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Tucson community cleared 4,000 pounds from a trash-choked area, and volunteers say it’s just...

"You are showing Tucson how to take your hoods back."
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One dead in early morning apartment fire near Oracle, Blacklidge

One person and a dog died in an apartment fire near Oracle Road and Blacklidge Drive early Tuesday, Tucson Fire officials said.
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Community rallies behind Midtown candy shop that nearly closed

A Midtown candy shop nearly closed after a bridge closure hurt business. Community support turned things around—but the fight isn't over.
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The Power of Play: Children’s Museum Tucson Marks 40 years

The first thing that hits you is the wall of sound: a hundred voices, all of them alternately yelling and laughing, followed by the thumpthump- thump of feet running in excitement. To the right a man sits in the back of an ambulance while a young doctor takes his vitals. She determines his injuries are minor and prescr
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Affordable spay and neuter program helps Tucson pet owners as shelter overcrowding continues

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A nonprofit is closing in on a major milestone in its effort to address pet overpopulation in southern Arizona. The Tucson Action Team to Advocate for Dogs has helped nearly 900 dogs receive spay and neuter services and is working toward its goal of 1,000 procedures. The organization works direct
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The Legendary Burrito At This Arizona Hole-In-The-Wall Is Big Enough To Feed A Family

Tucked away on Grande Avenue in Tucson, Arizona, Tanias 33 is the kind of place locals swear by and visitors never forget. This no-frills counter-serve spot has been serving up massive, flavor-packed burritos and Sonoran-style Mexican food for decades. With over 2,000 reviews and a loyal following that spans generation
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Tucson VA’s Patriot Pantry fights veteran food insecurity

The Patriot Pantry at the Tucson VA provides emergency food bags to veterans facing food insecurity across Southern Arizona.
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Foothills shop raises funds for Tucson charities through needlework and more

The West Shop in Tucson's Catalina Foothills has raised funds for local charities for more than 50 years.
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Desert Museum unveils mountain lion cubs’ names

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s two rescued mountain lion cubs have officially received their names — Moonbead and Pretzel — thanks to a partnership that gave children facing serious illnesses the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on two of the museum’s newest animal ambassadors. The names...
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Arizona ramps up defenses against New World screwworm threat

The federal government is tapping the University of Arizona to help increase the state’s early warning and defense system against the New World screwworm.

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