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Tucson Marching Band Set To Play In Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Catalina Foothills High School will represent Tucson in the 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
- Tucson, AZ
Sharon Hess is a contributing editor for Patch Media, covering Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. While she has worked in other fields, journalism is the only career she ever really loved. She worked several years as a freelance journalist and copy editor for the community-based SanTan Sun News, and as a technical magazine editor at OpenSystems Media. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.
Contact Sharon at Sharon.Hess@patch.com.
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Nearly Free: Dec. 13-14 'Empty The Shelter' Pet Adoption Events
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control and the Arizona Animal Welfare League are mostly removing adoption fees for "Empty the Shelter" days.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Help Phoenix Family Bring Body Home After Teen Shot In Tucson
David Ruggiero, 17, was shot dead Wednesday in Tucson. A new GoFundMe aims to help his family bring his body back home to Phoenix.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Got Clutter? Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Might Help
Tucson's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Dec. 7 helps residents throw away clutter they might not otherwise know how to get rid of.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
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3 Injured, Baby Unharmed After Phoenix DUI Driver Hits Palm Tree
Alondra Natividad lost vehicular control in Phoenix, causing a crash into a tree. A teen and man were seriously injured, but a baby is OK.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
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Tucson Thanksgiving Travel Forecast: Winter Storm Watch Issued
The Tucson Thanksgiving travel forecast includes a winter storm watch issued by the National Weather Service.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Thanksgiving Travel Forecast: Winter Storm Watch Issued
The Phoenix Thanksgiving travel forecast includes a winter storm watch issued by the National Weather Service.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Tucson Wilmot Murder Victim Is Missing Vail Teen David Ruggiero
Police Friday identified the victim shot to death Wednesday at 1600 N. Wilmot Rd. in Tucson as David Ruggiero, a Vail teen reported missing.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
2019 Holiday Shipping Deadlines For Phoenix: USPS, UPS, FedEx
Deadlines are here for FedEx, U.S. Postal Service and UPS during the 2019 holiday season.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
2019 Holiday Shipping Deadlines For Tucson: USPS, UPS, FedEx
Deadlines are here for FedEx, U.S. Postal Service and UPS during the 2019 holiday season.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Roesley Park Reopens Following ‘Extensive’ $500,000 Makeover
Roesley Park in Phoenix reopened last week, showing off its "extensive" $500,000 renovations.
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Tucson|News|
2 Tucson Students Named To University Honor Roll, Dean's List
The academic achievements of two Tucson students got them named to a dean’s list and an honor society. Do you know these students?
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Gunshot Round From Drug Deal Gone Awry Hits Passerby Vehicle
A Phoenix drug deal went wrong Thursday night, leaving 1 participant shot. A random passerby's vehicle was hit by a round too.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Tucson Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair Sat/Sun: Another Black Friday?
The Tucson Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair Nov. 30-Dec. 1 just might give Black Friday a run for its money Thanksgiving weekend.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Police Arrest A Son For Allegedly Killing His Mother
Harlen Shelton is accused of killing his 74-year-old mother in a Phoenix home with what police call "a bladed object."
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Best Places To Shop On Black Friday In Phoenix
WalletHub recently released its 2019 ranking of the best places to shop on Black Friday. See which retailers made the list.
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Tucson|News|
Best Places To Shop On Black Friday In Tucson
WalletHub recently released its 2019 ranking of the best places to shop on Black Friday. See which retailers made the list.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
U Of A Withdraws Recognition Of Second Fraternity: Theta Chi
U of A Tucson shut down its Theta Chi fraternity, stemming from a hazing claim from a former member whose eye might be permanently damaged.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
UPDATE: Loren Fisher Of Sun City Is Missing: Have You Seen Him?
A silver alert has been issued for 87-year-old Loren Fisher of Sun City. He has dementia and was last seen near 17000 N. Joshua Tree Court.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
'El Tour De Tucson' Saturday Brings Road Closures
Saturday's 37th annual, 100-mile El Tour de Tucson event brings adventure for cyclists worldwide. It also brings these road closures.
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