Grassroots drive delivers winter essentials to Tucson students
United Hearts of Arizona will host its 12th annual Shoe & Jacket Event on Dec. 13, providing winter essentials to more than 200 students from Tucson’s south and west sides.
McKenna Loren Manzo
McKenna Manzo is a journalism major at the University of Arizona interning with Tucson Spotlight.
Tucson hosts first Democracy Forum to elevate young voices
Tucson’s first-ever Democracy Forum on Dec. 5 will bring residents, young professionals and local leaders together to confront major civic issues and ensure younger voices are centered in shaping the city’s future.
Shogun’s steady tradition keeps diners coming back
For more than 30 years, Shogun on Oracle Road has earned loyal diners with its familiar sushi, family-like atmosphere, and a timeless sense of comfort that never goes out of style.
UA’s prison garden program works to grow its future
A program that helped incarcerated fathers strengthen family bonds through gardening and parenting lessons has been put on hold after federal funding expired.
La pausa en la financiación detiene los talleres de narración estudiantil
Un programa de narración estudiantil del condado de Santa Cruz, que alguna vez fue próspero y que ayudaba a los estudiantes a ganar confianza y a encontrar su voz, se ha suspendido debido a la falta de financiación.
Santa Cruz River cleanup brings Tucson together
Tucson residents will gather Saturday for the Santa Cruz Watershed Day of Connection, combining river cleanup with community celebration.
Funding pause halts student storytelling workshops
A once-thriving Santa Cruz County storytelling program that helped students build confidence and find their voices has been put on hold due to a lack of funding.
Club de lectura impulsa conversaciones sanadoras
El nuevo club de lectura del Centro Indígena de Tucson, Mindful Pages, ofrece un espacio comunitario para explorar la salud mental, la sanación y la identidad cultural a través de charlas guiadas.
Tucson Indian Center book club sparks healing conversations
The Tucson Indian Center’s new book club, Mindful Pages, provides a community space to explore mental health, healing, and cultural identity through guided discussions.