Posted February 16, 2016
The fifth annual FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup runs tomorrow through Feb. 27. The competition will feature Major League Soccer's New England Revolution, Real Salt Lake, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew SC, and Sporting Kansas City.
Posted February 16, 2016
This Pennington project reconstructs and realigns Pennington Street from Sixth Avenue to Toole Avenue, allowing for a safer, more perpendicular intersection of Pennington with Toole. Improvements include new signage, pavement markings, and landscape on Toole, as well as traffic signal upgrades at the Pennington/Toole intersection.
Posted February 16, 2016
A domestic airline will fly a 50-seat jet four times a week between Tucson and Guaymas, as well as Phoenix and Guaymas. The round-trip flights will cost less than $400, and there will be no charge for the first checked bag, and drinks and snacks will be free.
“The announcement of this route opens a new chapter in Tucson economic development history,” said Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild. “It is fitting that this first route links one of Tucson’s favorite travel destinations to Sonorans’ favorite retail shopping destination."
Posted February 16, 2016
Are you looking for something for your children to do over Rodeo break? Reid Park Zoo is offering a two-day camp (Feb. 25-26) for kids in grades K-5. Participants will be able to enjoy a couple of days visiting the animals behind the scenes and taking part in games and activities.
Posted February 16, 2016
On Monday, February 22, 2016, Clear Contracting, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) will begin work to improve the traffic operations of the Tanque Verde Road, Wilmot Road, Pima Street intersection. Work hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Posted February 16, 2016
On Monday, February 22, 2016, Day's Excavating will begin work on the realignment of Pennington Street at Toole Avenue. Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work. There will also be occasional night work. Pennington Street will be closed at Toole Avenue. At least one travel lane on Toole Avenue will be open in each direction at all times during the project. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times; the sidewalk on at least one side of Toole will remain open. The project is scheduled to be complete mid-May.
Posted February 12, 2016
Tucson will collect about $1.7 million in liquidated damages from the company that was late in delivering streetcars, delaying Tucson's opening of the transit line. Vigor Works, formerly known as Oregon Iron Works, was the parent company of now-closed United Streetcar, which built Tucson's eight streetcars. The first vehicle was delivered nearly a year late.
Posted February 12, 2016
Due to extended maintenance, online Tucson Utility Billing from Tucson Water will not be available from 6 a.m. Sunday until 7 a.m. Tuesday. Customers will not be able to pay bills, or access or create accounts during that time.
You still can pay your bill by credit/debit card by calling (520) 791-3242 and following the prompts.
Posted February 12, 2016
Experience the Arizona frontier life through living history, from the 1800s military Fort Lowell Post to the diverse village settlement of El Fuerte. Highlights include cavalry drills, 19th century Western medical skills and treatments and a surgical demonstration (amputation), vintage baseball, historic San Pedro Chapel guided tours, children's activities, a regimental band, and mariachi and cowboy music concerts.
Posted February 12, 2016
Visit Downtown Tucson tomorrow for 2nd Saturdays Downtown and enjoy live music, movies, street performers, restaurants, street vendors, gallery shows, and more. Starting at 4 p.m., the main stage at Scott Avenue and Congress Street features free musical performances.
You can use the Sun Link streetcar to move easily through the downtown area.
Posted February 12, 2016
Posted February 12, 2016
Presidents Day will be observed as a government holiday on Monday, meaning residential and commercial trash and recycling will not be collected on that day. All City of Tucson customers will have their collections delayed by one day, but the Los Reales Landfill will be open on Monday.
Except for emergency services, all City offices will be closed on Monday.
Posted February 11, 2016
The annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® - the one that started all of the gem shows in Tucson - opened this morning at the Tucson Convention Center (TCC). Presented by the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, the show attracts thousands of treasure hunters from around the world. Free seminars and a Junior Education Area make the show a big draw for local families, too.
Posted February 11, 2016
The printed Tucson Birding Trail Map is available starting Saturday. The free map shows the 45 best locations in and around Tucson for finding wild birds. The sites include a range of mountain, desert, and wetland locations, each with its own variety of species.
Posted February 11, 2016
Tucson Utility Billing from Tucson Water will not be available due to maintenance on Sunday, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Customers will not be able to pay bills, or access or create accounts during that time.
