UA students spotlight lived realities of poverty in Tucson
Sociology students shared firsthand research on housing, food insecurity and financial stress during a community forum examining how rising costs and limited resources affect families.
UA advertising students partner with veterans nonprofit
University of Arizona advertising students worked with BaseCamp for Veterans Inc. this fall to develop a campaign aimed at expanding awareness of the nonprofit’s equine-assisted programs.
Beyond Bread se expande con un nuevo centro de panadería y tartas
Beyond Bread ha abierto su nuevo local Bread Mill en South Park Avenue, ofreciendo panes, pasteles caseros y más de 30 variedades de tartas Back Dough justo a tiempo para la temporada navideña.
Thamju brings Indigenous power to Tucson’s hardcore scene
Born from backyard jam sessions, Indigenous hardcore band Thamju is emerging as a fierce new force in Tucson’s metal scene, blending cultural roots, community and raw emotion into their sound.
Hundreds pack forum over ICE plan for closed Marana prison
Hundreds of Marana residents and advocates gathered at community forums and a Town Council meeting to oppose plans to convert a closed prison into an ICE detention facility, raising concerns about human rights, economic impacts and oversight.
Project Blue secures Pima County approval in narrow board vote
Pima County supervisors narrowly approved a $3.6 billion agreement for Project Blue despite months of community backlash over water use, secrecy and public health concerns.
Generaciones de mujeres se unen en Oro Valley para la Copa de Mujeres Legendarias
La copa reunió a jugadoras de fútbol de todas las edades para celebrar a las pioneras de este deporte, fortalecer la comunidad e impulsar el futuro del deporte femenino.
Indigenous baker builds thriving business rooted in culture and community
Sophie Hungrywolf, a 25-year-old baker from the Tohono O’odham Nation, has transformed her pandemic hobby into The Hungrywolf Bakery, a growing dessert business that blends creativity with her Umatilla and Arapaho heritage.
New mural honors Tucsonans lost to decades of TCE pollution
A new mural honoring generations harmed by TCE contamination highlights the community’s long fight for accountability, healing and environmental justice.
Flandrau celebrates 50 years with new exhibit, holiday shows
As it enters its next half-century, Flandrau is highlighting its legacy of science education with refreshed exhibits and immersive programs that continue to spark curiosity in visitors of all ages.
Grijalva regresa a la preparatoria Pueblo para la ceremonia de juramento de bienvenida
La representante estadounidense Adelita Grijalva regresó a la escuela secundaria Pueblo High School para una ceremonia de juramento ante la comunidad, donde expuso sus primeras prioridades y se comprometió a luchar por la educación pública, los derechos de los inmigrantes y las tierras sagradas.
Tucson’s OLLI program gears up for spring classes
As Tucson’s OLLI prepares to launch its spring classes, the volunteer-driven program reflects on its evolution from a small seniors’ group into a thriving learning community for adults 50 and older.
‘You didn’t listen’: Marana data center vote met with outrage
The Marana Planning Commission has recommended rezoning 600 acres for a proposed data center amid continued debate over environmental impacts and economic benefits.
Residentes de Tucson se organizan tras redadas federales
Cientos de personas se reunieron el sábado en Menlo Park para expresar su preocupación por las medidas de control de inmigración y planificar respuestas coordinadas a nivel vecinal.
O’odham Media launches to amplify O’odham voices and culture
O’odham Media is a storytelling platform dedicated to uplifting O’odham voices, culture and lived experiences through writing and photography.
Generations of women unite in Oro Valley for Legendary Women’s Cup
The cup brought together women soccer players of all ages to celebrate the sport’s pioneers, build community and champion the future of women’s sports.
Tucson team tracks decline of San Pedro River beavers
Tucson researchers and volunteers joined a bi-national effort to survey the San Pedro River this fall, documenting scarce beaver activity as they work to understand the species’ continued decline.
El Ayuntamiento de Tucson marca un cambio histórico en su representación
Tucson juramentó a un nuevo Ayuntamiento con un número récord de mujeres, tras haber alcanzado la mayor representación LGBTQ+ hasta la fecha.