Millennials hunger for dining adventure

Social media has revolutionized the dining-out experience, which in turn has influenced the food industry in what it serves up. According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, the average household spends $3,008 per year dining out. Millennials spend up to $900 more than the average amount on dining out, according to the report,…

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Bicycling community peddles sustainability

Sustainability programs that advocate for bike-friendly roads are helping fuel cycling’s popularity in Southern Arizona, creating more local and tourist riders and enhancing the already-booming bicycle industry in the area. Many cities across the nation are doing the same, and Tucson has been a huge factor in this movement. Given the city’s bike-friendly reputation, it makes…

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Does residency concern voters? Not too much

When Ann Kirkpatrick faces off against Lea Marquez-Peterson for the right to represent Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District on Nov. 6, part of the decision for voters will hinge on how important they believe it is for a candidate to live in the district they represent. If recent Arizona history is any indicator, the answer is…

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Passion keeps teachers in the classroom

As Arizona schools struggle with fixing problems in the education system, having committed and passionate teachers may be the start to a solution. “I teach because I love what I do. I still remember the positive role models I had that now influence my role in education,” said Daniel Johnson. Johnson, 28, has been working…

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Documentary reveals Bisbee’s dark past

Robert Greene takes audiences on a journey through one of labor history’s darkest moments in his documentary “Bisbee ’17.” Greene’s film, which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and was released in select theaters on Sept. 7, documents the city of Bisbee re-enacting and facing what is one of Arizona’s darkest moments in history….

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