Ward 5 to award $300K in south side community grants
Ward 5 Councilmember Rocque Perez announced $300,000 in grants to support small businesses, community programs, and neighborhood initiatives on Tucson’s south side.
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Archer Center volunteers repurpose bags into sleeping mats
Retirees at the Fred Archer Center are transforming donated plastic bags into lightweight sleeping mats, which they deliver to Sister José Women’s Center to support women experiencing homelessness.
Tucson sewing efforts stitch community and sustainability
A growing movement of sewing efforts is reviving the lost art of stitching while fostering sustainability, creativity and community connection.
Barajas y Schubert lideran primarias del Concejo de Tucson
Selina Barajas y Miranda Schubert lideraron las primarias demócratas de Tucson, posicionándose para probables victorias en noviembre, mientras sus simpatizantes celebraban una noche de victorias históricas impulsadas por la comunidad.
Diez años tras cierre de American Meat Co, impacto persiste
Mientras que American Eat Co. se acerca a su décimo aniversario, la familia Islas y los residentes de Tucson reflexionan sobre la vida pasada del edificio como American Meat Co., una preciada carnicería y lugar de encuentro cultural.
Ansari blasts GOP budget during Tucson town hall
Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari held a town hall in Tucson to condemn the GOP’s budget bill, highlight its impacts on immigration and healthcare, and urge community action ahead of the 2026 elections.
Barajas, Schubert lead in Tucson council primaries
Selina Barajas and Miranda Schubert led in Tucson’s Democratic primary Tuesday, positioning themselves for likely wins in November as supporters celebrated a night of historic and community-driven victories.
A decade since American Meat Co. closed, its impact remains
As American Eat Co. nears its 10th anniversary, the Islas family and Tucson residents reflect on the building’s past life as American Meat Co., a cherished butcher shop and cultural gathering place.
Tolkoff desafía el statu quo en la contienda por el Distrito 6
Jay Tolkoff se postula para el puesto de Concejal del Distrito 6 de Tucson, prometiendo abordar la falta de vivienda, la seguridad pública y el presupuesto municipal con un enfoque en la rendición de cuentas y las causas fundamentales.