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A bee sits on a blooming flower.

Buzz on Bees: They Communicate

Researcher studies their ways to aid computer, robotic networks
Neighbors shovel rich soil for the first plots in Rincon Heights' community garden.

Community Gardening Sprouts in Tucson

Rincon Heights establishes 18 plots, hopes for many more
We have a profile of a coffee expert, Noel Trapp, who's consulting services have been sought around the world and we find out why he has decided to make Tucson his home.

Passionate Barista Spreads the Gospel of Good Coffee

In one Tucson coffee shop, an unusual coffee expert pursues the perfect cup of joe.
Citizens, scientists, economists, and politicians work to transition our current food system into one that grows healthy foods while employing sustainable practices.

Organic Food Production in Transition

Senior member of Union for Concerned Scientists suggests caution
Downtown Tucson.

Take a Tour of Tucson Cuisine

Moveable feast: Downtown lunch-time walks now available
EXO Roast, a new coffee roasting company, has opened in downtown Tucson and the owners are banking on a boon in business as the area prepares for the arrival of the modern streetcar.

Social Consciousness and Coffee: Now Downtown

Roaster seeks to craft local business attuned to environmental sustainability
Amex MLK Roads to Memphis

AZ Illustrated: MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012

MLK Day of Service grant for Tucson's Nonviolent Legacy Project
The Markou family grows many of the ingredients used in their Fat Greek restaurants on this small plot of land.

Web Feature: When the Markous Went Local

One restaurant owner and his family set out to change their lives, and wound up changing their menu

Saving the Past, One Seed At a Time

Tucson's Native Seeds/SEARCH preserves and promotes the desert's native and heirloom species
Two food banks in Nogales, Ariz., provide fresh produce and pantry staples to families in need.

Two Food Banks, One Community

Nogales, Arizona food banks are assisting thousands of people each month.
Luis Carrión visits Tucson Tamale Company to learn about tamales and how they are a tradition in Tucson.

Got Tamales?

Culinary tradition in high demand during holidays
Teacher Randy Spalding and chef Janos Wilder partner to teach developmentally disabled students to create and serve a holiday meal.

The Last Janos Southside Feast

Partnership between school and restaurateur teaches disabled students life skills
Casa Maria Director Brian Flagg discusses the effect of the economic downfall on Tucson families and his organization's efforts to help the community.

Homeless In a Time of Bounty

In the midst of holiday plenty, Brian Flagg champions the poor
Jim McManus from Walking J Farm and his turkey join Kimberly Craft in the studio.

Turkey Time!

Local grower raises turkeys and produce the sustainable way
Secretary of State Dems

Secretary of State Democrats Square-off

Arizona Secretary of State Democratic Candidates Sam Wercinski and Chris Deschene want to unseat Republican Sec. of State Ken Bennett.

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