Category: Tucson
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Noah Fifita and His Wildcat Loyalty
The new generation of NCAA football is immersed in NIL and the transfer portal. However, not every player is interested in switching teams. Noah Fifita is a rare athlete in the current transfer portal era. Fifita is one of five senior quarterbacks, including redshirts, within the Football Bowl Subdivision to spend the entirety of their…
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Pima County Voters Pass RTA Next, Paving the Way for Marana Transportation Projects
For the Town of Marana, the vote is a significant win. Among the top priorities in the new plan is completing the final phase of Tangerine Road, from Marana Tech Park Drive to Dove Mountain Boulevard, a long-awaited upgrade that will improve one of the town’s most critical east-west corridors.
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The Big Reveal by Rex and Regina
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…
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Arizona Republic’s Move to Las Vegas Ends Era of Major Daily Newspaper Printing in State
Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Republic’s final copies printed in Phoenix will roll off the presses Oct. 5, marking the end of major daily newspaper printing in Arizona and concluding a 135-year tradition of large-scale newspaper production within the state’s borders. The move to Las Vegas represents the final chapter in Arizona’s major daily newspaper…
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Non-Profits in Arizona: Numbers, Revenue, and Key Players
Tucson, Arizona- As of February 2024, Arizona has 28,379 registered non-profit organizations, the sixth-largest industry in the state, making up 6.9% of the workforce with 222,380 workers, according to Arizona State University’s Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation. Nonprofits generate about $22.4 billion annually, making up about 8% of Arizona’s gross state product. Top…
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Local Advocate Jesse Lugo Runs for Tucson Ward 5 City Council
TUCSON, AZ – Longtime Tucson resident Jesse Lugo has announced his candidacy for the City Council seat representing Ward 5, bringing decades of community service and local advocacy to his campaign. Born and raised in Tucson in the mid-1950s, Lugo has built a reputation for civic involvement through his participation on numerous boards and commissions. He…
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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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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…