Category: Arizona
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The Reality of Economic Development in Pima County
Tucson, Arizona – Pima County’s economic development depends more on demographic, geographic, and political factors. Unlike Phoenix, which is seeing rapid growth, Yuma is agriculturally focused, leaving Pima County at a crossroads. Current Pima County Projects One of the county’s first projects is to expand roads and enhance public transportation. The most significant project regarding…
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The Self-Sabotage Spiral: How Democratic Resistance to Trump Threatens Their Political Future
The chamber fell silent momentarily before erupting into partisan theatrics. President Donald Trump had just entered the House to deliver his congressional address this Tuesday, and the scene that unfolded spoke volumes about America’s current political reality. Democratic lawmakers sat stone-faced through most of the speech, their hands firmly planted in their laps even as…
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Marana Hospitality Expands with New Hotel
Marana, Arizona- My Place Hotels opened its second location in Southern Arizona last Tuesday morning. “We’re thrilled to welcome My Place Hotels as a valuable addition to our town’s hospitality and join our thriving community,” said Vice Mayor Roxanne Ziegler. My Place Hotels is a newer hotel brand, established in 2012. Most rooms feature identical…
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WakeUp! Tucson Host Moving to Live The Dream Media
Marana, Arizona—Running for mayor of Oro Valley isn’t the only big move Christopher DeSimone is making this year. DeSimone is moving his show to Live The Dream Media after working with KVOI for nearly 16 years. The Wake Up! Tucson host felt he had reached the full potential of what he could achieve with an…
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NBA Hall of Famer Makes His Way to Tucson
Tucson, Arizona—Julius Erving, also known as Dr. J, is coming to Tucson for a fireside chat with Bob Elliott. Bob and Beverely Elliott sat down with Erving and his wife six months ago and came up with the idea of having him come to Tucson. Erving told them he wanted to help out the African…
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Lyn Thompson Named 2024 Local Marana Volunteer of the Year for Impeccable Work at Local Food Bank
Marana, Arizona- Lyn Thompson wins the 2024 Local Marana Volunteer of the Year. Lyn Thompson has volunteered at the Marana Food Bank & Community Resource Center for a year. Over the past year Thompson has made many contributions and her practical know-how and tireless commitment have made her a critical part of the food bank’s…
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Marana Police Officers Association to Host Annual “Stuff the Cop Car” Toy Drive
Marana, Arizona – The Marana Police Officers Association is set to spread holiday cheer with their annual toy drive, inviting community members to help make the season brighter for local children. The “Stuff the Cop Car” event will take place on Saturday, December 14th, from 9 AM to 2 PM in the Walmart parking lot…
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Marana Honors Late Mayor Ed Honea by Naming Municipal Complex in His Memory
Marana, Arizona- The Marana Municipal Complex will be named after the late Mayor of Marana Ed Honea. Honea, a third-generation member of a five-generation family, served the city of Marana for 37 years. He was on the town council for three terms and has been mayor since 2005 after serving from 1995-1997. Honea was a…
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Shaping Future Leaders Using Reasoning, Reading and Rhetoric
Marana, Arizona The Lopez Academy, a new all-boys Christian school, aims to teach students skills they will use their whole life, not mere subject knowledge. The three skills The Lopez Academy teaches are reasoning, reading and rhetoric. The most important thing that Lopez Academy is built on is daily reading. This type of reading involves…
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Congressman Juan Ciscomani Visits Marana Food Bank
Marana, Arizona Marana Food Bank & Community Resource Center had a special guest on Thursday. Congressman Juan Ciscomani and his family visited the Marana Food Bank to observe its operations and services. Ciscomani strongly supports the concept of food banks and their role in the community. “I’m familiar with them, I know the work they…