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Finding a Home for Medical Marijuana

As state finalizes regulations about medical marijuana, local residents look for dispensary sites--and find a host of complex requirements

A Humane Touch

New Humane Society of Southern Arizona vice-president Kerri Burns brings first-hand experience with animal rescues and law enforcement

The Pima County Board of Supervisors recently approved the purchase of 187 acres, to be added to the existing 700-acre Sweetwater Preserve.

Pima County Pumps Up Preserve

Aided by lower prices, County is adding nearly 200 acres to Sweetwater Preserve northwest of Tucson

Arizona needs 700 more primary-care physicians just to get to the national average.

Medicaid Funding in Jeopardy

Healthcare providers uneasy about impact of imminent AHCCCS cuts

Victor Aros' scrappy front-yard sign commemorates his family's rodeo history.

Web Feature: Love and Rodeo

For one Tucson family, competing in rodeo is a beloved art--and a balancing act

We talk to a person who required heart surgery due to her Lupus and now sits on the board of directors for the Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona. We also speak to a research assistant professor at the UofA who is working on this topic.

Living with Lupus

Researchers and survivors in Tucson raise awareness of an often misunderstood disease

Eric Magrane and his wife harvest rainfall with gutters and cisterns and grow native plants in swales that reduce water waste.

Conservation Close to Home

Tucson residents team up with local non-profit to increase beauty and decrease consumption

Peace Corps Turns 50

UA fellows say international volunteer program continues to have relevance in the world

"The Chocolate Voice is simple and small--you can get through it," says publisher Gwen Pierce.

Web Feature: Finding a Voice

One woman works to learn and tell her hometown's untold stories, and finds herself reconnecting to her roots

Merchants and tourists say they see more bustle and vibrancy in Tucson's urban chore.

Downtown's Development Evolves

More businesses are taking a chance on moving to downtown Tucson

Olga Goss is one of many local students improving her English skills with help from the Literacy Volunteers of Tucson.

Seeking the Skills for Success

Literacy Volunteers of Tucson has been helping local residents improve their literacy and their lives for 50 years

The "Borderlandia: Cultural Topographies" exhibit at the Tucson Museum of Art explores some of the unique themes of U.S./Mexico interactions.

Artists Merge Cultures in Borderlandia

U.S./Mexico border deconstructed through glass and mixed media exhibit at Tucson Museum of Art

National Institute on Civil Discourse director Brint Milward and co-director Sally Rider discuss the new institute's mission.

Bush, Clinton to Chair New National Institute for Civil Discourse

Organization aims to advance the national discussion that arose in the wake of the Jan. 8 shooting and develop constructive solutions

Tucson groups are working on a campaign to promote the area's attributes.

Is Tucson's Image Tarnished?

As local organizations work to reduce negative perceptions of the city in the wake of the Jan. 8 shooting, tourists say they'll continue visiting

Jury Finds Shawna Forde Guilty

Jurors convict accused Minuteman vigilante of murder, other charges; now must decide on the death penalty

Ron Barber (left) with fellow congressional staff member Pam Simon. Both were wounded on Jan. 8, 2011.

One Month On, Shooting Survivors Find Strength

Survivors Ron Barber and Pam Simon say there's a "whole lot yet to be done"

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