Nan Tian BBQ in Tucson fails first test but passes retest

One local eatery failed its health inspection in March: Nan Tian BBQ, 1990 W. Orange Grove Road.

Assistance League of Tucson wins national honor

Outstanding service to children has landed the Assistance League of Tucson a $10,000 prize and national recognition for its philanthropic work.

Tucson couple lauded for opening their hearts and home to children

Tawnya and Bruce Groen's days overflow with lesson plans, sippy cups and calls of "mom" and "dad."

Tea, cake and dying go together at 'Death Cafe'

Your inevitable death.

2 Tucson stores get surprise visit from the demolition crew

A pair of local business owners got a surprise Monday morning when they drove up to find a demolition team at their plaza, ripping the roof off the former El Charro Restaurant.

Hereford nonprofit offers a ray of hope in the gloom of autism

After agonizing for years, Tucson mother Harlie Garcia found her answer along a rural road surrounded by cottonwood trees and mountain vistas.

Tucson book festival author inspired by grandkids

Don McNamara's inspiration to write children's American Sign Language books started in 2007, a year he was relieved to see end.

Eritrean refugee's journey to Tucson was a long, tragic one

When Negisti Kurban cares for young children, language doesn't matter.

Language barrier is a daily struggle for refugees in Tucson

It's no surprise to hear Spanish spoken in Tucson. But in one local high school classroom, you're more likely to hear Nepalese.

4 eateries fail, then pass, health inspections

Four local eateries failed health inspections in January:

Four Tucson eateries fail, then pass health inspections

Four local eateries failed health inspections in January:

One Billion Rising unites community against violence

The statistics are grim: One in three women worldwide will be raped or beaten in her lifetime.

YWCA's Marcotte retires - but 'my DNA' may not like it

Janet Marcotte's last day as executive director of Tucson's YWCA is today, but she's expected to still be a bit of an office regular.

Local celebrants offer ritual, not religion, to mark milestones

Michael Eng's mother was in her last days and the family needed support - the kind that might come from a priest or a rabbi.

3 local eateries fail, then pass inspection

May Flower Restaurant, 6462 N. Oracle Road; El Dorado Restaurant, 1949 S. Fourth Ave.; and China A Super Buffet, 75 W. River Road, failed health inspections in November.

Pastors hold up family tradition

Far from the crisp December cold of the Midwest, Pastor Adam Mueller is about to experience his first Tucson Christmas.

3 Tucson restaurants fail, then pass health inspections

Three Tucson restaurants — May Flower Restaurant, 6462 N. Oracle Road; El Dorado Restaurant, 1949 S. Fourth Ave.; and China A Super Buffet, 75 W. River Road — failed health inspections in November.

Racquet Club, Shogun fail, pass a recheck

Tucson Racquet Club, 4001 N. Country Club Road, and Shogun Restaurant, 5036 N. Oracle Road, failed health inspections in October.

Parents' love vs. leukemia

As new foster parents, Taber and Burke Bingham hadn't planned to adopt.

Tucson Racquet Club, Shogun fail health inspections, then pass

Tucson Racquet Club, 4001 N. Country Club Road, and Shogun Restaurant, 5036 N. Oracle Road, failed health inspections in October.

Fundraiser to aid ill founder of group that rescues horses

A Tucson woman who has dedicated her life to helping animals now needs some help in return.

Man, Woman of Year honors are announced

Summing up quickly what Rick Myers, Colleen Niccum and Tom Chandler have done for the community would be difficult. In fact, a whole evening could be spent honoring and thanking this trio, who are the recipients of this year's Greater Tucson Leadership awards for service.

O'odham head to Italy for first canonization of a Native American

The brief and devoted life of a 17th-century woman is being celebrated this weekend, when she is to be canonized the first Native American saint in the Roman Catholic Church.

Ariz. ag pioneer Burkholder dies at 98

Barbara Burkholder, an agricultural pioneer, accountant, world traveler and mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died Wednesday in Green Valley following a brief illness. She was 98.

2 eateries fail initial checks, pass reinspection

Ali Baba Restaurant, 2545 E. Speedway, and Curry Leaf Indian Restaurant, 2510 E. Grant Road, failed health inspections in August. Both establishments have since passed reinspection.

2 Tucson restaurants fail, then pass health inspections

Ali Baba Restaurant, 2545 E. Speedway, and Curry Leaf Indian Restaurant, 2510 E. Grant Road, failed health inspections in August. Both establishments have since passed reinspection.

Midwife: 'It's the best job in the world'

For some families, there's not a choice to be made on where to give birth.

Birth & Women's center marks 30 years of special deliveries

In years, the number is just 30. But when you start counting healthy newborns, the figures get a whole lot bigger.

'Flying Lessons' leaves fear grounded

Learning to fly is a metaphor Pamela Hale can use literally. In addition to being a life coach and teacher, Hale is also an author and pilot who uses flying to help people live courageously.

Molly makes it past 100 days on her bike, so why stop now?

Molly Cunningham is a girl who has no plans to stop. What started April 1 as a challenge to ride her bike for five minutes each day has unfolded into many miles and many hours.

Songs, skits, jokes punctuate troupe's readings

Clare Parsons hates driving, but she commutes 45 minutes each way to enjoy two of her greatest passions: performing and helping senior citizens.

After the race is run

Patti Shirley once raised racehorses. Now she tries to give them a comfortable retirement. It's a monumental task.

Speaking out via poetry

Amy Briseño's high school classmates rarely heard her voice.

Project piecing family, state histories

Quilters and quilt enthusiasts won't want to miss what's happening at the Arizona History Museum - especially this Saturday.

Hospice volunteers: Those who give, receive

Death and dying have been the topics of countless religious and philosophical debates, but for a hospice volunteer there is only a mission: comfort.

Love of dance is ageless

A remarkable thing about Norman Walker's impressive career is that it almost didn't happen.

NM writer hopes to 'tell a good story' with saga

You might already know Michael McGarrity as author of the popular Kevin Kerney mystery series, or perhaps you've just heard the titles of his bestsellers: "Mexican Hat" or "Tularosa."

Nun works to save soles one foot at time

Sister Jeanne Carrigan is just what you might expect of a nun: kind, a good listener and unflappable - even when it comes to dirty toenails and foot fungus.

Group sees many changes, but core mission is same

Camp, crafts and cookies.

Read to your babies - it's never too soon

Read, read, read to those babies.

Tail-waggin' workouts

Tucson's new cool-in-the-summertime doggie playground not only offers training classes but is also where canines and their humans can exercise, play a little flyball and even do yoga.

Offerings for kids might give 'em goosebumps

Words and phrases often flash through R.L. Stine's mind as he wanders with his dog.

Comeuppance for the bad guys

Mystery and romance will be in the air at the Tucson Festival of Books as writers of both genres share their work, sign books and meet their fans. Today we profile a selection of the many mystery, suspense and romance authors who will soon be joining together at the Tucson Festival of Books:

Gem show's special village

Each winter, a bit of Moussa Albaka's faraway homeland comes to Tucson when African merchants transform a dirt lot near I-10 into a village of tents.

'The boy who refused to die'

For five decades, and across an ocean, Sidney Finkel carried his memories.

Best regional books of the year, as selected by the county library

Pima County Public Library has 21 titles it lists as selections in its Southwest Books of the Year: Best Reading 2011.

Transient artists help nonprofit projects

Artists Andy Holmes and Martine Bédard are Tucson Village Farm fans who carried their creativity, and their two daughters, by bicycle from British Columbia to Tucson.

New farm takes root with kids, community

Leza Carter sounds a bit like a math teacher when she shares her passion for Tucson Village Farm.

Last call for iconic Grill

For nearly a quarter century, late-night crawlers made their way into the Red Room at Grill downtown. They chased off the last-call munchies with Grill's signature Tater Tots and pesto dressing and settled in for the near nightly jam sessions in the Red Room's beer-stained nook of hipster ro…