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Bicycle Month Highlights Common Safety Misconceptions

TPD recommends cyclists go beyond state law requirements for visibility, and drivers should watch for bicyclists.

Bioscience Roadmap to Translate Research into Products

Industry poised to expand in Arizona during next decade, planning document sets goals for growth.

Local Food Festival First of Its Kind in Tucson

Organizer of Viva La Local says event is an opportunity to celebrate locally-produced foods.; he's impressed by positive reaction.

An A-10 plane sits in a hanger at Davis Monthan Air Force Base.

US Sens Say Cutting A-10 is Violation of Law

National Defense Authorization Act passed last year, says the Air Force “may not retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage” any A-10s during calendar 2014.

New Medical Care Method Could Reduce Health Costs, Creator Says

Concerned with providing quality care while also lowering health care costs, the co-director of the UA's Center on Aging, Mindy Fain, created a new model for caring for elderly patients.

Tucson Ending Pension Payments Based on Sick Leave

Sick time buy-back program inflated pension contributions by $1.2 million; city attorney had advised to evaluate such expenses.

Health Equity in Pima County is Focus of Upcoming Event

Pima County's Health Dept. hosting panel to address issues, such as developing healthy lifestyles, equal access to health care.

TEP to Cut Coal Capacity, Expand Renewable Resource Use

Plans to cut one-third in next 15 years, while expanding its reliance on natural gas and other renewables.

Expo Teaches About Past Through Archeology

The annual event hosted by Arizona State Parks has been around for 32 years; highlights region's history.

Pima County Could Seek Mitigation for Pipeline Construction

Environmental Impact Statement for Kinder-Morgan's Sierrita Pipeline didn't find major negative impacts; County administrator says it could create second smuggling corridor.

Exhibit Features Native Palms in the Sonoran Desert

Tohono Chul is recreating a "palm oasis" from Sonora, Mexico; based off of canyons along the Sea of Cortez.

UA Foundation Sets Fundraising Goal Friday

Campaign will raise at least $1 billion for university endowment; "quiet" efforts have already been underway on the campaign for about 3.5 years.

Celebrating Five Years of 'Meeting' in Downtown Tucson

Meet Me at Maynards has attracted tens of thousands of people to weekly event where visitors can walk, run and enjoy other activities.

Group Protects Natural Area Popular for Birding, Other Activities

Madera Canyon located east of Green Valley is famous for its birds, scenic sites and other opportunities.

Local Cyclists Want City to Increase Safety on Roads

Tucson could see separated bike lanes in near future thanks to $5.5M grant from state transit agency.

Gun Control PACs Making Headway

Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' advocate group sees big influx of money; Mark Kelly says due to strong effort, change in how people think of gun related issues.

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