are One | Somos Uno Immigrant Relief Fund

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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 […]
ENTERTAINMENT TUCSON

Reid Park Zoo and Park Amenities Phased Reopening

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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 […]
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How to report transportation concerns

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Is there a pothole you’d like to see filled? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging too close over a roadway or sidewalk? You can report these issues to the City of Tucson’s Department of Transportation and Mobility, (520) 791-3154, or email the exact location to TDOTConcerns@tucsonaz.gov Department of Transportation and
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Pop-up Covid-19 testing blitz wraps up this week

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The Pima County Health Department and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (AZDEMA) wrap-up drive-thru COVID-19 testing today and tomorrow, Aug. 18-19. Focusing on areas that have had limited testing availability, the County and AZDEMA are working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to bring a minimal contact method to various […]
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Fill Out Your U.S. Census 2020 Forms

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To All Residents of City of Tucson and Pima County: The challenge has come once again to respond to the Census questionnaire.   The Census is the decennial process mandated by the United States Constitution, that is designed to count every person currently living in the United States.  It is incumbent upon all of us to […]
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Covid-19 emergency rent and utility assistance available

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The Mayor and Tucson City Council recently allocated more than $4.5 million of Federal CARES Act dollars to fund an emergency rent and utility assistance program for City of Tucson residents struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) department is partnering with several agencies to administer this program, including […]

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