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Tucson's 235th Birthday

A number of events are being held this month, as part of the anniversary of the founding of Tucson, on August 20, 1775, when Hugo O'Connor established the new presidio.

Tucson's Reid Park Zoo to Get Bigger

"Expedition Tanzania" will increase the number of elephants at the zoo and involve them in an entirely new education component.

Pictures of the Floating World:

Life in 19th century Japan as depicted through woodblock prints

MIM

New Museum Explores Music Around the World.

D-M Change of Command

Life in the military involves moving every few years, usually that is not accompanied by the full ceremony that the military can muster, unless the move involves a change of command

Prescribed burn in Rincon Mountains

Tucson residents may see smoke rising from the mountain range east of town.

Bodies... The Exhibit: Anatomy Lab for the Masses

Plastination process used for Bodies exhibit is employed by anatomy lab at University of Arizona.

Refugees in Tucson: Lives as Immigrants Contribute to Our Community.

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

Afghanistan War Update

Former Army Chief of Staff explores question of how long the American public will support ongoing wars in Asia.

Serendipity of Place and Sound

Brian Lopez, a Tucson musician, has developed a sound defined by culture and friendships.

South Tucson

It took a broken sewer line along South Sixth Avenue to unite the citizens of the City of South Tucson.

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