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Saturday’s Tenth Annual Hunger Walk Helps Tucsonians In Need
The Community Food Bank is hosting its 10th Annual Hunger Walk Saturday, Sept. 14, starting at Sam Lena Park.
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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Tucson Fugitive Couple Likely Getting Aid From White Supremacists
Tucson runaway murder suspects Blane and Susan Barksdale are likely being aided by white supremacists, the U.S. Marshals Service reported.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Do You Recognize These Phoenix Food Establishment Robbers?
The Phoenix PD is looking for the public's help in solving two Phoenix eatery robberies. Do you recognize these men? (Click on each photo.)
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona Will Be Among 8 Leaders In Google Antitrust Investigation
Arizona will be one of eight states leading the Google antitrust investigation, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich recently announced.
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Tucson|News|
$4.8 Million Grant Bridges Gap For PCC-To-U Of A STEM Students
The NSF's $4.8 million grant will provide economic and access opportunities for STEM students transferring from Pima CC to the U of A.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Census Work Has Begun; Residents Should Follow Safety Precautions
Work for the April 1, 2020 census has already started in Tucson, and Pima County advises residents of census security precautions.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Woman Stabs Three Men To Save Another
Ladonna Hamilton, 22, allegedly stabbed three men to save another man. One of the victims, Willie Rias, died of his injuries.
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Tucson|News|
$5K Reward Offered For Vehicle Driven By Tucson Fugitive Couple
A $5k reward is offered for clues leading to the red GMC pickup driven by the Barksdales, Tucson murder suspect fugitives, in their escape.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
USAF Rocket Accidentally Launched Northeast Of Tucson
A Davis-Monthan A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft accidentally launched an M-156 rocket northeast of Tucson during training Thursday.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Motorcyclist Who Rear-Ended Corolla In August Has Died
A 38-year-old Phoenix motorcyclist who rear-ended a stopped Corolla in August has died, police reported Thursday.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Here’s How Phoenix Ranks Among Places To Retire In U.S.
A new report ranked the most populated cities in the U.S. based on quality of life in retirement. See where Phoenix finished.
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Tucson|News|
Here’s How Tucson Ranks Among Places To Retire In The U.S.
A new report ranked the most populated cities in the U.S. based on quality of life in retirement. See where Tucson finished.
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Tucson|News|
Tucson-Pima Awarded $4.5 Million Grant To End Youth Homelessness
The U.S. HUD department recently awarded a $4.5 million grant to stop homelessness among Tucson and Pima County youth.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
6-Month Loop 101 And 7th Street Closure Begins Sept. 9
Monday, Sept. 9 at 9 p.m. the off-ramp and on-ramp at 7th Street and Loop 101 in Phoenix will close for six months.
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Tucson|News|
Tucson Murder Suspect Fugitive Faked A Medical Emergency
U.S. Marshals now know how Tucson murder suspects Susan and Blane Barksdale escaped custody during transportation back to Pima County.
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Tucson|News|
SAAHA Arabian Horse Club Presents Shows For New, Skilled Riders
Tucson-based Southern Arizona Arabian Horse Association (SAAHA) brings the community competitive horse shows for new and experienced riders.
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Tucson|News|
1,500 E-Scooters Cruise Into Tucson Next Week
On Thursday, Sept. 12, the City of Tucson starts a 6-month trial pilot program to test 1,500 e-scooters' viability as a city transit mode.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Teen Attempts To Save A Drowning Man On Salt River On Labor Day
A 14-year-old male attempted to save a man who appeared to be in distress on the Salt River on Labor Day.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Police Investigate A Suspicious Death At A Phoenix Hospital
A patient at HonorHealth Deer Valley was found unresponsive and foaming from the mouth after a "suspicious" visitor left his room.
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Tucson|News|
Mobile Vet Unit Brings Tucson Affordable Pet Procedures, Services
Dr. Kelly's Mobile Surgical Unit is docking at various locations in Tucson this month, providing low-cost pet services and procedures.
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