Pandemic, economic downturn have yet to stop downtown Tucson development
Developers are putting their money on the appeal of dense urban living outlasting the pandemic.
Arizona unemployment continues to rise
First-time claims neared 300,000 in a week.
How the arts survive challenging times.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Meet the new director of the Arts Foundation for Tucson & Southern Arizona; how the mother & son collaboration "Stories from Home: Covid-19 Addendum" came to be; and fostering creativity in a virtual space.
Arizona employers received more than $7 billion in PPP loans. But what’s next?
Record case counts and the return of mandated closures threaten to erase the program’s gains.
Daily News Roundup: New closures take effect, Pence in Phoenix, USMCA trade agreement
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 1.
Rio Nuevo remains 'bullish' on downtown development despite revenue loss
The economic development district is planning for a nearly 40% loss in revenue.
Overall Arizona weekly unemployment shows slight drop
Self-employed claims dropped but regular unemployment jumped last week.
Ducey orders closure of bars, movie theaters and gyms, delays start of school
The temporary order, which also bans some mass gatherings, goes into effect Monday night.
You may know how you feel about a social issue, but have you asked yourself why?
Also on Arizona Spotlight: A Tucson nurse on being a coronavirus survivor; the stage lights are back on at Invisible Theatre; and a look back at the cinematic paradox of "La Jetée".
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.
