Ward-3 - Posted March 22, 2019
Ward-2 - Posted March 22, 2019
I’ve been getting questions about the status of the planned Fry’s on 22nd and Houghton. There has been some confusion since Fry’s has closed a few stores in town and cancelled plans to build others. I had my staff contact Kroeger’s, Fry’s parent company, to find out what the status of the 22nd and Houghton location is. We got a response from Dennis E. Barr, the company’s director of real estate:
TDOT - Posted March 21, 2019
On Saturday, March 23, 2019, and Sunday, March 24, 2019, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB) will host the Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona Air Show. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Ward-2 - Posted March 21, 2019
A contractor for Southwest Gas is scheduled to begin pipeline improvement work on North Kolb Road between East Sunrise Drive and North Sabino Canyon Road on Monday, April 1.
The construction will begin at Kolb Road and Sunrise Drive and proceed south toward Sabino Canyon Road, with crews working Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the beginning of the project schedule. Work hours will begin earlier when daylight hours are longer.
Ward-2 - Posted March 21, 2019
The Palo Verde Park Neighborhood Association is hosting Park Fest 2019 on Sunday, March 24, 3-6 p.m., at Palo Verde Park, 425 S. Mann Ave. There will be four stages of live music, food trucks, and lots of fun. Click here for more information.
NewsNet - Posted March 21, 2019
The Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair takes place tomorrow through Sunday, March 22-24, from 10 a.m. to dusk each day. This free, nearly-50-year-old tradition typically attracts more than 250,000 people.
NewsNet - Posted March 21, 2019
Reid Park Zoo is partnering with the Confucius Institute at the University of Arizona, Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc., and Tucson Chinese Cultural Center in hosting more than 400 colorful, customized lantern displays in Southern Arizona.
The Asian Lantern Festival, which concludes Saturday, March 23 (6-10 p.m.), will transport you across the world with Asian-inspired entertainment, cuisine, and culture. You can check admission prices and register now at the above link.
NewsNet - Posted March 21, 2019
The Palo Verde Park Neighborhood Association is hosting Park Fest 2019 on Sunday, March 24, 3-6 p.m., at Palo Verde Park, 425 S. Mann Ave. There will be four stages of live music, food trucks, and lots of fun. Follow the above link for more information.
NewsNet - Posted March 21, 2019
The Tucson Parks and Recreation department is looking to hire an energetic person to join the recreation team as a recreation assistant. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of recreation programs for youth and adults. The deadline to apply is April 7.
Ward-4 - Posted March 21, 2019
TDOT - Posted March 20, 2019
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, March 22, 2019 and is open daily through Sunday, March 24, 2019, 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.
NewsNet - Posted March 20, 2019
The Mayor and Tucson City Council yesterday, March 19, gave final approval to launch a six-month pilot program to bring electronic scooters to Tucson starting July 1.
The council two weeks ago gave preliminary approval to the program, but wanted to resolve some safety issues and other concerns before taking a final vote. The scooter program most likely would put dockless rental scooters around downtown and 4th Avenue, but it would be up to the operators where to place them.
NewsNet - Posted March 20, 2019
The Arizona Superior Court in Pima County, in partnership with the Pima County Bar Association, will host the free Spring 2019 Court Night event on Tuesday, March 26, at the Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road.
NewsNet - Posted March 20, 2019
Each year, the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission (TPCHC) recognizes individuals, firms, groups, and/or organizations that have demonstrated their interest in or contribution to the preservation, conservation, or interpretation of local history, architecture, or historic preservation in Tucson or Pima County.
NewsNet - Posted March 20, 2019
A new museum exhibit in Tucson highlights the history of women involved in mariachi music. The Trailblazing Women of Mariachi Music tells the stories of the early female pioneers of mariachi, including a special focus on Tucson women who influenced the genre.
