The live music industry is experiencing an unprecedented wave of concert and festival cancellations, a phenomenon so widespread it’s spawned a new industry term: “Blue dot fever.” While the industry remains overall worth $23.64 billion globally (projected to reach $40.65 billion by 2032), the economic realities facing mid-tier and emerging artists have become dire. This report examines […]
Marana, Arizona A new community poll shows broad satisfaction across public safety, parks, infrastructure, and fiscal value — with public safety earning the highest marks of any measure. A new independent survey of Marana residents paints a picture of a community largely satisfied with its leadership and quality of life, with strong majorities expressing confidence […]
Oro Valley, Arizona On Thursday evening, April 23, 2026, the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum at the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (500 W. Calle Concordia). Residents gathered to hear from five Town Council hopefuls — Rhonda Piña, Christopher DeSimone, Matt Wood, Jacob Herrington, and Rosa Dailey — as they […]
March 20th, 2026 Breaking: The Shutdown Announced On Friday, March 20, 2026, CBS News delivered a stunning blow to American journalism: the entire CBS News Radio division will cease operations on May 22, 2026 just months short of its 100th anniversary. The announcement, made simultaneously to staff and to approximately 700 affiliated radio stations across […]
March 18, 2026 As military operations against Iran continue to disrupt the world’s most critical oilshipping lane, Americans are watching prices at the pump climb at a pace not seensince the early days of Russia’s war on Ukraine. The national average for a gallon ofregular unleaded has risen from roughly $2.98 before the conflict to […]
Editorial by The Cornerstone Republic On Thursday following the council vote, the Town of Marana received Serial Number Referendum Petition applications for each of the two roughly 300-acre sites. The applicant listed on these petitions is Jordan Greenslade, who would need to collect at least 1,300 valid signatures for each petition to place the rezoning […]
By Cornerstone RepublicJanuary 3, 2026 Executive Summary In an unprecedented military operation early Saturday morning, U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, marking the most significant American intervention in Latin America since the 1989 Panama invasion. President Donald Trump announced the operation’s success, stating Maduro has been transported aboard […]
Data center development in Marana represents far more than just new infrastructure—it’s the foundation for sustained economic growth, job creation, and community prosperity that will attract major employers and families to the region for decades to come. A Catalyst for Economic Growth Marana stands at the threshold of a transformative economic opportunity. The arrival of […]
Tucson, Arizona Guest Opinion : Craig J. Cantoni Rex Scott is the chairman of the Pima County Board of Supervisors. Regina Romero is the mayor of the city of Tucson. On the same day, in separate opinion pieces, in separate local publications, both of them unwittingly revealed what’s wrong with the Tucson metropolis. They revealed […]
The announcement that shook the entertainment industry this week wasn’t just about one show ending – it was the death knell for an entire era of American television. When CBS declared that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” would conclude in May 2026, it marked more than the cancellation of a single program. It signaled […]