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  • 1 week ago | tucson.com | Gloria Knott |Jamie Donnelly

    Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2021 and updated in June 2025. Raspados are the ultimate summer snack — and there are more locally-owned places to get a raspado in Tucson than ice cream shops. If you're unfamiliar, raspados are similar to shaved ice but typically come with juice, chunks of fruit, ice cream and lechera (sweetened condensed milk). Or there are bolder versions with spicy candies and chamoy.

  • 1 week ago | thisistucson.com | Gloria Knott |Jamie Donnelly

    Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2021 and updated in June 2025. Raspados are the ultimate summer snack — and there are more locally-owned places to get a raspado in Tucson than ice cream shops. If you're unfamiliar, raspados are similar to shaved ice but typically come with juice, chunks of fruit, ice cream and lechera (sweetened condensed milk). Or there are bolder versions with spicy candies and chamoy.

  • 1 week ago | tucson.com | Jamie Donnelly

    It's more than 100 degrees outside and the University of Arizona students have packed up and gone home: that means it's time for the locals to enjoy summertime in Tucson. While the temperatures continue to rise, business around town begins to get a little slow. And though it may be easier to stay indoors to avoid the heat, you'll feel much cooler supporting local businesses this summer. And what better way to do that, than by checking out a new restaurant.

  • 1 week ago | thisistucson.com | Jamie Donnelly

    It's 100 degrees outside and the University of Arizona students have packed up and gone home: that means it's time for the locals to enjoy summertime in Tucson!Though the temperatures continue to rise, business around town begins to get a little slow. While it may be easier to stay indoors to avoid the heat, you'll feel much cooler supporting local businesses this summer.

  • 3 weeks ago | tucson.com | Jamie Donnelly

    Welcome to National Donut Day!Honor the donut lassies Friday, June 6, by stopping by one of these local doughnut shops for a tasty deal. Trust me, local doughnuts taste much better than those fast food chains! (You’ll feel better for supporting local too!): Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts • Known for their crazy toppings, Amy’s Donuts, located at 101 E.

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Jamie Donnelly
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9 May 22

RT @caitlincschmidt: I partnered with @_JamieDonnelly on this story about a new @Tucson_Police program that aims to address violent crime w…

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Jamie Donnelly @_JamieDonnelly
12 Dec 21

While Ahmad Wakili works to bring his family to safety in Tucson, they remain in Turkey facing a deadline that could send them back to Afghanistan and put their lives in danger

Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Daily Star @TucsonStar

Ahmad Naeem Wakili hasn't seen his wife and 2-year-old child in almost nine months. They're in Turkey but face a deadline that could send them back to Afghanistan. https://t.co/MouzpmQKOF

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Jamie Donnelly @_JamieDonnelly
29 Oct 21

“People’s needs became before hers,” said Fred Narcaroti, the father of Savannah Narcaroti. “She was such a great listener, such a patient person, and had just a big heart. She was a bright light.”

Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Daily Star @TucsonStar

With two months left in 2021, the Tucson Police Department has recorded 81 homicides, more than any previous single year. https://t.co/Lu1EX8T522