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The memorable final shot from the 1957 drive-in favorite "The Giant Claw"

Tucson Drive-In History

Aug 2, 2013 Film writer Chris Dashiell takes a fond look back at the golden age of the Old Pueblo's outdoor movie theaters

Veterans Make Up 16% of Homeless Adults, US officials say

Aug 2, 2013 Tucson nonprofit focuses on helping, hoping to decrease that number; Gus Hasdorff's story.
Emily Irwin, M.B.A. and SPHR, human resource director, talks about her decision for genetic testing resulting in a positive carrier for the genetic mutation for cancer, her available options for prevention, and her final decisions concerning her situation.

Genetic Testing Measures Risks, Offers Few Certainties

Jul 23, 2013 New gene-based tests and treatments provide patients with choices but no easy answers.
Organ Pipe National Monument is in the middle of conflict among border law enforcement, the environment, and park visitors due to the environmental impact of border security and enforcement policies

Border National Monument is Center of Conflict

Jul 23, 2013 Organ Pipe Cactus Park has sparked issues among Border Patrol, ecologists, visitors.
Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild talks with Mike Grassinger, president of the DM-50, a support organization for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The two are working on the city's goal to end veterans' homelessness by 2015.

Tucson Goal: House Hundreds of Homeless Vets in 2.5 Years

Jul 19, 2013 Mayor Rothschild, city stepping up to national challenge, hopes to lead example for other communities.

Veterans Make Up 16% of Homeless Adults, US officials say

Jul 15, 2013 Tucson nonprofit focuses on helping, hoping to decrease that number; Gus Hasdorff's story.

Veterans Make Up 16% of Homeless Adults, US officials say

Jul 15, 2013 Tucson nonprofit focuses on helping, hoping to decrease that number; Gus Hasdorff's story.

SPECIAL REPORT: 20% of Pima County Residents in Poverty

Jul 13, 2013 Find out what being poor means in southern Arizona.
H.T. Sanchez, TUSD's new superintendent inside the Arizona Public Media radio studios.

Q & A with TUSD's New Superintendent

Jul 12, 2013 H.T. Sanchez talks about his first impressions and expectations after two weeks on the job
H.T. Sanchez, TUSD's new superintendent inside the Arizona Public Media radio studios.

Q & A with TUSD's New Superintendent

Jul 11, 2013 H.T. Sanchez talks about his first impressions and expectations after two weeks on the job
Chris Tanz is a public artist whose work can be seen throughout Arizona.

Public Artist Explores Ancient Connections

Jul 11, 2013 Projects show relations between desert inhabitants, environment, and sky.
Boxes of Chapul Cricket Bars are displayed on the counter of Rocks n' Ropes.

New Insect-Based Protein Bar Promotes Water Sustainability

Jul 11, 2013 Crickets could be an uprising culinary delicacy.
Commnet's cell phone tower is part of the Radio Ridge tower array, on Mt. Lemmon near the end of Ski Run Road

A 'No Cell Zone' on Mt. Lemmon

Jun 28, 2013 Residents worried about safety after lone service provider pulls coverage in disagreement with antenna owner

Looking to the Sky for Rain and Artistic Inspiration

Jun 28, 2013 'Lluvia de Vida/Rain of Life' exhibition celebrates the anticipation of rain in the desert
A movie poster from the 1951 film 'Ace In The Hole'

Ace In The Hole

Jun 28, 2013 Chris Dashiell on Billy Wilder's acidic and prescient 1951 film about media sensationalism
Tubac Presidio State Park south of Tucson came close to hanging up a 'closed' sign in 2009

A State Parks Report Card

Jun 22, 2013 System regaining footing after budget crisis; forging ahead with private operating agreements, plan to open more parks

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