Cox has announced the achievement of its ambitious goal to send Zero Waste to Landfill by 2024. Cox is the first U.S.-based, enterprise-wide service company to be verified by GreenCircle Certified as achieving a 92% waste diversion rate. This achievement meets Zero Waste USA’s definition of a zero-waste business. “When our Chairman Emeritus Jim Kennedy set us on the path to zero waste, he did so because he knew it was a way we could positively impact our communities and our world,” said Alex Taylor, chairman and CEO of Cox Enterprises. “Since then, virtually every ..read more

By Nick Prevenas, University Communications The University of Arizona is a world leader in more than three dozen academic disciplines, according to the 2024 edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject. Released April 10 by global higher education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the rankings provide independent comparative analysis on the performance of more than 16,000 individual programs at more than 1,500 universities in 96 locations around the world, across 55 academic disciplines and five broad subject areas (arts and humanities, engineering and technology, life sciences and ..read more

Richmond American Homes of Arizona, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. has announced that Seasons at Blackhawk is opening soon in Tucson.  Boasting a prime location just nine miles from Downtown Tucson, this vibrant new neighborhood showcases ranch and two-story floor plans from the builder’s popular Seasons Collection, designed to put homeownership within reach for a variety of buyers. About Seasons at Blackhawk: Inspired ranch and two-story floor plans 3 to 5 bedrooms and approx. 1,560 to 2,510 sq. ft. Close proximity to popular shopping, din ..read more

The Pima County Industrial Development Authority has announced the extension of the highly successful PimaTucson LIGHTHOUSE program, an initiative designed to empower first-time homebuyers in today’s higher interest rate mortgage market. With another commitment of $25 million of bonds, LIGHTHOUSE 4.0 is able to offer a below-market fixed-rate mortgage that also comes with substantial down payment assistance equal to 4% of the loan amount. The extension of the program is a direct response to a housing market that has become increasingly less affordable for homebuyers. The median single-fam ..read more

Groundswell Capital, an emergent leader in sustainable and equitable community development, announced its award of significant funding and technical assistance as part of a transformative Equitable Water Infrastructure program, an initiative designed to advance clean water infrastructure projects across the country.  This funding opportunity is made possible through a collaborative investment by the Coalition for Green Capital, PRE Collective, and Quantified Ventures, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, highlighting a nationwide commitment to innovative solutio ..read more

Gordley Group, an award-winning Arizona communications, community relations and creative services agency, has promoted Heather Valdez from senior graphic designer to art director. In her new position, she will help direct creative staff, while managing key creative projects to maintain high levels of quality and effectiveness. Valdez has guided the development of brand campaigns, web design and advertising creative for clients throughout Southern Arizona in the healthcare, education, government and business sectors. Her contributions to clients’ creative projects have garnered multip ..read more

Amistades, Inc. a Latino-led, Latino-serving non-profit committed to race and equity issues, announced it has been awarded $500,000 over three years from the EPA’s Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program.  The funding will support Amistades’ Justicia Juntos, or Justice Together, initiative that aims to increase heat resiliency in disproportionately affected, Latino-dominant communities in Tucson with the development of community-driven projects that tackle climate justice challenges and strengthen heat resilience. “Amistades is grateful for this s ..read more

Angel Charity for Children, Inc. presents its 2nd annual country concert series fundraiser event, Rock the Fox, which will feature award-winning duo Maddie & Tae on April 25. Maddie Font and Taylor Kerr channel their unbreakable bond, honest songwriting and top-notch vocal harmonies across hit songs, including 3X Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Die From A Broken Heart,” their chart-topping Platinum debut “Girl In A Country Song,” the CMT Music Award-winning “Woman You Got” and their current single, “Heart They Didn’t Break.”   Nominated in 2023 for Duo of the Year at the 58th ACM Award ..read more

The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona has announced the appointment of Katia Jones as its new CEO. Jones brings over two decades of experience in development and donor relations to her new role, having demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment since joining WFSA in June 2021.  Jones began her journey with WFSA as a pivotal member of the development team and swiftly ascended, showcasing her unwavering dedication to WFSA’s mission. Her recent promotion to CEO is a testament to her outstanding contributions and community-centered leadership.  As VP of community mobili ..read more

The iconic, 1915 façade of the Teatro Carmen building, along with the 1941 Elks Club façade, which are both located on South Meyer Street have been completely restored and are now visible for the first time in decades. This phase of the overall project, being undertaken by Stratford Art Works and Pima County was made possible thanks to support from several grants and individual donors including: a State of Arizona Heritage Fund ($300,000) and donations from the Bert W. Martin Foundation, the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Area, Stratford Art Works and Pima County. Thanks to the discovery of a circ ..read more