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Water safety tips: What is the best color swimsuit for your child to wear?
(Gray News) – When it comes to a child’s swimwear, the color of the suit could make a huge difference for their safety. A viral photo from Prairie Lakes Healthcare System shows how different colored swimsuits show up under water. The photo compared 13 different colors of swimwear...
Don't sleep on the carne asada from The Quesadillas, which might be one of Tucson's best-kept secrets
When The Quesadillas opened in 2016, it was an exciting day for Marcos Barragan. Barragan, who describes himself as a cook — not a chef, had taken the leap and opened his own restaurant at 2418 N. Craycroft Road. But no one was coming in. Eventually a woman who...
Iconic Tucson bar opening new Phoenix location
Dirtbags, the iconic University of Arizona bar cherished by students, alumni and locals in Tucson, is thrilled to announce the opening of a new location in Phoenix this coming August. Known for its lively ambiance, exceptional service and delicious food, Dirtbags is set to bring the same excitement and community...
This Arizona cactus blooms for 1 night. Here's when to see the rare Queen of the Night
Cactuses sure give Arizonans a lot to talk about. From towering Saguaros that are not what they look like, to a cactus looking like a couple kissing. But every summer, the queen of cactuses makes an appearance to showcase its stunning flowers that bloom en mass for only one night every year.
The 2024 Summer Reading Challenge is here, featuring 28 books with Tucson ties 📚
After a brief hiatus, #ThisIsTucson's Summer Reading Challenge is back — and it might be our best one yet. If you've been a #ThisIsTucson reader for a while, you might know that we curate a reading list most summers, centered around local authors and books with topics relevant to our area.
Tech Parks Arizona Announces Key Leadership Promotions
TUCSON, Ariz. (July 2, 2024) – Tech Parks Arizona proudly commemorates its 30-year anniversary, marking three decades of advancing technology, economic prosperity, and community development. Through purpose-built environments, Tech Parks Arizona supports companies of all sizes and facilitates university-industry interaction moving at the speed of business. With a strategic forward-looking eye on the future, Tech Parks Arizona is pleased to announce several key promotions within the organization that will strategically position it for continued growth and advancement, effective July 1.
Arthur Vint: Bringing New York-Style Jazz to the Desert
Arthur Vint has capitalized on a series of life experiences that has enabled him to make a major contribution in the creation of a highly-successful jazz club in Tucson, Arizona. Given a drum set at the age of six; he studied at William Paterson University and the Manhattan School, of...
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