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The administration building for Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse.

Domestic abuse center, 'more important than ever,' remains open in Tucson

The CEO of Emerge! says they've adapted to the pandemic to maintain services for people who may be experiencing domestic violence.

A community health worker warns isolation due to COVID-19 can exacerbate symptoms for those in recovery.

Crisis line sees increase in calls during COVID-19 pandemic

Tucson’s Hope Inc. encourages people who are alone and experiencing anxiety to take advantage of calling their Warm Line.

Want to delay your emissions test in Arizona? Only if you're 65+

ADEQ says they're working to reduce risk during emissions testing, and that clean air helps us all, including those with COVID-19.

The sign for Sister José Women's Shelter, 2017.

Tucson homeless shelter for women adapts services during outbreak

Sister Jose Women's Center has suspended some activities and closed its shelter to new residents but is still providing food.

Produce from one of the vendors at the Heirloom Farmers Markets at Rillito Park.

How Farmers Markets are surviving - and evolving - during the pandemic.

Also on Arizona Spotlight:The Arts Foundation makes emergency relief grants available to local artists; a conversation with food writer & former EMT Jane Stern; and a short story from Aurelie Sheehan.

Lights mounted on the tops of Tucson Police cruisers in a parking lot outside of the department's headquarters.

Tucson police chief on enforcing stay-at-home order

Chief Chris Magnus also explains precautions in place to keep officers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A business displays a closed sign on Fourth Avenue in Tucson amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Romero orders 'nonessential' businesses to close

The mayor ordered the Saturday-morning closure of businesses not deemed "essential" in an earlier order from the governor, advising others to follow suit.

Photo accompanying a March 22 Tucson Police Department tweet updating an investigation into possible stolen COVID-19 test kits. TPD later said the test kits weren't stolen in the first place.

Tucson coronavirus test kit case wasn't a burglary

The perceived audacity of the presumed crime drew outrage and national coverage.

The Rialto Theatre on March 17, when Tucson declared a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

City of Tucson restricting gathering places, making changes to transit

The city declared a local emergency as it joins communities all over working to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tucson, Oro Valley announce changes prompted by coronavirus

Both are restricting attendance at public meetings to curb the chances of community spread.

In the 1990s, small, independent antique shops began to fold and dealers relocated into large antique malls. Midtown Antiques in Stillwater, Minnesota is likely the largest in the upper Midwest.

"Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Adiba Nelson shares an open love letter to all women, everywhere; and how UA scientists are understanding climate change through research in the Southern Ocean.