COOLIDGE — After a two-year wait, hundreds of local residents gathered at Kenilworth Sports Complex to watch a dazzling fireworks show Sunday night to celebrate the Fourth of July. In addition to those gathered on the lawn, even more locals sat on top of cars lined up along West Coolidge Ave…

COOLIDGE — Last year there was nothing. But this year there was music, dancing, pinata smashing and most importantly, a taco truck.

COOLIDGE — Many lofty goals to complete personal projects during the pandemic fell by the wayside as the months dragged. But Tucson-based jack-of-all-trades David Membrila — he’s an educator, a comedian and a musician — saw his lengthy tome, “Finally…Soup for the Chicken!,” through to fruition.

COOLIDGE — Locals are celebrating the long-awaited return of a popular country bar that had been knocked out by COVID-19 for over a year. The Gallopin’ Goose had packed crowds and live music performances on Friday and Saturday nights, but the return of the Goose did not go off without a hitch.

COOLIDGE -- A recent Coolidge news story that went viral was featured on the popular "Bluff The Listener" segment of NPR's Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me.

TEMPE -- It’s the year 1500. A buyer and a seller are haggling in the massive Aztec marketplace of Tlatelolco, over chiles, cacao beans or copal incense perhaps. It’s getting heated.

COOLIDGE — There will be no Cotton Days in 2021. During a chamber luncheon on Feb. 24, Coolidge Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lynn Parsons announced it would not take place.

COOLIDGE — The YouTuber known as Avocado has posted a new video featuring a recent visit to the Casa Grande Ruins.

COOLIDGE — Residents of Coolidge looking for an escape from the sheltered realities of the pandemic have had one reliable venue throughout the past few months. The Pita Patio Grill has continued to host live events — with social distancing precautions recommended — on a weekly basis, includi…

COOLIDGE — Lights, camera, softball?

COOLIDGE — Coolidge resident Sherry Mullins has been doing the same Halloween routine for nine years: she stays at home, gets dressed up and passes out candy. Despite the pandemic, this year was no different.

COOLIDGE — Finding ways for Coolidge to come together has been a challenge during the pandemic. But on Saturday, locals and visitors strolled down Coolidge Avenue to the sight of custom-painted vintage cars and motorcycles and devoted owners showing off their passion for these vehicles.

COOLIDGE — Local businesses and organization are coming together this weekend to try to bring a little spark to the Coolidge economy.

COOLIDGE — COVID-19 has nixed a wide range of events and celebrations this year. The Coolidge Parks and Recreation Department has especially felt the effects of the pandemic, as the majority of city-sponsored and organized events have been canceled.

COOLIDGE — The Glyptodonts of Southern Arizona will be the topic of a special virtual event hosted by the Pinal Geology and Mineral Museum in observance of National Fossil Day.

COOLIDGE — Two highly anticipated fall events organized by the city of Coolidge have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

COOLIDGE — A restaurant that opened late last year is already adjusting and offering more than just food and drink.

COOLIDGE — With only so many options that families can take advantage of to entertain their little ones while following social distancing guidelines, a local Coolidge organization is tackling that problem and giving back to the community in a unique way.

COOLIDGE — In light of COVID-19 and adopted social distancing practices, many social gatherings around the world have been canceled through April. For many children, that also included long-anticipated Easter egg hunts.

Revival

Revival

COOLIDGE — Runners, carnival goers, parade onlookers, car enthusiasts and music lovers kept Central Avenue abuzz with activity throughout the Cotton Days weekend.

COOLIDGE — Some musical groups get their start already knowing the genre they want to share with the world. The story is somewhat different for the mariachi group known as Mariachi Nueva Era.

Revival

COOLIDGE — 10th & Main may have gotten its start at a barber shop, but the band will be playing to a much wider audience at Coolidge Cotton Days.

Baseball clinic

Little League tryouts

Blood drive