Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Medical Center CEO Pushes To Expand In-Person Learning
Judy Rich leads a Tucson-area medical center. She wants Tucson schools to expand in-person learning as coronavirus. cases continue to rise.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Arizona: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Arizona are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Tempe, AZ|News|
Coronavirus Spread In Tempe: What Is Your Risk Of Exposure?
If you're around others, what are the chances you'll be exposed to the virus? Researchers have developed a new risk assessment tool.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Coronavirus Spread In Tucson: What Is Your Risk Of Exposure?
If you're around others, what are the chances you'll be exposed to the virus? Researchers have developed a new risk assessment tool.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Coronavirus Spread In Scottsdale: What Is Your Risk Of Exposure?
If you're around others, what are the chances you'll be exposed to the virus? Researchers have developed a new risk assessment tool.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Coronavirus Spread In Phoenix: What Is Your Risk Of Exposure?
If you're around others, what are the chances you'll be exposed to the virus? Researchers have developed a new risk assessment tool.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale Unified School District To Hire Coronavirus Specialist
Scottsdale's school district is searching for a full-time coronavirus specialist amid a spike of cases in the community.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Rodeo Canceled For 2021 Due To Coronavirus Concerns
The Tucson Rodeo will skip its event in 2021 due to the coronavirus, but is expected to return in February 2022.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Arizona Coronavirus Plan: Who Will Get Vaccinated First?
Arizona has submitted its required vaccination plan to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
ASU Campus Coronavirus Cases Are Declining
Confirmed coronavirus cases at Arizona State University are declining, even as the state's numbers continue to increase.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
AZ Coronavirus Cases Surging Toward 1,000 A Day, ASU Expert Warns
Arizona is experiencing a COVID-19 surge similar to the one it saw in mid-June, an Arizona State University expert said Wednesday.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson City Council Tables Vote On UArizona Coronavirus Testing
The Tucson City Council delayed a vote on mandatory coronavirus testing for University of Arizona students returning from holiday breaks.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Over 200 Chaparral High School Families Told To Quarantine
Approximately 219 families with students at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale have been told to quarantine amid an outbreak at the school.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Among Cities Bouncing Back Fast From Coronavirus: Study
A new study found that Phoenix, as well as several of its suburbs, are among the cities bouncing back the most in the job market.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson's Annual Diversity Festival Pivots Due To Coronavirus
Tucson Meet Yourself is scaling back its offerings this year, with events moving online and a to-go-only food festival starting Saturday.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Unified School District Delays Start For Hybrid Learning
The Tucson Unified School District approved a plan for hybrid learning Tuesday but delayed a vote on an in-person start date.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
2 Scottsdale Bars Will Reopen After Coronavirus Violations
Two bars in Scottsdale reached an agreement with the state to reopen after coronavirus health violations. A Tempe bar also made its case.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Science Program Pivots Business Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Tempe's Mad Science is laying low since the coronavirus put a wrench in their business, which relies on in-person science experiments.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale American Girl Store Permanently Closes
The American Girl Store at the Scottsdale Quarter will shut its doors permanently, impacting 26 employees, the company announced Thursday.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe's 6th Street Market Returns Sunday For Fall Season
Tempe's annual Sixth Street Market will return Sunday for its fall season with some changes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Festival Of Books Goes Virtual In 2021
The decision comes after the 2020 Tucson Festival of Books was canceled in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Downtown Tucson Businesses Ready For Official Reopening
Businesses in the heart of Tucson will officially reopen Oct. 1 with help from the Pima County Health Department.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Pac-12 Reverses Decision, Arizona Schools Will Play Football
The Pac-12 changed course Thursday and announced that the West Coast will have a football season this fall after all, including in Arizona.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Airport Tops List For Traveler Satisfaction
Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix has topped the annual J.D. Power list of North American airports amid plummeting air travel.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Opens Free Flu Shot Clinic
Pima County will open a free flu shot clinic Sept. 21 so anyone, even those without insurance, can get the vaccine this flu season.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
CVS Adds 7 New Coronavirus Testing Sites In Phoenix
CVS Health is opening 400 new drive-thru coronavirus testing sites on Friday, 10 of which are in Arizona.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
CVS Adds 2 New Coronavirus Testing Sites In Tucson
CVS Health is opening 400 new drive-thru coronavirus testing sites on Friday, 10 of which are in Arizona.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Recommends Avoiding Trick-Or-Treating This Year
In newly released Halloween safety guidelines, the Pima County Health Department recommends avoiding large gatherings and trick-or-treating.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Union High Schools To Stay Virtual Until January
The Phoenix Union High School District announced Monday there will be no in-person learning until at least January due to the coronavirus.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
U. Of Arizona Asks Students To Quarantine Due To Coronavirus
A coronavirus outbreak at off-campus apartment buildings has prompted the University of Arizona to ask students to quarantine for 14 days.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Most Expensive ZIP Codes During Pandemic Includes Paradise Valley
A study looking at home sales from March 13 to Sept. 7 identified 85253 in Paradise Valley as one of the 125 priciest.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tell Patch If You See Election Shenanigans In Pima County
ProPublica’s Electionland tip lines are open to take information about problems that prevent people in Pima County from voting.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Report: Arizona Had Highest ‘Housing Loss’ Rate; More Evictions Coming
Arizona had the highest rate of “housing loss” in the nation, according to a new national study, and experts predict a "tsunami" this fall.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Strip Club Shuts Down After Coronavirus Violations
Curves Cabaret in Tucson has been shut down and its liquor license has been revoked after violating state health guidelines.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Bars Expect Business Boost With NFL Kickoff
Phoenix bars have begun to recover after months of closure due to the coronavirus, and businesses expect a boost with football's return.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tuscon Unified School District Announces Start Of Hybrid Learning
Tucson's largest school district will return for a mix of in-person and virtual learning in October, but employees will return earlier.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
U. of Arizona Cancels Postponed Graduation For Class of 2020
A planned in-person graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 at the University of Arizona has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Maricopa County Judge Rules Ducey's Bar Closure Order Was Legal
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that Gov. Doug Ducey's order closing some bars was legal and will not revoke it.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Old Tucson Will Close Indefinitely Due To The Coronavirus
Pima County will take over responsibility for the theme park and filming location on Sept. 14 and develop a new plan for the park’s future.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Arizona Reports Lowest Coronavirus Cases Since March
The state reported 81 new coronavirus cases and just two deaths Monday.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Woman Refuses To Wear Mask, Calls It 'Civil Rights' Issue
A video of a woman refusing to wear a mask in a Phoenix nail salon has gone viral, as the woman says she is fighting for her "civil rights."
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
