Bike Fest Underway
Posted April 1, 2016
Tucson's annual Bike Fest celebration started today and continues all month. Activities include Cyclovia Tucson (April 10), Greater Arizona Bicycling Bike Swap (April 17), and Bike-in Movies (various days).
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'MocktoberFest' This Weekend
Posted April 1, 2016
"MoctoberFest" will be held tomorrow at Mercado San Agustin, just west of Interstate 10, on Avenida del Convento. The 4 p.m.-midnight event features music, a circus, parade, aerial artists, food, crafts, a photo booth, vaudevillians, magic, and more.
The Mercado is easily accessible via the Sun Link streetcar. The stop is at the western terminus of the nearly 4-mile route. Admission is $5, but kids 10 and under are free.
New Police Chief Officially Sworn In
Posted March 31, 2016
Even though he assumed the position in January, Chris Magnus officially was sworn in yesterday as Tucson's 25th police chief. Magnus recently passed all of his needed certification tests to become a peace officer in Arizona.
Major Grocer to Become Part of City's Food Scrap Collection Program
Posted March 31, 2016
Fry’s Food Stores will add commercial food scrap collection at all Tucson stores through the City of Tucson’s FoodCycle Program. A formal announcement will be made by Mayor Jonathan Rothschild tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Fry’s at 7812 E. Speedway Blvd. The addition of the Fry’s stores will bring the number of Tucson food scrap collection locations to 50.
Fourth Avenue Street Fair Begins Tomorrow
Posted March 31, 2016
The Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair opens tomorrow and runs through Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., each day. The event takes place on Fourth Avenue between Ninth Street and University Boulevard.
The street fair includes more than 400 arts and crafts booths, more than 35 food vendors, street musicians, food, jugglers, street performers, and a hands-on art pavilion for kids. There also will be face painting, balloons, demonstrations, sidewalk entertainment, and other activities.
Relieve Stress with 'Coffee and a Cuddle'
Posted March 31, 2016
Cuddle with some therapy dogs and drink coffee downtown tomorrow to help relieve any stress you may be feeling. The event will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Downtown Tucson Partnership, 100 N. Stone Ave., Suite 101.
A $10 donation at the door supports Arizona Gives Day for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona.
Interactive Maps Provide Valuable Information About Tucson
Posted March 31, 2016
ZoomTucson is an interactive mapping site that allows citizens to find government information and services, such as political representatives, trash and recycling collection schedules, zoning, and school boundaries. ZoomTucson's clean and simple map interface allows users to search by an address or click on a location to display a wealth of information. It's also good for people interested in moving to Tucson.
Traffic Alert - 22nd Street Sewer Augmentation Project Swan Road to Alvernon Way
Posted March 31, 2016
This is a series of traffic alerts that will be issued throughout the construction of the 22nd Street Sewer Augmentation Project. These alerts will announce construction, detour and street closure information as it affects traffic.
Fourth Avenue Street Fair: Sun Link Streetcar Temporary Route Adjustments
Posted March 31, 2016
Fourth Avenue will be the host of the annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair this weekend. The Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair begins on Friday, April 1, 2016 and is open daily through Sunday, April 3, 2016, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Attendance for the Street Fair is estimated to be approximately 300,000 people, so please adjust travel plans accordingly.
Campbell Avenue Streetscape Enhancement Project - Grant Road to Fort Lowell Road
Posted March 31, 2016
STAMPED ASPHALT CROSSWALK APPLICATION
As part of the Campbell Avenue Streetscape Enhancement Project, crews from Pima Paving and Tucson Asphalt, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation, will begin installing decorative stamped asphalt crosswalks at several locations on Campbell Avenue between Fort Lowell Road and Grant Road.
Tucson City Court to Close for a Few Days Starting Friday
Posted March 30, 2016
Tucson City Court will be closed for business this Friday, April 1, through Monday, April 4, in order to transition to its new case management system, Arizona Judicial Automated Case System (AJACS). The court will be open on a limited basis next Tuesday with scheduled hearings and trials in courtrooms, but the customer service lobby and website will be closed. People having a scheduled court date of Tuesday, April 5, are expected to appear in court, unless they received a notice rescheduling the date.
New ID Card That Meets Federal Travel Requirements to Debut Soon
Posted March 30, 2016
Arizonans who want to travel will be able to get an identification card this week that meets federal REAL ID Act security requirements. The Arizona Department of Transportation says its new Voluntary Travel ID from the Motor Vehicle Division meets security requirements to gain access to airports, restricted federal buildings, military bases, and more.
Paving Begins Tomorrow at 22nd Street Sewer Augmentation Project Site
Posted March 30, 2016
Paving operations are underway at the 22nd Street and Alvernon Way intersection, as construction of Pima County's 22nd Street Sewer Augmentation Project begins to wrap up. Traffic is shifted to accommodate the paving equipment as its moves through the project area. Paving is scheduled to be finished by the end of the day on Friday.
Recruitment Open for Public Safety Dispatchers
Posted March 30, 2016
Recycle Right and Help Make Recycling More Effective
Posted March 29, 2016
A recent survey from the City of Tucson's Environmental Services (ES) department found that approximately 90 percent of Tucsonans regularly set out their blue barrels for recycling, but 20 percent of the material put in barrels is not recyclable. Contamination - especially food, yard waste, and dirty diapers - can ruin a complete truckload of recyclables. Plastic bags, garden hoses, and clothing also can cause problems.
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