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A view of downtown Tucson.

City Council to Consider Renewing Downtown Business Improvement District

Affirmative vote would open a comment period for property owners in the district.
The Flycatcher, 340 E 6th St., is slated to be replaced by apartments and retail.

Fourth Avenue Development Stirs Opposition

Retail and apartments would replace Flycatcher bar at Fourth Avenue and Sixth Street.
A view of buildings in downtown Tucson from the Temple of Music and Art, January 2018.

Rio Nuevo Asking Lawmakers for 10 More Years

The board needs legislative approval to extend its existence.
An artists' rendering of what a plaza built around the bungalows could look like.

Rio Nuevo Wants to Use Broadway Properties Swept Up by Widening Project

Project would include new parking, relocating historic bungalows and changes to Solot Plaza.
Some American companies choose Nogales, Sonora, to manufacture parts.

Tucson Economy Ready to Grow Behind Manufacturing Sector

Good economic times come as federal spending begins to increase again.
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.
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.
Tucson's Greyhound Bus Station sits at the corner of Broadway Boulevard and Euclid Avenue.

Tucson's Greyhound Station Finds Forever Home

Intercity bus terminal is in permanent home east of downtown after 15 years in a temporary space.

Episode 127: What's Next for Tucson Unified Schools?

District needs superintendent, interview with U.S. Rep. Martha McSally and more.
2015 Tucson Downtown Parade of Lights

State Change to Tax Incentive Could Hurt Downtown Tucson

Rio Nuevo chairman says city relies on break for redevelopment and is negotiating changes.
Work crews paint the old Pima County Courthouse building from a muted pink color (left) to it's original, more earth-tone tan color in early 2017.

Old Pima Courthouse Getting Original Shade of Paint

Iconic tile dome retained, original color restored as part of preservation project.
Pima County Board of Supervisors at a meeting in early April 2015.

Supervisors Approve Leasing 2 Downtown Lots to Rio Nuevo

Pima County aims to avoid economic development incentive issues.

Will Arizona Election be Fraud Free? Yes, and Here's How

Plus, meet the new CEO of the Downtown Tucson Partnership.
A 0.1 mile stretch of Church Avenue will close through late September to prepare for phase III of the Downtown Links road project.

Month-Long Road Closure for Next Phase of Downtown Links

Road project will ultimately connect Barraza-Aviation Parkway with Interstate 10.
A woman waits for the streetcar on April 5, 2016.

Tucson Streetcar Marks Two Years, Two Million Riders

Passenger trends emerge, including - no surprise - summer as slowest time of year.

How Does the Presidential Election Affect Local Politics?

We ask political party leaders and journalists about trickle-down politics.

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