Tumamoc Hill will remain open after University of Arizona officials saw an increase in the number of walkers wearing masks – one of the mandatory guidelines put in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The popular walking destination on Tucson’s west side, which is managed by the
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Tucson Parks and Recreation is offering an all-day Re-imagined KIDCO program to help families navigate this school year during the pandemic. The program will offer on-site virtual learning monitoring and assistance during normal school hours, along with activities, games, sports, and art during after-school times. Parents of children ages 5-11 (currently enrolled in K-5th
The City of Tucson is partnering with Pima County, at the direction of the Mayor and Council, to offer free COVID-19 testing to any community member who wishes to get tested. This free testing, administered by the Pima County Health Department and Paradigm Laboratories, began today, Aug. 7, as a pilot day at Udall Recreation […]
Beginning Monday, Aug. 10, the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) will offer breakfast and lunch during remote learning via new Grab-and-Go Meal bus routes with 67 stops. The 12 routes are organized by region and serve the entire district. This school year, TUSD has expanded its Community Eligibility Program (CEP) to 60 schools. Grab-and-Go Meals […]
Tucson Parks and Recreation will offer some outdoor leisure classes this fall. Due to the continued closures of its indoor facilities, the normal fall classes inside will not be offered, but some will be hosted at Gene C. Reid Park and Morris K. Udall Park as alternatives. Classes will be limited to 10 participants, and […]
If you’re looking for a new pet, you can check out your options virtually on Wednesday, Aug. 5, noon to 2 p.m. Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) will be hosting a live feed on its Facebook page where you can ask questions about the animals and adopt them. Adoption fees will vary, but puppies and […]
Tomorrow, Aug. 4, is primary election day in Pima County, but there are no City of Tucson offices being contested. Pima County is working to ensure voters and poll workers are protected as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Although the Pima County Recorder’s Office says nearly half of the 177,000 early ballots mailed to voters have […]
Sparky the Fire Dog is here to teach your kids about firefighters, fire safety, and so much more. Follow the link below to watch the first episode of the Tucson Fire Department’s “Staying Safe with Sparky” series to learn more about a firefighter’s gear and how it’s used. Watch the video on
The Mayor and Tucson City Council last night, July 21, voted 6-1 to approve the more than $1.7 billion Fiscal Year 2021 Budget. Ward 1 Council Member Lane Santa Cruz was the dissenting vote. The Council extended the timeline for budget approval this year to allow for additional public input, much of which centered around […]
With monsoon activity expected for the remainder of the week and beyond, the Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) is helping people prepare for the summer rainy season by offering free sandbags. As part of Operation Splash, a self-serve sandbag site is open in the east parking lot of Hi Corbett Field, 700 S. […]
