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Student project helps South Tucson plan for the future
Region

Student project helps South Tucson plan for the future

A University of Arizona urban planning class partnered with the City of South Tucson to create an award-winning toolkit that helps the community plan for an equitable, culturally rooted future.

Tucson providers push for better mental health access
Community

Tucson providers push for better mental health access

As Arizona continues to rank among the worst states for mental health access, Tucson providers are working to expand care through local partnerships, telehealth, and student-led initiatives.

Tucson Spotlight headed to Indianapolis for national journalism symposium
Community

Tucson Spotlight headed to Indianapolis for national journalism symposium

Tucson Spotlight co-founder Caitlin Schmidt has been selected to join a national symposium for 30 journalists focused on collaborative, community-centered reporting.

Estudiantes de San Miguel realizan documental fronterizo
El Foco de Tucson

Estudiantes de San Miguel realizan documental fronterizo

Estudiantes de la preparatoria San Miguel están creando un cortometraje documental sobre sus experiencias de inmersión en la frontera a través de una colaboración entre el programa El Otro Lado de la escuela y CK Productions.

El Pueblo exhibition celebrates 50 years of southside history and resilience
Community

El Pueblo exhibition celebrates 50 years of southside history and resilience

The El Pueblo 50 exhibit honors five decades of Southside Tucson history and showcases the neighborhood center’s cultural legacy through art, oral histories and community collaboration.

Vail math teachers' Halloween costumes spark outrage, threats
Schools

Vail math teachers' Halloween costumes spark outrage, threats

A group of Cienega math teachers faced threats and national backlash after photos of their blood-stained “Problem Solved” Halloween shirts went viral.

Mission View recibe remodelación que renueva escuela del sur
El Foco de Tucson

Mission View recibe remodelación que renueva escuela del sur

La escuela primaria Mission View recibió una subvención de 50.000 dólares de la Fundación College Football Playoff para renovar su campus de 102 años de antigüedad.

Author preserves legacy of Tucson’s Chinese grocers in new bilingual history
Community

Author preserves legacy of Tucson’s Chinese grocers in new bilingual history

Dr. Howard John Eng’s new book documents the history and lasting impact of Chinese-owned markets that once shaped Tucson’s neighborhoods and community life.

Tucson healer blends culture and community at EnerVibes Healing
Community

Tucson healer blends culture and community at EnerVibes Healing

Enery Santacruz has created a space where women gather for reiki, sound baths, and traditional Mexican limpias to release negativity and reconnect with their spiritual roots.

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