Posted October 2, 2015
The votes are in, and the tapir calf at Reid Park Zoo is now named Toliver. The Zoo received thousands of online votes in the naming contest, so it will sending a $3,000 donation to help protect tapirs in the wild.
Posted October 2, 2015
Do you have unused chemicals, oils or pesticides sitting in your shed or garage? The City of Tucson is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection tomorrow from 8 a.m.-noon at the Eastside Service Center, 7575 E. Speedway Blvd. Drop off at HHW is free for City of Tucson residents. There is a fee of $10 for each television and $2 for each monitor brought in without a computer.
Posted October 2, 2015
The City of Tucson cares about the community, and now you have the opportunity to demonstrate your support to the City and the community we serve. All donations to the City are tax deductible and can be made quickly and easily through the Tucson Cares page on the City's website. Donation amounts begin at $10, and donors can pledge their support to one of four categories, including animal care.
Posted October 2, 2015
Several downtown streets will be closed this weekend to accommodate numerous events in Downtown Tucson.
Saturday, October 3, 2015
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Stone Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Ochoa Street to Cushing Street (14th Street)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – McCormick Street will be closed to vehicles from Stone Avenue to Church Avenue
8 a.m. to midnight – Scott Avenue will be closed to vehicles from McCormick Street to 14th Street
5 p.m. to midnight – Stone Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Ochoa Street to McCormick Street
Posted October 1, 2015
Several downtown streets will be closed this weekend to accommodate numerous events in Downtown Tucson.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Stone Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Ochoa Street to Cushing Street (14th Street)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – McCormick Street will be closed to vehicles from Stone Avenue to Church Avenue
8 a.m. to midnight – Scott Avenue will be closed to vehicles from McCormick Street to 14th Street
5 p.m. to midnight – Stone Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Ochoa Street to McCormick Street
Posted October 1, 2015
Vista del Rio's annual Porch Fest is this Sunday. Come down for music from local bands and enjoy a meal from our local food trucks. The event is family friendly.
Vista del Rio is on North Dos Hombres Drive, just north of the intersection of Tanque Verde and Pio Decimo. The festival starts at 4 o'clock.
Posted October 1, 2015
Car crashes are the leading killer of children between the ages 1 to 19 in the United States. In an effort to keep kids safe, the Tucson Police Department partners with Safe Kids Pima County to offer free car seat checks. In the Tucson 12 video below, learn about some common errors parents make when buckling their children into safety seats. The next car seat safety check is scheduled for this Saturday at Kmart, 7055 E. Broadway Blvd., from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Posted October 1, 2015
USA Today 10Best is asking readers to vote for one of its 20 nominees for Best Halloween Destination. Tucson shares the list with the cemeteries of New Orleans, the dungeons of London, and other scary places.
Posted October 1, 2015
As of today, Reid Park Zoo is no longer on summer hours. The Zoo is now open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day (an hour later at each end). The Giraffe Encounter will take place at 10 a.m. every day, and on weekends there will be an additional feeding session at 1:30 p.m. Visit the Zoo's website for information about upcoming events.
Posted October 1, 2015
The new Park Smart card from Park Tucson lets you store parking value and receive an additional 10 percent added on for free each time you reload it. Park Smart cards can be used at all smart parking meters located in Downtown Tucson, 4th Avenue, Main Gate Square, near the University of Arizona's Eller College, and south of the UA campus.
Posted September 30, 2015
Join the City of Tucson and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in celebrating the completion of the Kino Parkway – 22nd Street Intersection Improvement Project on Friday, October 2, at 9 a.m. at the southwest corner of Kino Parkway and 22nd Street.
Posted September 30, 2015
Join the City of Tucson and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) this Friday in celebrating the completion of the Kino Parkway – 22nd Street Intersection Improvement Project. The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. at the southwest corner of Kino Parkway and 22nd Street. The project reconstructed one of the busiest intersections in Southern Arizona with the first grade-separated intersection constructed by the City of Tucson.
Posted September 30, 2015
The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) will be competing at the Tucson Convention Center (TCC) Friday and Saturday as part of the elite Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) tour. Five PBR world champions are scheduled to compete in Tucson, including Mike Lee (2004), Guilherme Marchi (2008), Renato Nunes (2010), J.B. Mauney (2013), and three-time World Champion Silvano Alves (2011, 2012, 2014). The 2015 BFTS will conclude Oct. 21-25 in Las Vegas.
Posted September 30, 2015
The Tucson Police Department (TPD) this weekend will hold a ceremony to present several employees with a Medal of Distinguished Service. The employees chosen embody TPD's values of Service Orientation, Excellence, Leadership, Fairness, Teamwork, Integrity, and Personal Responsibility. The Fall Awards Ceremony will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon, at the Marriott University Park Hotel, 880 East Second St.
Posted September 30, 2015
Volunteer shifts are available to help at the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival, Oct. 9-11, in Downtown Tucson. More than 500 volunteers help each year. The volunteer website has all of the job descriptions, shifts, qualifications and online training modules you'll need. You also can email TMYVolunteer@gmail.com to request a formal volunteer presentation at your business, club or school.
