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Pandemic shopping habits will be slow to change, says UA researcher

Practices like online shopping and curbside pickup are likely to continue past mask requirements.

Tucson's Invisible Theatre bringing back in-person shows

The nonprofit hopes to maintain a live theater experience with distancing and reduced capacity, amid growing COVID-19 case numbers.

Arizona housing growth tees up opportunity for water investors

As Central Arizona booms, Phoenix exurbs are looking to rural areas for more water.

Tucson Mayor Romero makes masks mandatory in public

A city proclamation requires face coverings in settings where physical distancing is "difficult or impossible" starting Saturday morning.

Support for black-owned businesses a lifeline amid pandemic

As many as 40% of black-owned businesses could disappear.

Rincon Market locked out after owner fails to pay rent

The neighborhood grocery store opened in 1926.

Statewide curfew delays restaurant reopenings

Tucson's Downtown Kitchen and Cocktails reopens Friday — one week later than planned.

Arizona unemployment numbers continue to rise

The number of people on unemployment topped 740,000 in Arizona.

Continued unemployment claims still climbing in Arizona

Self-employed filers continue to drive claims up.

Tucson retailers adapt to new customer expectations

Retailers are shortening hours and emphasizing appointments.

Sonoran factories prepare for possible June 1 reopening

The Mexican government recently expanded its definition of essential businesses, and some Nogales plants may qualify.

Pima County supervisors to revise controversial restaurant rules

Business owners lined up Tuesday to complain about the new rules.

Poll: Half of Arizonans think state is reopening too soon

More often than not, those polled expressed concern about the state moving too quickly to reopen.

Federal program for self-employed leads to jump in Arizona unemployment numbers

First-time claims rose as the program opened up benefits to the self-employed, contractors and workers in the gig economy.

Arizona restaurants face choice of whether, and how, to invite diners inside

Restaurants are deciding whether to risk further spreading the deadly coronavirus or face the financial consequences of keeping doors closed.

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