South Tucson residents navigate a “Food Prison” after grocery closure
The closure of South Tucson’s only full-service grocery store has intensified safety concerns and deepened long-standing inequities as residents and advocates push for solutions.
Tucson City Council marks historic shift in representation
Tucson swore in a City Council Tuesday with a record number of women and its largest LGBTQ+ representation to date.
Un nuevo documental saca a la luz la herencia empresarial afroamericana de South Park
Un nuevo documental creado por dos nativos de Tucson destaca la historia de Hopkins Fashions & Sounds y del otrora próspero barrio de South Park, preservando un capítulo vital pero a menudo olvidado de la historia afroamericana de la ciudad.
Reentry simulation exposes barriers for Tucson participants
A reentry simulation gave participants a firsthand look at how missing IDs, limited transportation and strict supervision can derail the lives of people returning from incarceration.
Tucson rescues see growing need for tortoise adopters
Wildlife officials say adoption needs are rising statewide as captive desert tortoises, including Tucson resident Kathy Weir’s beloved Sherman, require long-term, secure homes to survive.
South Tucson incorpora un banco de alimentos móvil para hacer frente a la creciente necesidad
South Tucson cuenta ahora con su primer banco de alimentos móvil, que lleva comestibles mensuales directamente a residentes ancianos, discapacitados y de bajos ingresos que anteriormente tenían dificultades para acceder a otros puntos de distribución.
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Family legacy and scratch-made craft fuel Jaime’s Pizza Kitchen
Jaime’s Pizza Kitchen blends a decades-long family legacy with a meticulous scratch-made approach to become one of downtown Tucson’s standout pizzerias.
Tucson Marathon returns for 54th year
The Boston Marathon qualifier will take place on Dec. 14, with the starting line located at Biosphere 2.
La UA aprobó un contrato de $870,000 con Flock Safety para la vigilancia del campus
La Universidad de Arizona aprobó un acuerdo de cinco años por 870.000 dólares con Flock Safety para instalar 62 cámaras de lectura de matrículas, mientras que South Tucson considera poner fin a su propio contrato por cuestiones de privacidad.
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Tucson muralist take center stage in new Bisbee exhibit
Jessica Gonzales is featured in a new exhibit at the Artemizia Foundation, where her vibrant work joins a globally diverse street-art collection.
How Antsy Nancy turned a pandemic setback into a Tucson success
After losing her corporate job in 2020, Heidi Yribar transformed the hands-on lessons she learned from her Aunt Nancy into Antsy Nancy, a unique Tucson studio teaching practical skills in cooking, crafting and home projects to kids, families and professionals.
Exposición del MOCA destaca la larga lucha del Southside por el agua limpia
Una nueva exposición del MOCA, “Vivir con las secuelas,” rinde homenaje a los residentes del Southside que han pasado décadas luchando contra la contaminación por TCE y destaca cómo la crisis ambiental continúa afectando a la comunidad en la actualidad.
Aveda Institute Tucson blends training, community and care
Aveda Institute Tucson has become a community-focused training ground for future stylists, offering affordable beauty services while preparing students for long-term success in the industry.
Amphi community divided over transgender student policies
Parents, students and community members packed a recent Amphi school board meeting to debate bathroom access, student safety and the district’s legal obligations to protect transgender youth.
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