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Tucson withdraws ordinance to ban camping in washes amid community concerns
Ana Armijo used to camp at Santa Rita Park, but she expected to spend Wednesday night “in an alley somewhere.” Alejandro Martinez’s friend, who also used to camp at Santa Rita with his two dogs, would be spending Wednesday night in an empty house that Martinez’s building manager temporarily opened up.
Tucson adding more riprap rocks along 1-10 underpasses at cost of $300K
Robert Roundtree Jr. has mixed feelings on the riprap rocks that line most of the ground near the underpass on Speedway. Roundtree is homeless, and he spends many of his days standing outside and asking for water, dollar bills or any other help from drivers who stop on the side of the road.
Tucson's Massive Food, Folk, and Fun "Meet Yourself" Festival Returns For 50th Anniversary
One of the largest Tucson festivals is back and right around the corner. Tucson Meet Yourself is a folk festival with roots dating back decades. Over the years, it has done nothing but grow, bringing in new events, activities, and vendors. Plus, with its place on the calendar, it’s one of the first great weekends to really get outside with the family while avoiding the brutal summer and early autumn heat.
Proposed Pima library closures halted to make plans for deeper community feedback
Pima County residents were shocked and upset by a draft proposal in August to close or downsize five libraries — most by the end of 2024. One month later, following an Arizona Luminaria report on the potential closures, residents packed a library advisory board meeting, offering emotional feedback to library management. The broad public backlash against the draft prompted officials to respond: The plan will be revamped after first holding an extensive community engagement process. Any proposed closures are up for discussion, county leaders say.
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