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For some families, it means having enough baby formula to get through the month. For others, it’s supplementing the family’s limited supply of groceries fresh dairy and produce. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, more commonly known as WIC, marks its 50th anniversary in Pima County this year.
Pima, Santa Cruz counties join new Santa Cruz River Wildlife Partnership
In the shadow of Mount Wrightson and within view of the Santa Cruz River’s footprint at Historic Canoa Ranch, officials from federal to local governments gathered to establish a partnership to work towards promoting environmental education, outreach and programs while protecting a vital wildlife corridor that runs through both Pima and Santa Cruz counties.
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PawPrints: A focus on keeping families together
One of Pima Animal Care Center's key focus areas is keeping pets with the families who love them. PACC director Monica Dangler reflects on the shelter's most recent fiscal year report, which shows just how much staff and volunteers have worked to meet that goal. Learn more about the numerous programs PACC offers to the community and the incredible efforts that make it all happen.
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'Movember' highlights common men's health issues, resources
Every November — or what we know as “Movember” for men — promotes early detection of diseases and illnesses. That’s important, given that men are far less likely to see their healthcare provider about a health issue than women. Learn more about common health challenges men face and ways to prevent or fight them.
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Spirit of giving motivates County's Toy Drive Committee
Empathy is what drives the Pima County Toy Drive Committee to help ensure that every child in the community has the chance to open a present this December, whatever their family’s financial circumstances might be. Here's how you can help a child have a happy holiday.
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Tell us your thoughts on RTA Next's proposed transportation plan
Take the Regional Transportation Authority’s brief survey of its draft $2.46 billion regional transportation plan, which includes roadway, transit, safety, bicycle, pedestrian and environmental improvements for the greater Tucson region.
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Suppressing ideas today will have lasting effects
A step in the wrong direction, book censorship restricts our ideas and the information that is available to us. Read Woods Memorial Library manager Chinyere Olumba's recent contribution to the Arizona Daily Star on the dangers of restricting the availability of ideas and information.
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