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A March 28 community meeting at Tucson's former Benedictine monastery over planned development around the building.

Tucson Developer Facing Neighborhood Ire Over Monastery Proposal

Community leaders say plans do not fit historic landmark's surroundings.
"A" Mountain, or Sentinel Peak, stands above the dry riverbed of the Santa Cruz River near Tucson's birthplace. Feb. 22, 2018.

Lifeblood of the Desert: Restoration Brings New Life to Santa Cruz River

The river has supported four millennia of agriculture and growth in Tucson.

Fighting Hate with Love

An Interview with Civil Rights Pioneer Bernard Lafayette

$500K Grant to Aid Restoration of Historic Officers Club

One of few structures from the era still in existance, the building at Fort Huachuca was designated as the black officers club.
Soccer and horse racing co-exist at Rillito Park Racetrack.

Rillito Race Track Owes Future to the Past

The Jelks Stables gave birth to the Rillito Racetrack and are helping to keep the track alive.
To-Ree-Nee Wolf and Katherine Byrne star in "Black Pearl Sings", Feb. 13 - 15, 2018 at The Invisible Theatre in Tucson.

"Black Pearl Sings" Builds Bridges with Song

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How politics in China evolved in the 20th century; and meet author Larry Dane Brimner, dedicated to writing about civil rights for young readers.
The rooms at Dunbar Pavilion are in different stages of repair.

Honoring Dunbar School's Past, Reshaping its Future

Groups have plans for former segregated Tucson school buildings.
Workers begin demolition of La Placita development at Church and Broadway. It opened in 1973.

Demolition Starts on Downtown Tucson's La Placita

The landmark is being torn down to make way for residences and retail space.
The Tucson Desert Art Museum opened in 2013 and is located on the city's east side.

A Desert Museum for Art and History

Tucson has two different attractions with "desert museum" in their names.
The iconic sign of the the Tucson Inn on Drachman Street.

Miracle Mile Recognized on National Register of Historic Places

Retro hotels and neon signs recall a bygone era.
The historic home of former Arizona Governor Raul Castro.

New Life for Historic Nogales Castro Home

A youth leadership program will be launched in the home Spring 2018.
A collage of photos from the early 1900s of Sedona Arabella Miller Schnebly and her family, who were among the earliest settlements in the region that now shares her first name.

A century of family history helped create "The Journal of Sedona Schnebly"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Advice on healthier, happier sleep; and at age 100, a real Tucson original still surrounds herself with the things she loves -- motorcycles.
An Red Squirrel eats a pine cone on Mount Graham, Dec. 5 2017.

Episode 166: Nurturing Mt. Graham's Red Squirrel Population after the Frye Fire

Also, the WWII black officers club at Fort Huachuca, an open office downtown, Tugo bike share and a new bishop for Tucson.
Bisbee’s Warren Ballpark is the oldest baseball stadium in Arizona, and one of the oldest in the country.

Historic Bisbee Baseball Field Undergoes Archeological Study

Warren Ballpark excavation shows life, baseball in early 1900s.
University of Arizona Professor David Soren, at right, and Lana. The two can sometimes be seen walking together on the UA campus.

Professor Honored by Italian Community for Archaeological Work

UA Professor David Soren will have a new strain of olive named after him.
The Mountain View Black Officer's Club is being recognized as the most threatened building in the country.

Mountain View Officers Club Gets Help For Renovations

The historic building at Ft. Huachuca finds private financing.

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