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What's new, Tucson?: 20 people, places and things welcomed in 2021
- Jesse Tellez
Arizona Daily Star
Jesse Tellez
Digital Editor
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From dozens of restaurants and bars opening to a zebra being born at Reid Park Zoo, we are looking back at some of the new additions Tucson saw this year.
This is not a complete list, as the Old Pueblo continues to welcome new attractions as 2021 ends.
Here are some highlights of the newest Tucson art, animals, leaders, businesses and events since we last said "happy New Year":
Jesse Tellez
Digital Editor
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