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, following its largest LGBTQ+ representation to date.
Documental destaca herencia empresarial afroamericana en 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 lanza banco de alimentos móvil por alta 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.