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South Tucson weighs $1 million Pascua Yaqui gift
Region

South Tucson weighs $1 million Pascua Yaqui gift

South Tucson received a $1 million gift from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and will hold a community meeting to decide how to allocate the funds to improve public safety.

Tucson collective invites community to goat adoption event
Community

Tucson collective invites community to goat adoption event

Tucson’s Flowers and Bullets collective will host its first public goat adoption Wednesday at Midtown Farm, inviting the community to meet the animals and learn about sustainable living.

Diez años tras cierre de American Meat Co, impacto persiste
El Foco de Tucson

Diez años tras cierre de American Meat Co, impacto persiste

Mientras que American Eat Co. se acerca a su décimo aniversario, la familia Islas y los residentes de Tucson reflexionan sobre la vida pasada del edificio como American Meat Co., una preciada carnicería y lugar de encuentro cultural.

Yelp Tucson dinner party series serves up community and cuisine
Community

Yelp Tucson dinner party series serves up community and cuisine

Yelp Tucson’s Dinner Party Series offers free events at local businesses to connect food lovers, support the community and share hands-on experiences.

Project Blue not dead yet, Tucson officials warn
Region

Project Blue not dead yet, Tucson officials warn

Despite the Tucson City Council’s vote to block annexation, officials and community members say Amazon’s controversial Project Blue data center could still be built elsewhere in the region.

Borderlands Brewing evicted from River Road location
Community

Borderlands Brewing evicted from River Road location

Borderlands Brewing Company has vacated its River Road location, marking the second time it has had to leave a site since June amid lease and tax disputes.

Fare-free transit to continue in Tucson
Region

Fare-free transit to continue in Tucson

The Tucson City Council voted 5–2 on Wednesday to continue offering fare-free public transit, ending efforts to reinstate bus and streetcar fares.

Tucson council blocks Amazon data center after public outcry
Region

Tucson council blocks Amazon data center after public outcry

The Tucson City Council voted unanimously to halt the annexation tied to Amazon’s proposed Project Blue data center, following widespread public opposition over water and energy concerns.

Somos Tucson busca revitalizar las noticias en español
El Foco de Tucson

Somos Tucson busca revitalizar las noticias en español

Tras el cierre de La Estrella de Tucsón, el único periódico en español de la ciudad, la ex editora Liliana López Ruelas lanza Somos Tucson para restaurar el acceso a las noticias locales para los residentes hispanohablantes.

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