Veronika Vernachio
ABC 27
Tallahassee, FL, United States
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New Tallahassee used bookstore acts as senior cat sanctuary
The Feline Advocates of Leon County create Fat Cat Books → Read More
"I feel like women will be like that’s something I could do": First black-owned nail school in Arizona to open in Tucson
A woman is opening a nail school is town that is partnering with nonprofits to give scholarships to youth that are coming out of foster care and living on the streets. It's the first black-owned nail school in Arizona. → Read More
Parents to teachers: Pandemic increases interest in homeschool
Since many students are still learning online, many parents look to homeschooling as an option. → Read More
Patagonia Lake State Park promotes social distancing with camping restrictions
Patagonia Lake State Park is has restricted camping throughout the pandemic to promote social distancing. → Read More
Local nonprofits host free diversity workshops
Local nonprofit are teaming up to help start conversations of diversity. → Read More
TUSD officials say substitutes ready to get back to work
Even with so much uncertainty with substitute teaching during a pandemic, Tucson Unified School District substitutes are ready to get back to work. → Read More
Quarantine Dorms: UArizona officials create dorms for COVID-19 positive students
University of Arizona officials created quarantine dorms to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 on campus. → Read More
City of Tucson offers new option for remote learning
A once popular after school program is now available for kids all day. → Read More
675 Arizona families participate in free online summer learning program
Over the summer, 675 Arizona kids participated in a free summer learning program with Waterford.org. → Read More
Multiple Tucson agencies partner to help provide resources to homeless
Multiple agencies across Tucson have teamed up to help the homeless. → Read More
'Somebody is going to get sick', Tucson doctor says students are safer at home
Many parents are still asking themselves whether or not it is safe to send their kids back to the classroom, but one local pediatrician says waiting may be the best option. → Read More
New Pima Community College scholarship to diversify stem fields
A $4.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation will help create a stronger path for Pima Community College students who transfer to the University of Arizona to pursue bachelor's degrees in STEM fields. → Read More
Tucson Charter school uses 'fogger', typical for yard work, to disinfect school
A Tucson charter school has found a unique device, typically used for yard work, to disinfect a school in under ten minutes. → Read More
Tucsonan launches new brand to motivate people through pandemic
A local athlete is trying to help people stay positive and motivated through the pandemic. → Read More
Ride of a lifetime: Former US Marine rides 4,600 miles for Save the Brave
From California to South Carolina, a former Marine is riding is motorcycle across the country to raise money for Save the Brave. → Read More
New grant to help local performers through pandemic
The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona (AFTSA) with support from the Arizona Daily Star is working to raise and distribute $20,000 for theater workers in Southern Arizona that have been affected by the ongoing pandemic. → Read More
Researcher: coronavirus can live on some masks for up to seven days
New city and county wide mandates require many of us to wear masks in public, but researchers said it's important to treat them like a biohazard. → Read More
Fox theatre delays reopening till 2021
For the past 90 years, the Fox Theatre has brought joy and entertainment to generations of Tucsonans, but COVID-19 has made it hard for the organization to stay open. → Read More
Tucson woman helps clients stuck in quarantine
A local woman is helping her clients stuck in a 14-day quarantine. → Read More
Local pediatrician advocates for having children two and older wear masks
Local pediatrician supports new county and citywide mandates require everyone to wear masks, even some kids as young as two years old. → Read More