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Chain drug stores dominate the pharmacy industry in most communities across the country, but some independent business owners are find a niche for economic survival. We visit two establishments in Tucson.

Family Pharmacies in Decline?

Number of independently-owned pharmacies is down significantly in Tucson
Flowers and other mementos were gathered by volunteers to be categorized and stored.

UMC Shooting Memorial Comes Down

Massive tribute outside hospital is boxed up, sent to storage
Mark Kelly, astronaut and husband of Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford, shares his hopes for her recovery.

Mark Kelly to Fly Mission

Husband of U.S. Rep. Giffords decides to command Endeavor in April

Record Cold Cuts Off Services

Freezing temperatures wreak havoc in Southern Arizona
The La Frontera Center offers a 16-week intensive rehab program for meth users.

The Math on Meth

Local agency reports significant drop in referrals, but some people are still struggling with addiction
A competitor works his way through a course at the Arizona Tree Climbing Championships.

Putting Tree Workers To The Test

Championship tests climbing and safety skills, but most competitors focus on the fun.
Tucson attorney and community leader Jonathan Rothschild talks about his decision to run for mayor.

New Face in Mayoral Race

Political newcomer wants to create a community where kids will stay
In TerraSante Village, residents have adopted practices like water harvesting, cooperative gardening and sharing resources.

The TerraSante Experiment

Local residents work to live in harmony with the environment west of Tucson
Author and political scientist Jim Clarke discusses his work profiling assassins.

Politics Affect Behavior, Expert Says

Criminal violence researcher supports Sheriff Dupnik's statements
Student poets Samantha Neville (left) and Ochana Otto compete in poetry recitation.

Students Shine Out Loud

Tucson high schoolers compete in Poetry Outloud, a national poetry recitation event
The University of Arizona Poetry Center has become a valued resource in the community, and its recognized nationally and internationally, as one of the best of its kind. Since 1962 the center has hosted thousands of readings by most major contemporary U.S. poets, significant international visitors and emerging artists. Now, a new exhibit at the center features vintage poetry posters and it chronicles the early years of these public readings.

When Poetry Met Art

Vintage posters put literary legacy on exhibit at UA Poetry Center
Tucson Unified School District classroom.

Volunteers Vital to Struggling Schools

School districts are more dependent on volunteers during the tough economy
Gabrielle Giffords leaves University Medical Center

Giffords On Her Way

Congresswoman leaves Tucson's University Medical Center to continue recovery in Texas
San Tan Valley residents square off over incorporation--and water rights--in this collaboration between AZPM and *San Tan Valley Today* newspaper.

Wild West Stand-Off in Pinal

Water utility may be fanning the flames of San Tan Valley discord
Mark Kelly, astronaut and husband of Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford, shares his hopes for her recovery.

Kelly: "She's Such a Fighter"

Mark Kelly hopeful that wife Gabrielle Giffords will recover
Lydia Baker, Medicare coordinator for the Pima Council on Aging, discusses healthcare reform.

The Affordable Care Act, Explained

As Congress readies to repeal the health care reform law, one expert explains what it actually means for Arizonans

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