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Youth On Their Own Registers Success

A Tucson organization gives homeless youth a chance at high school
Kim Sisson keeps food, hygiene supplies and clothing for homeless youth in the trunk of her car.

Defying the System to Help Homeless Teens

Stand Up for Kids helps minors without reporting them to the authorities
Democrat Jonathan Rothschild, Tucson's mayor-elect.

ELECTION RESULTS: Democratic Sweep in Tucson?

Rothschild wins mayor; Romero, Cunningham win council seats; Scott too close to call

Are Tucson Election Ads True?

Check the accuracy of information circulating on TV and in mailboxes throughout the city
Mayor candidates Rick Grinnell, Mary DeCamp, and Jonathan Rothschild

Arizona Illustrated: Tucson Mayoral Candidates

In this special issue of Arizona Illustrated, DeCamp, Grinnell, Rothschild discuss the issues for the Nov. 8 election
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, still recovering from a bullet wound to the head, congratulates her husband, astronaut and Navy Capt. Mark Kelly, after he is honored by Vice President Joe Biden.

Gabrielle Giffords Attends Husband's Retirement

At the White House ceremony, the recovering Congresswoman honored husband Mark Kelly's service

New Economic Development Board Gets Down to Business

High-paying jobs should be Commerce Authority's singular focus, economist says
Copper Queen Community Hospital in Bisbee, Ariz.

Losing AHCCCS: Southern Arizona Copes With Medicaid Cuts

An Arizona Public Media special report on cuts' impact to patients and health care providers

Web Feature: A New Lens on the World

Parks in Focus uses photography to connect inner-city kids and the great outdoors
Kim Sisson keeps food, hygiene supplies and clothing for homeless youth in the trunk of her car.

No Direction Home

Learn how the non-profit organization Stand Up for Kids is working against the odds - and the system - to bring help to Tucson's homeless youth.
New American Jash Ranamunger and some of his instruments, including a harmonium.

Jash Ranamunger, New American

Listen to the story of what inspired this math student and musician from Nepal to re-settle in Tucson.
Construction projects move forward in tough economy

Ward One Candidates Debate Road Repair

Democrat and Green Party candidate offer different approaches to better Tucson's broken roads
The Continental School District is facing the same challenges as the community that hosts it: a growing need for services, but a declining number of resources.

Schools Face Bigger Classrooms, Smaller Budgets

For broad range of educators, anticipation and uncertainty mark start of new school year
Aryon Williams, Jr. was released from death row in July 2011 after serving two decades behind bars.

Life After Death Row

For many former inmates, the walk beyond bars can be tougher than it seems
The Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps left its mark across Southern Arizona.

Web Feature: A Legacy in Stone

Throughout Southern Arizona, parks and wild places bear the mark of the Civilian Conservation Corps

Giffords Returns for Debt Ceiling Vote

Wounded U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords returns to House floor for first time since Jan. 8 shooting

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