What's new, Tucson? 22 people, places and things welcomed in 2022
From newborn furry friends to locally-owned shops, here's a roundup of some of the new additions the Old Pueblo saw this year.
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Each quilt memorializes the migrants whose bodies were found during a single federal fiscal year in the Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector.
Tucson area to get 8 medical 'villages' in 2022For Star subscribers: Walgreens and VillageMD are uniting pharmacies and primary care at sites throughout Tucson, with the first opening in February.
A new museum dedicated to Black history in the area made its debut on the web on Dec. 31, and its first physical exhibit could open next month at the University of Arizona.
For Star subscribers: Tesla is opening its first Tucson dealership as new electric vehicle inventory is scarce locally and around the nation.
The Lavender Manor held a grand opening Nov. 12 at 347 E. Fourth St., on the northern end of Tucson's Fourth Avenue. The shop sells homemade p…
For Star subscribers: After a Californian moved to Tucson to work remotely during COVID, the company he works for is expanding to the Old Pueblo.
For Star subscribers: The new facility will have about 1,000 air-conditioned units and will be one of the tallest buildings in that area of Tucson's west side.
Earlier this week, the meerkat pups visited the outside portion of their habitat for the first time at the Reid Park Zoo.
If you're in the mood to try something new ─ or just in a new location ─ check out these restaurants and bars that opened or moved in 2022.
For Star subscribers: A major grocer is venturing into Tucson's bustling southwest side, expected to open this fall at Irvington Road and Interstate 19.
"Treasured Legacies" will tell you all about this invaluable Tucson spot: the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. The book was released in September and was selected as one of the Southwest Books of the Year by the Pima County Public Library.
With new home prices soaring, development of new housing communities for renters only is growing across the Tucson market.
In the last five years, Tucson has added more than 3 million square feet of industrial space.
For Star subscribers: The tuition-free Tucson Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program hopes to increase enrollment when its new facility opens in 2023.
For Star subscribers: Tucson's tallest building will soon be home to a 145-room hotel with a restaurant, bar and lounge.
While many zoos offer internships for students after they've graduated, Reid Park Zoo officials aren't aware of any other program that offers this type of experience for doctoral students.
"Carmen: The Graphic Novel" drops Dec. 13 and opera officials hope it will generate revenues and entice readers to see live performances.
Take a look at more than 100 Tucson murals — plus a map of where to find them.
Pima Community College's new Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing is more than an economic driver, this Tucson architect says.
The Arizona State Museum on the University of Arizona campus has a new exhibit that highlights cultural end-of-life practices. "Walking Each O…
For Star subscribers: The National Weather Service in Tucson has added lightning to its monsoon tracker, including a running total of strikes recorded so far this season. But how do you detect something that, on average, only lasts for a fraction of a second?
The internet access points went up on June 27 with 50 more hot spots planned for mid-July as part of the county's digital expansion initiative.
Johanna Eubank
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For Star subscribers: Approval of the Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act paves the way for a new casino on Tucson's west side.