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Molly McKasson and Susan Claassen performed comedy and improv skits as “Mols and Suz” throughout the mid 1970’s and 1980’s. Now they are reviving their sketch comedy for one night at Invisible Theater on Oct. 15.

Political satire that has aged like wine: Mols and Suz - Together Again One Night Only!

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The 3rd Annual Chinese Chorizo Festival celebrates culture, community and food; and Tucson native Jeff Biggers on co-writing "Disturbing the Bones".

<a href="https://map22.epa.gov/cimc/superfundZoom&params=0900684&15" target="_blank" style="font-weight:700;margin-right:6px">VIEW THIS MAP FULLSCREEN IN A NEW WINDOW</a>The ten square-mile Tucson International Airport Area Superfund Site is depicted using orange diagonal lines. The site includes Tucson International Airport, Sections of the Tohono O'odham Nation (San Xavier District), Tucson and South Tucson residential areas, and Air Force Plant #44 Raytheon Missile Systems Company (AFP44). The site has contaminated groundwater and soil from former aircraft and electronics manufacturing and aircraft maintenance, fire drill trainings, and the leaking of chemicals from unlined landfills.

Tucson Superfund Site cleanup stalled by U.S. Air Force

EPA urges action on PFAS contamination as Air Force faces penalties for delayed cleanup plan.

Tucson Water's Advanced Oxidation Process Treatment Facility located at 1110 W. Irvington Road Tucson, Ariz. This facility that is operated and maintained by Tucson Water was brought online in 2014, and works in conjunction with the adjacent Tucson Airport Remediation Project (TARP) to treat for trichloroethylene known as TCE, 1,4 dioxane and other volatile organic compounds.

Toxic Waters: EPA and military clash over Tucson’s groundwater cleanup

Families affected by cancer and premature deaths blame a history of polluted water in southern Tucson. The water utility is trying to clean up the problem.

EPA Orders Air Force, AZ National Guard to address PFAS contamination at Tucson Superfund Site

Emergency directive aims to mitigate health threats from toxic chemicals in Tucson’s groundwater, pushing for immediate cleanup action and cost sharing.

Amistades staff working in a community garden in Douglas, Ariz.

By Latinos, for Latinos, Amistades Receives $500,000 grant from EPA for climate justice initiative

Justicia Juntos or Justice Together, looks to raise awareness and provide education on climate resilience.

South Tucson files lawsuit against rental properties for high crime

The City of South Tucson is asking for an injunction to prevent future crimes.

The musical passion of Kid Congo Powers.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Chris Carlone on his new film exploring Tucson's punk rock past; and how the community of Bisbee is working to support wildlife in cooperation with the Arizona Wildlife Federation.

The Tucson Jewish Museum building was the first synagogue built in the Arizona Territory, years before statehood. The historic building is now the central location of the Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center, where the history and culture of Jews in Southern Arizona is presented through dynamic exhibitions.

The Tucson Jewish Museum and Holocaust Center - A source of strength, not sorrow.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Remembering the local 1960s peace movement with Archive Tucson; Poet and author Linda D. Addison on crafting stories from darkness and light; and "Stories That Soar!" presents "Andrew the Rapper".

The stinknet weed (Oncosiphon pilulifer), seen here with a key for scale, was being traded as Globe chamomile before being renamed. Scientists say it is an invasive plant in our region.

Why this wildflower is worrying naturalists in Arizona.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Martha Retallick on her "City Nature"; German fellow visits the AZPM Studio; and, a look into a Dolly Parton themed dance party.

A Tucson Clean and Beautiful volunteer is putting mulch around a new tree in a neighborhood in South Tucson on Saturday, Dec. 17th. The mulch helps protect the tree from the harsh desert climate.

60,000 trees planted since start of Tucson Million Trees program

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero announced the program in 2020 and hopes to reach the goal by 2030.

A sign warning drivers of high pedestrian traffic on West St. Mary's Road in Tucson on a late October afternoon.

Traffic deaths rising in Tucson, pedestrians at highest risk

The number of pedestrian fatalities have almost doubled from 2021.

New Homeless Encampment Reporting Tool helps connect resources, lowers police response

The system launched on Oct. 27 and has received 1,582 reports.

An attendee is attempting to block a basketball from scoring mid-air at Tucson's first Disability Pride Celebration in Udall Park on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports brought in wheelchairs as well as other equipment for Tucsonans to try adaptive sports for the first time.

Tucson holds first Disability Pride Celebration

The event included musical and storytelling performances from disabled Tucsonans.

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero delivers her first State of the City address. Dec. 2, 2020

Mayor Regina Romero delivers 2022 State of the City address

Ahead of the event, Romero announced she is running for a second four-year term in the 2023 city election.

Redistricting Advisory Committee approves three maps to be sent to Tucson city council

The new ward boundaries will be in effect for the 2023 municipal election.

Praising the earned beauty of "The Crone Body".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Author Susan Miner on building the foundation for inner peace; and the history behind Ormsby Park in Tucson's Barrio Santa Cruz.

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