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Left to right, Mariano Rodriguez and Mike Cease are challenging Steve Kozachik in the Ward 6 race for Tucson City Council in November.

Jobs, Environment and Crime are Key for Ward 6 Candidates

Central Tucson Council race features incumbent Democrat, Republican and Green Party challengers.
The intersection of Fifth Ave. and Congress Street in downtown Tucson.

List Calls Congress Street One of America's 'Great Places'

American Planners Association points to revitalization, multi-modal renovations.
An illustration of possible changes coming to the building that housed Wig-O-Rama.

CVS Nixes Plans for Store in Iconic Downtown Building

But other big names are coming to the block.
Rani Olson, right, works to raise food literacy in Tucson's schools.

Episode 155: Getting Healthy Food into Tucson Schools

Also, a landmark designation for Barrio Viejo, a device offering hope to those with macular degeneration, and a changing downtown.
Cranes tower over the construction site at Banner University Medical Center, February 2017.

Survey: Construction Firms in AZ Struggle to Find Skilled Workers

Retiring baby boomers, an emphasis on college, and local economic factors play a role.
A view of Tucson from Tumamoc Hill.

Tucson Turns 242, Though Some Put Age at 4,000

Community celebration to include native foods, cannon fire on the presidio grounds.
The streetcar on Broadway Boulevard, April 5, 2016.

Streetcar Celebrates Third Anniversary Saturday

Festivities include free rides and an onboard concert.
The proposed site of a skate park is at the I-10 underpass at Cushing and Freeway.

Skateboarders See Park Potential in Shady Underpass

A space under Interstate 10 could become the area's first free shaded facility for skateboarders.
Syrian chef Shahd Baeij

A Woman from Syria Shares Flavors of her Homeland

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A public forum at TMC examines the future of Arizona health care; how this week's Supreme Court ruling affects immigration; and join some of the estimated 1,500 people who walk and run on Tumamoc Hill every day.
White lettering on a gold overhang on the westside entrance for One South Church.

Downtown Tucson Renewal Sparks Office Space Interest

Tucson's high-rises, including its tallest, are destinations for business, legal sectors.
A photo of Tucson resident Annie Laos from her memorial.

Annie Laos, A Tucson Original, Remembered by Friends and Family

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A look at alternatives to a physical border wall; how genome research helps science to understand epilepsy; "I Dream in Widescreen" brings new film makers' work to light.

Maria Bamford Brightens Up Tucson

Also on Arizona Spotlight: History & music combine at Mission San Xavier del Bac; an Air Force officer deploys, leaving his family behind.
Departing curator of MOCA, Jocko Weyland

MOCA's Jocko Weyland: 'If You Stay Busy You Have No Time to be Unhappy'

Also, a legislative update; Adiba Nelson talks about motherhood challenges and the language of love; and Something Something Theatre presents 'Dov & Ali.'
From left, Hal Strich, Kirk Saunders, Ramon Valdez, Regina Romero, Judy Rich, Jonathan Rothschild, Nancy Johnson, Cassandra Becerra, Raul Aguirre, Rocio Galvez-Martinez and Frank Valenzuela.

Wellness Medical Center Opens in Downtown Tucson

HealthOn Broadway was designed to cater to the medical needs of people who live and work downtown.
Parking meters in Tucson.

4th Ave Parking Meter Revenues Meet Expected $200K

The attitude toward the meters has changed since they were installed, official says.
A view of Tucson from Tumamoc Hill.

Tucson Can Keep Tax Incentive for Downtown Redevelopment

Legislature proposed changes, but city's key tool to encourage development intact.

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