We're concluding our 2020 Summer Reading Challenge for Grown-Ups with some literary matchmaking. A Pima County Public Library librarian is joining us on Zoom to give you free, personalized book recommendations.  Read more

After a five month closure, the Reid Park Zoo will officially reopen Aug. 28, inviting the public to visit with the animals for the first time since March. Playgrounds will reopen on Monday, Aug. 24.  Read more

When the swamp cooler isn't cutting it and hanging out in the Costco freezer section isn't an option, it's time to think a little outside the ice box. Read more

Local arts organizations, museums and social services have experienced a loss in revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many Tucson nonprofits have also seen a surge in need. Read more

The Tucson Festival of Books 2020 was canceled in March because of coronavirus. For the last few months, organizers have hosted virtual author discussions with festival writers and those releasing new books.  Read more

We're nearing the end of summer and going back to school during the coronavirus pandemic means more virtual learning. Tucson educators shared a few ways to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year. Read more

Creosote is a plant unique to Tucson and other dry regions like the Mohave Desert and the Chihuahuan Desert. The plant releases that familiar musky, earthy smell from a coating on its leaves. Read more

There are lots of Tucson ways to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona. Community members can write notes to health care workers, plant a pollinator garden, volunteer with the Community Food Bank and more.  Read more

We are waiting for more storms from monsoon season Tucson 2020. Southern Arizona's monsoon season brings with it intense thunderstorms, heavy rains and strong winds. This is Tucson weather to admire and respect.  Read more

Tucson businesses have added subscription boxes as part of their pandemic pivots to continue to drive sales while brick-and-mortar stores are temporarily closed or slow.  Read more

Where to see hummingbirds in Tucson, Arizona, how to attract hummingbirds and more about the four species you are likely to see: Anna's Hummingbird, Costa's Hummingbird, Broad-Billed Hummingbird and Black-Chinned Hummingbird. Read more