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Trio of Midtown Markets Serve Up Goods and Foods With International Flair

Variety attracts customers from around the world.

Tucson Faces $9 Million Budget Deficit for 2017-18

Job cuts coming, mostly through attrition, plus consolidated services with county.

Phone App Meant to Alert Family of Immigrant Detention

With a push of a button, up 15 people notified of an immigrant's detainment.

Remains of Tucson Child Missing 5 Years Found in Desert

Police say investigation continuing in death of Isabel Celis, who disappeared from her home in April 2012.

Episode 309: Business in Sonora - Guaymas 'Port of Ports'

Exports, such as copper, and imports, such as oil, heighten port's importance in 'megaregion.'

ADOT Crews Can Now Clear Crashes Before Police Arrive

Rule is meant to line up with state law requiring accidents be cleared as quickly as possible.

Will Tucson Clash with Feds over 'Immigrant Welcoming'?

US Attorney General threatens to cut funding for cities not enforcing federal laws.

Tucson Can Keep Tax Incentive for Downtown Redevelopment

Legislature proposed changes, but city's key tool to encourage development intact.

TUSD Names Interim Superintendent, Begins Search

Assistant Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo named to run district until permanent hire.

Tucson Symphony Promotes CEO from Within

Thomas McKinney joined the orchestra in 2015 as VP of development.

Some UA Students Speak Against $100 Athletics Fee

Tuition hearing draws mixed reaction to overall 3.9% in-state undergrad increase.

State Mining, Energy Industries: Little Effect in Clean Energy Rollback

Coal plays small role in the industries in Arizona; 22% of electricity generated from it.

Native American Superheroes Get a Chance to Fly!

Tucson writer creates first all Native American superhero comic book "for us."

Pima County Flu Cases See Late-Season Jump

People shouldn't give up preventive practices just because the weather is warming.

Episode 130: Feeding Tucson With Greenhouse Tomatoes, Greens, Herbs

Plus, hate crimes ordinance, reaction to Islamic Center vandalism, Jewish Center bomb threats.

Remembrance for Those Who Died in the Desert

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The American Friends Service Committee marks 100 years working for justice; Celebrating growth at the Mission Garden Project; and the US Poet Laureate Herrera visits a Tucson elementary school.

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