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Ron Barber (left) with fellow congressional staff member Pam Simon. Both were wounded on Jan. 8, 2011.

One Month On, Shooting Survivors Find Strength

Survivors Ron Barber and Pam Simon say there's a "whole lot yet to be done"
The Dunbar School

A Brief History of Segregation

Explore the legacy of segregation, and the uphill journey that many African Americans had to make to get an equal education no more than a generation or two from today.

More Pedal Power for Pima County

City and county officials are trying to increase bicycle use
One former illegal tagger is exploring alternatives to the city's ongoing graffiti abatement program.

Tackling Tucson's Graffiti

Local artist thinks legal walls might help curb illegal tagging

Web Feature: Keepers of the Story

A handful of Tucsonans work to keep Arizona's Black history alive
Chain drug stores dominate the pharmacy industry in most communities across the country, but some independent business owners are find a niche for economic survival. We visit two establishments in Tucson.

Family Pharmacies in Decline?

Number of independently-owned pharmacies is down significantly in Tucson
Flowers and other mementos were gathered by volunteers to be categorized and stored.

UMC Shooting Memorial Comes Down

Massive tribute outside hospital is boxed up, sent to storage
Mark Kelly, astronaut and husband of Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford, shares his hopes for her recovery.

Mark Kelly to Fly Mission

Husband of U.S. Rep. Giffords decides to command Endeavor in April
Kimberly Craft and guest discuss the historic Marist College.

History Moment: Marist College

Built in 1915, Marist College is the only example of a three-story adobe building in Arizona--and home to a rich history

Record Cold Cuts Off Services

Freezing temperatures wreak havoc in Southern Arizona
The La Frontera Center offers a 16-week intensive rehab program for meth users.

The Math on Meth

Local agency reports significant drop in referrals, but some people are still struggling with addiction
Tucson attorney and community leader Jonathan Rothschild talks about his decision to run for mayor.

New Face in Mayoral Race

Political newcomer wants to create a community where kids will stay
In TerraSante Village, residents have adopted practices like water harvesting, cooperative gardening and sharing resources.

The TerraSante Experiment

Local residents work to live in harmony with the environment west of Tucson
Author and political scientist Jim Clarke discusses his work profiling assassins.

Politics Affect Behavior, Expert Says

Criminal violence researcher supports Sheriff Dupnik's statements
Student poets Samantha Neville (left) and Ochana Otto compete in poetry recitation.

Students Shine Out Loud

Tucson high schoolers compete in Poetry Outloud, a national poetry recitation event
The University of Arizona Poetry Center has become a valued resource in the community, and its recognized nationally and internationally, as one of the best of its kind. Since 1962 the center has hosted thousands of readings by most major contemporary U.S. poets, significant international visitors and emerging artists. Now, a new exhibit at the center features vintage poetry posters and it chronicles the early years of these public readings.

When Poetry Met Art

Vintage posters put literary legacy on exhibit at UA Poetry Center

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