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Hundreds pack forum over ICE plan for closed Marana prison
Region

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
Region

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 se unen en Oro Valley para Copa de Mujeres
El Foco de Tucson

Generaciones se unen en Oro Valley para Copa de Mujeres

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
O'odham Media

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
Community

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
Schools

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 Preparatoria Pueblo para juramento
El Foco de Tucson

Grijalva regresa a Preparatoria Pueblo para juramento

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
Community

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
Region

‘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.

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