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Archive seeks to reclaim border narrative

The Reclaiming the Border Narrative digital archive is a collaboration meant to tell the story of the border through the eyes of people who live there.

Priscilla the Parrotfish brings the ocean plastic problem to the desert

An Oregon-based nonprofit makes sculptures entirely out of ocean plastic which are now on display in Tucson.

Reading 1,000 books before kindergarten is the goal in Cochise County

The program encourages reading in the pre-K age group

Sierra Vista Glow Ride brings holiday lights and cheer to Sierra Vista's neighborhoods

The event and charity has raised more than $26,000 dollars last year

Tucson's &Gallery displays posters for Palestine at Fourth Avenue Street Fair

The poster collection curated by international organization Artists Against Apartheid encouraged peaceful solidarity.

Camera on Tumamoc Hill will document the next thousand years of Tucson history

Jonathon Keats chose Tucson as the next site for his unprecedented Deep Time photography project.

Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival returns for 32nd year

The four-day long event offers field trips and free wildlife and nature talks

Fencing championships draw thousands to Phoenix

Tucsonans were among those testing their skills against competitors from the USA and around the world.

Precision carpentry and fun combine for slides in Sierra Vista

A Sierra Vista man builds massive wooden slides.

Local authors shine at Tucson Festival of Books

Some of the books are self-published.

Local nonprofit acquires former TUSD school to continue sustainability work

The Tucson Unified School district governing board approved the sale Tuesday evening.

The first-ever "Tombstone Festival of Western Books" to be celebrated

Residents are holding the event ahead of the Tucson Festival of Books

Honoring African American soldiers from last century

Descendants and others gather for 2nd Annual Nogales Buffalo Soldiers Salute

Tucson Meet Yourself festival receives grant to plan 50th anniversary

This year's festival will examine the 50 year evolution of cultural diversity in Tucson.

African American Museum of Southern Arizona opens

The museum officially opened on Saturday, Jan. 14 and is located at the University of Arizona.

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