Posted August 10, 2015
A public visitation and memorial service will be held this week for Tucson Police Department (TPD) Officer Isaac Rosario, 41, who died in an off-duty motor vehicle accident Aug. 1 in Glendale. Rosario's 6-year-old daughter was severely injured in that crash.
Posted August 10, 2015
The City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) invite the public to attend an open house tomorrow to discuss Broadway Improvements from Camino Seco to Houghton Road. The meeting will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. at Gridley Middle School, 350 S. Harrison Road.
Posted August 10, 2015
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) has helped Tucson gain the top spot in the PetSmart/Pet360.com Top City for Pets contest. The nominated destinations make pet-friendliness a priority, with top-tier lodging, restaurants, and activities for pets and their owners.
Posted August 10, 2015
Classically-trained violinist Lindsey Stirling from Gilbert will perform Wednesday night at 7:30 at the Tucson Music Hall. Her self-titled debut album features electronic beats and animation and has 12 original tracks, including the viral smash Crystallize, which has racked up more than 127 million YouTube views.
Posted August 10, 2015
The Aug. 19 meeting of the City of Tucson's Planning Commission has been moved to Sept. 16. Two public hearings are scheduled during that meeting - the Flexible Lot Design (FLD) draft text amendment and the Urban Agriculture draft text amendment. The citizen-comprised Planning Commission advises the Tucson City Council and staff on plans, policies, and standards affecting land use and development.
Posted August 10, 2015
BROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
CAMINO SECO TO HOUGHTON ROAD
OPEN HOUSE
The City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) invite the public to attend an Open House for Broadway Improvements from Camino Seco to Houghton Road.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Brief Presentation at 5:45 p.m.
Gridley Middle School
350 S. Harrison Road
Posted August 7, 2015
Posted August 7, 2015
The Mayor and Tucson City Council Wednesday approved a site specific sales tax incentive for a second hotel along the Sun Link streetcar route. The property at the southeast corner of Tyndall Avenue and East Second Street will be developed into a Marriott hotel and feature a public plaza and a private club for University of Arizona faculty and alumni.
Posted August 7, 2015
Visit Downtown Tucson tomorrow and enjoy live music, a movie, street performers, restaurants, street vendors, and gallery shows during 2nd Saturdays Downtown. Starting at 6:30 p.m., the main stage at Scott Avenue and Congress Street features musical performances. You can use the Sun Link streetcar to move easily through the downtown area.
Posted August 7, 2015
Tomorrow's the day mermaids, pirates, jellyfish, and other sea creatures will be washed ashore on downtown's pop-up beach on the MLK Lot at North Fifth Avenue at East Congress Street, and at Fourth Avenue’s Haggerty Plaza, 316 N. Fourth Ave. The "Return of the Mermaids" event begins with a mermaid arts market at 11 a.m. at 50 N. Fifth Ave. There will be music, dancing, and artists showcasing a variety of mermaid artwork and accessories.
Posted August 7, 2015
Ride the Sun Link streetcar and enjoy the KXCI Presents: Sun Link Summer in the City Concert Series, a live concert inside a streetcar. The series features concerts through the end of the month. The next concert will take place tomorrow night, featuring music from Laura and the Killed Men. Passengers can attend the concert by boarding the streetcar at the stop at Avenida del Convento and Congress (across from Mercado San Agustin) at 7 p.m.
Posted August 7, 2015
With school back in session, you may see students riding the bus, biking, or walking to school each day. Safety requires caution on the part of the students and those driving near them. In this week's "No Bad Days With Barrett" on KGUN9, Capt. Barrett Baker gets help from kindergarteners at Desert Willow Elementary to explain how to make it to class safely.
Posted August 6, 2015
The Tucson City Council last night approved a land development incentive package for shuttered schools in the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). The incentives are designed to fast-track development by offering deferred building permit fees and expedited reviews of building plans. Eight schools remain closed and would qualify for the incentives.
Posted August 6, 2015
Comcast officially signed the lease on the former American Home Furnishings building near Tucson Mall to house the media company's new call center, IT, and Spanish-language social media operations. The company says it plans to add 1,125 jobs in May. Renovation of the facility is expected to start immediately.
Posted August 6, 2015
Sunday is your last opportunity to register for leisure classes through the City of Tucson's Parks and Recreation Department, including sports, drawing and painting, theater, music, pottery, and more. The Fall 2015 Program Guide & Class Catalog is available online and at all Parks and Recreation facilities, district offices, and pools.
