Opportunity Zones 2.0: Arizona’s Next Big Play
When the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law on July 4, 2025, it changed the landscape of Opportunity Zones across the country. For Arizona, this is a game-changer.
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November 2025
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Understanding the 2025 Arizona Charitable Tax Credits
As we approach the end of the year, it is the perfect time to highlight an opportunity that many Arizona residents can benefit from. The Arizona Charitable Tax Credits allow taxpayers to directly lower their state tax bill while supporting local organizations that make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Tucson Meet Yourself 2025: Reflecting on a Weekend That Showed Tucson’s Heart
Last month, downtown Tucson once again proved why Tucson Meet Yourself is one of the most meaningful cultural gatherings in Southern Arizona. From October 17–19, 2025, the city transformed into a celebration of heritage, food, movement, and shared identity, and this year felt especially powerful.
Advertising Meets Community: UArizona Students Invite Tucson to Support BCI’s Mission
Earlier this semester, Arizona Ascent highlighted how students in the University of Arizona’s Applied Advertising course have been building a real campaign partnership with BaseCamp for Veterans (BCI) - a Tucson nonprofit using equine-assisted development to support veterans as they transition back into civilian life.
The Great Plateau: Where Arizona’s Housing Market Learns to Breathe
The desert has a way of teaching patience. After years of runaway listings and red-hot offers, Arizona’s housing market has slowed to the rhythm of its own heartbeat.
From Scottsdale’s ridgelines to Buckeye’s brand-new blocks, the November data hums the same refrain: steady, balanced, sane.
Home is Where the Heart Is: Adela’s Italian Restaurant
When Adela's Italian Restaurant opened its doors in October of 2014, their mission was simple: serve their community with the highest quality of food, service, and care.
University of Arizona Sets Record for Invention Disclosures
By Kayla Johnson, Managing Editor In fiscal year 2025, the University of Arizona achieved a milestone by producing 324 invention disclosures, surpassing its previous record of 307. This accomplishment underscores…
Pima County Launches More User-Friendly Permit Portal
The Pima County Permit Gateway, a newly redesigned online permitting platform, was recently launched by the Pima County Public Works department to modernize and simplify the permitting process for both businesses and residents.
