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

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

  • Isabella Barrón

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

  • Cathalena E. Burch

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

Businesses worry about perception of Tucson mass shooting

Businesses worry about perception of Tucson mass shooting

  • Cathalena E. Burch

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.

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

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

  • Shi En Kim Arizona Republic

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

  • Gabriela Rico

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

  • Cathalena E. Burch

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

  • Cathalena E. Burch

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

  • Updated 47 mins ago

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.

      101 homes to be built on NW Tucson corner

      101 homes to be built on NW Tucson corner

      • Updated 47 mins ago

      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. 

            David Hoffmann's childhood shaped his family's philanthropy

            David Hoffmann's childhood shaped his family's philanthropy

            David Hoffmann explains how faith, family and personal experience have guided the Hoffmann family's commitment to philanthropy. 

            How David Hoffmann built the business behind his investment in local newspapers

            How David Hoffmann built the business behind his investment in local newspapers

            David Hoffmann built an executive search firm that became the foundation of a diversified family business spanning more than 100 companies. 

            Former Sam Levitz building sells for $8.6 million

            Former Sam Levitz building sells for $8.6 million

            For Star Subscribers: Arto Brick bought the 123,394-square-foot former Sam Levitz near Tucson's building at 3430 E. 36th St. from 36th & Palo Verde Investors

            Arizona's largest egg producer agrees to pay fine in price-fixing case

            Arizona's largest egg producer agrees to pay fine in price-fixing case

            Arizona's largest egg producer has agreed to a $1 million fine and to donate 3.25 million eggs to settle federal and state complaints that it conspired with others to keep prices artificially high.

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            21-year-old man arrested in downtown Tucson mass shooting had record

            Judge seizes control of Arizona's prisons healthcare system

            Judge seizes control of Arizona's prisons healthcare system

            Arizona attorney general asks judge not to block new border law

            Arizona attorney general asks judge not to block new border law

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            Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

            Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

            Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system. 

            What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

            What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

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            Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

            Affiliate content. Learn how to tell if your home has a humidity problem and what you can do to fix it. 

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            Affiliate content. Learn about the most common problems for basement HVAC equipment and how to fix them. 

            Wandering Tucson church building permanent home

            Wandering Tucson church building permanent home

            Hope Community Church bought five acres of vacant land adjacent to the former Capilla Del Sol church at 3130 W. Overton Road, near Thornydale Road.

            Tech spotlight: How Darling Geomatics is redefining surveying in Southern Arizona

            Tech spotlight: How Darling Geomatics is redefining surveying in Southern Arizona

            Based at the University of Arizona Tech Park, Tucson's Darling Geomatics is using drones, LiDAR, thermal imaging and other advanced technologies to help industries map land, inspect infrastructure and reduce risk. Under new CEO Amanda Manos, the company is building on a 30-year legacy of geospatial innovation.

            TEP power line plan for Sahuarita attacked by mine opponents

            TEP power line plan for Sahuarita attacked by mine opponents

            But TEP says the proposed power line to serve fast-growing Sahuarita is separate from one that will serve Copper World. 

            $25 challenge: Affordable gifts and Tucson treasures at Pink Moon Mercantile

            $25 challenge: Affordable gifts and Tucson treasures at Pink Moon Mercantile

            When you're walking around the University of Arizona it’s hard to miss the vibrant window displays of Pink Moon Mercantile.

            Air Force housing in Tucson getting upgrades

            Air Force housing in Tucson getting upgrades

            Homes on the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, some which were built in the 1950s, are getting a $16 million makeover.

            Newest face in Tucson restaurants finds success by showcasing his backyard

            Newest face in Tucson restaurants finds success by showcasing his backyard

            For Star subscribers: You might not know Pavle Milić, but his years of championing Arizona winemakers put the state's wines on the map.

            Everyday is Dad's Day to Tucson father-son woodworking duo

            Everyday is Dad's Day to Tucson father-son woodworking duo

            For Michael and Jason Tanzillo, Father’s Day is a year-round celebration. The Tucson father-son duo turned a garage woodworking operation into a growing commercial millwork business whose projects now span airports, downtown developments and clients across the country.

            These Tucson-made square burritos are headed to market

            These Tucson-made square burritos are headed to market

            Grocery giant Kroger plans to put Tucson Foods' new Sonoran breakfast wraps in area Fry's stores. Could be the first step toward national distribution. 

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