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School thrift store supplies free support and valuable hope

Badger Closet at Tucson High Magnet School began a couple of years ago.

The new film "Corina" offers a compassionate look at living with anxiety.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: "A Book I Love" from the 2025 Tucson Festival of Books; "The Class of 2024" continues; and Mary Jo Pollack shares the story of earning her driver's license in 1964.

"Back to the Heart" - Gabrielle Pietrangelo celebrates the end of a 4-year journey with a new album.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson architect Paula Holmes at 100, a woman always ahead of her time; and Lilliona from "The Class of 2024" shares an essay about growing up in the digital age.

Prop 414 Results: Tucson voters reject sales tax hike

The measure saw an early defeat in initial vote counts Tuesday night.

City, aid groups debate permitting process for feeding unhoused

Ordinance 21-4b disqualifies certain homeless hotspots for community food distribution, because of their proximity to other free meals.

Two new books that bring important histories to light.

Kirsten Miller talks about her novel "Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books"; and Mike Stark shares the natural history "Starlings The Curious Odyssey of a Most Hated Bird".

Pima County Board of Supervisors reviews federal funding freeze impact

Officials warn that paused grants and funding cuts could impact essential county programs.

High housing costs frustrate Arizonans, even as Tucson market cools

A new study suggests many Arizonans are willing to commute further if it means lower housing costs.

Pima County publishes 2023 Multi-Species Conservation Plan report

The county’s latest report highlights habitat protection, invasive species removal and wildlife monitoring.

Tucson launches first electric garbage truck in move toward 2030 EV fleet goal

City officials want to cut emissions to improve public health.

Tucson home prices down slightly as market shows signs of cooling.

Data from Realtor.com show a slight price dip and other signs of a moderating market.

The Class of 2024: Student essays about graduating in a time of uncertainy.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: TIHAN provides kindness and support to those living with HIV or AIDS; and a new Ten-Minute Drama.

100 years of Rodeo: La Fiesta de los Vaqueros marks a century in Tucson

Step into the arena: an audio postcard from the centennial celebration.

Harvesting Fruit for Better Health, Understanding and Friendships

Iskashitaa Refugee Network volunteers glean grapefruit, oranges and other fruit from Tucson-area trees

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