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America’s Health Rankings 2019: Arizona Ranks No. 31
The United Health Foundation has released its annual America’s Health Rankings. Find out why Arizona finished in the bottom half.
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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216 UFO Sightings In Arizona So Far In 2019: What They Saw
Thousands of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) are reported every year. In 2019, more than 200 of those reported sightings were in Arizona.
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Best Places For New Year’s Eve: Phoenix Makes The List
WalletHub recently released its 2019 rankings of best and worst places to go for New Year’s. See how Phoenix fared.
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Tucson|News|
Best Places For New Year’s Eve: Tucson Makes The List
WalletHub recently released its 2019 rankings of best and worst places to go for New Year’s. See how Tucson fared.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
What's Open New Year’s Day In Phoenix: Walmart, Target, Chili's
See which restaurants, grocery stores and retailers are open on New Year’s Day: Walmart, Safeway, Whole Foods, Starbucks and many others.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
What's Open New Year’s Day In Tucson: Walmart, Target, Chili's
See which restaurants, grocery stores and retailers are open on New Year’s Day: Walmart, Safeway, Whole Foods, Starbucks and many others.
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Here’s How Arizona Ranks Nationally In Alcohol Death Rate
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows that our state ranks near the top for most alcohol-related deaths.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Census 2020 Jobs Up To $19.50 An Hour Are Open In Maricopa County
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of temporary workers in Maricopa County and elsewhere for the 2020 head count.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
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Census 2020 Jobs Paying Up To $16.00 An Hour Open In Pima County
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of temporary workers in Pima County and elsewhere for the 2020 head count.
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Here’s How Much To Expect In Social Security Payments In Arizona
See where Arizona ranks in Social Security payments for next year.
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Santa Tracker: When St. Nick Arrives In Phoenix
NORAD and Google both have Santa Trackers to let Phoenix parents and kiddos know when the bearded man and Rudolph will arrive here.
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Santa Tracker: When St. Nick Arrives In Tucson
NORAD and Google both have Santa Trackers to let Tucson parents and kiddos know when the bearded man and Rudolph will arrive here.
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Police Suspect Fatal Tucson 1-Vehicle Crash Was Caused By DUI
A speeding Tucson motorist is dead after losing control of his vehicle at the I-10 Frontage Rd. and Speedway Blvd. Sunday. DUI is suspected.
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Man Accused Of Abusing, Killing 2 Year Old Is Arrested In Phoenix
Rickey R. Lockwood, 36, was arrested on charges of child abuse and homicide in connection with the Phoenix death of 2-year-old Eli Steele.
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In January, AZ Biz Owners Can Start E-Filing Their Tax Returns
The Department of Revenue will begin taking e-filed tax returns from Arizona companies in 2020. The next year, biz e-filing is required.
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Listeria Cases Prompt Egg-Products Recall, Including In Arizona
If you’re using egg products in your holiday season dinners or desserts, you’ll want to read this listeria warning first.
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Walmart, Fry's, Safeway: Phoenix Christmas Grocery Store Hours
Whether you prefer Walmart, Whole Foods, Safeway, Trader Joe's or another Phoenix grocery store, find out their Christmas 2019 hours here.
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Walmart, Fry's, Safeway: Tucson Christmas Grocery Store Hours
Whether you prefer Walmart, Whole Foods, Safeway, Trader Joe's or another Tucson grocery store, find out their Christmas 2019 hours here.
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Christmas Movies: Here’s The Most Popular In Arizona
Christmas movies are a holiday tradition the whole family can enjoy. Make sure you’re prepared with the right flick.
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Pedestrian In Crosswalk Struck Dead In Tucson DUI Collision
Tucson police arrested a woman after she allegedly struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk after running a red light while under the influence.
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