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A bird of paradise is one of the many flowers at the Frida Kahlo exhibit.

Tucson Crowds Grow in Mexican Artist Frida Kahlo's Garden

Exhibit attracts many who otherwise wouldn't visit Tucson Botanical Gardens.

Take a Ride in The Rap Van

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The 2016 election hits the home stretch in Arizona; students with mental illness struggle to cope in the classroom; Feeding Our Future, part 7: "The Politics of Produce Rescue"

Analyzing Arizona Races with All Eyes on Top of Ballot

How will presidential campaign efforts in the state affect local votes?

The 9th Annual Haunted Halloween Arizona Spotlight

A collection of seasonal stories designed to thrill & chill!
U.S. Rep. Martha McSally celebrates her re-election Nov. 8, 2016.

Congress: McSally Wins in 2nd District, O'Halleran Takes 1st

Grijalva unopposed for eighth term; Republicans lead congressional delegation 5-4.
Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Kaine at a Tucson rally. November 3, 2016

VP Candidate Tim Kaine Makes Last Pitch for Arizona

The Democratic vice presidential nominee visits Tucson and Phoenix.

Tucson Officials Looking for Piece of Medical Tourism Pie

Tucson, Pima County working with medical industry to attract tourists from Mexico for elective procedures.
125 students gathered at the Tucson YWCA for the final day of Eller's Economic Development Program.

Free Classes a 'Win-Win' For Local Entrepreneurs, UA's Eller

Eller Economic Development Program teaches local small businesses the basics.
The skeleton groom looks on as his bride (not pictured) prepares for the march.

100,000 Expected for Tucson's All Souls Procession

Thousands will come from all over the world to participate in the walk.

Health Care Market Opens; Two Carriers in Pima County

Officials are reaching out to raise awareness of coverage options, financial assistance.
After spending some time at the Cooling Center, this homeless man is back on the streets.

Tucson Program Will Give Day Jobs to Homeless People

The program, modeled after one in New Mexico, will pay more than minimum wage.
Forever Yong’s garlic harvest is ready to go to market.

Feeding Our Future: Farmers and Markets

New ways to support small farmers and backyard gardeners, to grow our local food system
Tierra y Libertad, a collective in South Tucson’s Wakefield Neighborhood, reclaimed a back alleyway with colorful murals.

Feeding Our Future: Growing Community in Tucson’s Barrios

Home-grown efforts to improve Tucson’s struggling neighborhoods start with vegetable gardens.

The Unofficial Piñata Poll: Trump Beating Clinton

Political characters have been good for local businesses.
Yolanda Soto, CEO and President of Borderlands Food Bank, in her office in Nogales. The bright paintings on her walls were all done by an inmate who works for Borderlands as part of a labor force program. (She’s a big fan of Kahlo’s.)

Feeding Our Future: The Politics of Produce Rescue

They share the same goal of feeding the hungry, but sometimes food banks step on each other’s toes.
A streetcar moves through downtown Tucson.

Tucson Event Will Celebrate 'State of Downtown'

Rio Nuevo and the Downtown Tucson Partnership will recognize development milestones.

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