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How a Nogales nonprofit redirects surplus produce to families
Community

How a Nogales nonprofit redirects surplus produce to families

A Nogales-based nonprofit rescues millions of pounds of surplus produce each year, redirecting food from landfills to families across Southern Arizona.

Tradición y sabor hacen único a Jaime’s Pizza Kitchen
El Foco de Tucson

Tradición y sabor hacen único a Jaime’s Pizza Kitchen

Jaime 's Pizza Kitchen combina una larga tradición familiar con una elaboración artesanal meticulosa para convertirse en una de las pizzerías más destacadas del centro de Tucson.

SNAP-Ed cuts force South Tucson’s Garden Kitchen to scale back
Community

SNAP-Ed cuts force South Tucson’s Garden Kitchen to scale back

Federal SNAP-Ed funding cuts forced South Tucson’s Garden Kitchen to scale back programs while continuing to serve Pima County communities through food and education.

Some UA students rethink college as social media fuels business
Schools

Some UA students rethink college as social media fuels business

University of Arizona students in Tucson are using social media to start businesses, raising questions about the role of college in entrepreneurship.

Antsy Nancy convierte contratiempo en éxito en Tucson
El Foco de Tucson

Antsy Nancy convierte contratiempo en éxito en Tucson

Después de perder su trabajo corporativo en 2020, Heidi Yribar transformó las lecciones a manos que aprendió de su tía Nancy en Antsy Nancy, un estudio único en Tucson que enseña habilidades prácticas de cocina, manualidades y proyectos domésticos a niños, familias y profesionales.

Saguaro fruit harvest sustains Tohono O’odham traditions
O'odham Media

Saguaro fruit harvest sustains Tohono O’odham traditions

Each summer, the Tohono O’odham harvest saguaro fruit, or bahidaj, a tradition rooted in culture, renewal and resilience in the Sonoran Desert.

Pima County overdose deaths drop in 2025, TPD says
Region

Pima County overdose deaths drop in 2025, TPD says

Pima County saw a significant drop in overdose deaths in 2025, which Tucson police credit to expanded outreach, education and Narcan distribution efforts.

Victoria histórica en Tucson para chef local
El Foco de Tucson

Victoria histórica en Tucson para chef local

La chef Martha Lamadrid se convirtió en la primera mujer en ganar Tucson Knife Fight, sobrellevando la familia, el trabajo y las competencias nocturnas mientras se forjaba su lugar en la escena culinaria del sur de Arizona.

Tucson sewing studio offers classes for all skill levels
Community

Tucson sewing studio offers classes for all skill levels

Needles and Knots Sewing Design Lab in Tucson offers hands-on sewing classes for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced makers, led by owner Shauna Smith.

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