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The Ozone Layer: How a Global Agreement Gave Earth a Chance to Heal
The ozone hole was once a symbol of planetary danger. Decades of measurement, chemistry and diplomacy have turned it into something more hopeful: a test of whether the world can…
Read more →The Terracotta Army: How a Well Dig Revealed China’s Buried Imperial Guard
In 1974, farmers near Xi’an broke through fragments of clay while digging a well. What emerged was one of archaeology’s most extraordinary discoveries: thousands of life-size figures made to accompany…
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Prescott Downtown Partnership Outlines Board Nomination Process
The Partnership’s questionnaire describes eligibility, community representation and the steps for selecting directors, from a June 30 submission deadline to a January term start.
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Thumb Butte: How Prescott’s Landmark Mountain Became a Public Front Door to the High Desert
Just west of Prescott, Thumb Butte gathers forest, trail, geology, wildlife, and wide-open views into one of Yavapai County’s most accessible landscapes.
Read more →The Tool Library: How Borrowing a Drill Can Make Home Repair Feel Possible
Across the United States, tool libraries are turning an occasional household expense into a shared community resource—helping people fix, build, garden, and…
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The Caldecott Medal: How Picture Books Became a Serious Art Form
Since 1938, the Caldecott Medal has helped readers see children’s picture books as works of imagination, design, and artistic achievement.
Read more →The Apollo Guidance Computer: How a Tiny Machine Helped Make the Moon Reachable
Long before smartphones put powerful computers in every pocket, a compact machine with just a few kilobytes of memory helped Apollo astronauts…
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Prescott National Forest schedules Goldwater-area prescribed burn window
Fire managers plan prescribed burning south of Prescott between May 20 and May 31, 2025, with possible trail, road and camping closures…
Read more →Willow Creek Reservoir: How a Prescott Waterway Became a Quiet Place for Wildlife and Everyday Life
North of Prescott, Willow Creek Reservoir brings together water management, fishing, bird habitat, open space, and ordinary outdoor recreation in one of…
Read more →The Prescott Public Library: From a Wagon of Books to a Community Landmark
It Started With a Wagon Prescott’s public library story began long before the city had a permanent library building. According to the Prescott Public Library’s local-history account, the community’s first library was a wagon carrying about 300 books. In the years that…
