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$25 Challenge: Affordable treasures at Tucson's new Crescent Moon Mercantile

$25 Challenge: Affordable treasures at Tucson's new Crescent Moon Mercantile

  • Analeise Mayor

Crescent Moon Mercantile is Tucson’s newest vintage store located in Midtown, offering affordable, unique finds from over 90 vendors. Owners Miriam Silver-Altman and Fiza Rahmen, longtime vintage enthusiasts, aimed to create a community space emphasizing younger sellers and quality items.

Back-to-school discount pop-up store open

Back-to-school discount pop-up store open

  • Gabriela Rico

Those looking for a deal on back-to-school clothing and accessories, or anything kiddo-related, can shop at a local pop-up event for the next few days.

Waymo merges back onto Phoenix freeways after software fix

Waymo merges back onto Phoenix freeways after software fix

  • Alaina Mencinger Arizona Republic

Waymo vehicles are returning to Phoenix freeways July 29 after the company earlier this year pumped the brakes on the service.

In Instagram post, Tucson pizzeria calls off expansion plan

In Instagram post, Tucson pizzeria calls off expansion plan

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Based on its social media posts following last week’s downtown shooting, Empire Pizza and Pub is likely not going to expand into the Hydra building.

Bunker vandalism won’t stop plans for desert EV lounge

Bunker vandalism won’t stop plans for desert EV lounge

  • Eli Segall Las Vegas Review-Journal

BAKER, California — The walls are covered in graffiti, some glass is shattered, and most of the copper is gone.

Tech spotlight: UA Tech Park startup transforms carbon emissions into fuel

Tech spotlight: UA Tech Park startup transforms carbon emissions into fuel

  • Ken Cook Special to the Arizona Daily Star

What if carbon emissions could become fuel? A Tucson-based company is doing exactly that. Dimensional Energy has developed technology that converts captured CO₂ into renewable oil for aviation fuel, diesel and other products.

Another former Tucson school site to become homes

Another former Tucson school site to become homes

  • Gabriela Rico

Homebuilder KB Home bought the former Carson Middle School property at 7777 E. Stella Road to build 99 single-story houses.

Vice chair resigns from Tucson's Rio Nuevo board

Vice chair resigns from Tucson's Rio Nuevo board

    The resignation of Edmund Marquez leaves two vacancies on the board. Its treasurer, Chris Sheafe, was killed in an airplane crash earlier this year.

    Marana Downtown entertainment project gets green light

    Marana Downtown entertainment project gets green light

    • Updated 24 mins ago

    Opponents of a plan to create a walkable downtown Marana entertainment district tried to get a measure on Tuesday’s ballot. They failed.

    Air adventure park to open in Tucson with ziplines and more

    Air adventure park to open in Tucson with ziplines and more

      The newest entertainment venue to enter the Tucson market is expected to open next year.

      Online bookshop to open store in Tucson

      Online bookshop to open store in Tucson

        The Paper Cat Bookshop leased 1,107 square feet of retail space in Lee Lee Plaza, 2040 W. Orange Grove Road, from BA LEO LLC.

        Phoenix airport's biggest airline has top travel rewards, ranking says

        Phoenix airport's biggest airline has top travel rewards, ranking says

          American Airlines' AAdvantage has been named the nation's best airline rewards program for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report, ending Alaska Airlines' 11-year run at the top. The ranking is especially notable for Phoenix travelers, as American is Sky Harbor's largest airline.

          Businesses worry about perception of Tucson mass shooting

          Businesses worry about perception of Tucson mass shooting

            Several downtown Tucson businesses were forced to close Sunday as police investigated a mass shooting that injured 10 people, including the suspect. Business owners say the closure disrupted operations and are watching for any lasting impact on downtown activity.

            $25 Challenge: Snacks, squishies and treats at Miracle Mini Mart

            $25 Challenge: Snacks, squishies and treats at Miracle Mini Mart

              With the seemingly never-ending construction on Grant Road, I’ve found myself driving down Miracle Mile more often than usual. I’d passed Miracle Mini Mart a few times without giving it much thought. Then, it showed up on my TikTok feed.

              Downtown Tucson bars have new technology in safety fight

              Downtown Tucson bars have new technology in safety fight

              By early August, many downtown Tucson businesses will have state-of-the-art technology allowing them to sync customer information in real time.

              Your home could help run data centers. How virtual power plants work

              Your home could help run data centers. How virtual power plants work

              A new partnership between Sunrun, Tesla and Renew Home aims to use home batteries and smart thermostats as virtual power plants to help meet rising electricity demand from data centers, including in Arizona, while lowering costs and rewarding participating homeowners.

              $25M distribution center to be built in Tucson

              $25M distribution center to be built in Tucson

              For Star Subscribers: Provident Industrial bought 10 acres of land on the southwest corner of Valencia and Palo Verde Roads to build Valencia Airport Center, a 163,000-square-foot distribution facility.

              Diverse cuisines under one roof: Tucson is becoming a food hall town

              Diverse cuisines under one roof: Tucson is becoming a food hall town

              With Gibson Food Hall & Market opening July 10, Tucson has four food halls including two that operate out of old shipping containers.  

              Gibson Food Hall & Market quietly opens in downtown Tucson

              Gibson Food Hall & Market quietly opens in downtown Tucson

              Venture replaces the old Johnny Gibson Downtown Market with four restaurants, grocery and convenience store, bar, coffee shop and speakeasy all under one roof.  

              Tucson to get a Teso Life store

              Tucson to get a Teso Life store

              For Star Subscribers: The new store will be inside an 18,000 square-foot space at Tucson Place Shopping Center, on  East Wetmore Road and North First Avenue.

              Tucson mural panels to go from window coverings to auction

              Tucson mural panels to go from window coverings to auction

              Panels from a mural that was displayed as a public art installation to discourage graffiti while the developers of Gibson Food Hall & Market renovated the downtown Tucson space are being sold at auction.

              $25 Challenge: 'Why I Love Where I Live' cultivates love of Tucson

              $25 Challenge: 'Why I Love Where I Live' cultivates love of Tucson

              It’s time again for our weekly $25 challenge, where we explore some of Tucson’s beloved local businesses and search out must-have goodies that won’t strain your bank account.

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              Tucson mom arrested by immigration agents after leaving Pima County courthouse

              Tucson mom arrested by immigration agents after leaving Pima County courthouse

              Paralyzed Tucson man files claim against county for $176M, alleging reckless policing

              Paralyzed Tucson man files claim against county for $176M, alleging reckless policing

              The companies filling Arizona's teacher gaps are making billions

              The companies filling Arizona's teacher gaps are making billions

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              Adot brings back traffic safety message contest
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              Adot brings back traffic safety message contest

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              Arizona DOT’s 10th Safety Message Contest invites the public to submit traffic safety sign ideas by Aug. 4, with top-voted messages displayed on highway boards.

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              Adot backs national effort to prevent bridge strikes
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              Adot backs national effort to prevent bridge strikes

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              Arizona DOT joins the multistate “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” campaign, urging drivers to know vehicle height, heed low bridge signs and prevent strikes.

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              Utah Mammoth name Andrew Agozzino assistant coach
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              Utah Mammoth name retired forward Andrew Agozzino assistant coach of the Tucson Roadrunners after a 15-season pro career spanning 900 NHL and AHL games.

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              Adot to host virtual meeting on I-10 Wild Horse Pass project
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              Adot to host virtual meeting on I-10 Wild Horse Pass project

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              Arizona DOT and partners will hold an Aug. 5 virtual meeting to share construction and design details for the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project.

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              Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

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              101 homes to be built on NW Tucson corner

              101 homes to be built on NW Tucson corner

              For Star subscribers: Pulte Home plans to build a 101-home development on  115 acres at North Thornydale Road and West Lambert Lane. 

              Hidden vintage treasures to score at Sixth Avenue Antiques in Tucson

              Hidden vintage treasures to score at Sixth Avenue Antiques in Tucson

              Just blocks away from the University of Arizona and Fourth Avenue, tucked away on a quiet side street, is an antique lover’s destination.

              What to expect at downtown Tucson's new Hyatt hotel

              What to expect at downtown Tucson's new Hyatt hotel

              The Hyatt Regency Tucson will be located next to the Tucson Convention Center at the former Hotel Arizona. It will open in 2027.

              Summer slowdown claims another Tucson restaurant

              Summer slowdown claims another Tucson restaurant

              Dante's on East Grant Road will host a final whiskey dinner Sunday before closing for good on July 19. It's the third Tucson restaurant to close since mid-June.

              Amazon is taking over Phoenix storefronts for a new grocery service

              Amazon is expanding its rapid grocery delivery service in metro Phoenix with four new fulfillment sites. The company has filed liquor license applications for the locations as it grows its Amazon Now program, which delivers groceries and household essentials in 30 minutes or less.

              U of A launches semiconductor talent hub in Taiwan

              U of A launches semiconductor talent hub in Taiwan

              University of Arizona and Taiwan’s National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University are launching a semiconductor “Talent and Innovation Hub,” offering UA and Taiwanese students courses, internships, and cultural immersion in Tucson and Hsinchu. The hub will be launched in October 2027 and will welcome its first cohort in the spring of 2027.

              David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers

              David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers

              The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure their future.

              David Hoffmann chose family over football, and a path to success

              David Hoffmann chose family over football, and a path to success

              Before building a business empire, Lee Enterprises Chairman David Hoffmann nearly took a very different path. A football scholarship, a difficult choice and a young romance helped shape the future billionaire's life. 

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