Tastes of Tucson: A cultural guidebook
An interactive guidebook that explores the cultural significance of ethnic dishes in Tucson through the personal stories of the people who brought them to life.
Community
News about nonprofits, arts, culture and community events.
Tucson run raises funds for Sonoran migrant shelters
Run for the Migrants, a fundraiser supporting shelters in Sonora, will host its first in-person event Saturday in Tucson.
Southside stories spark healing and hope
A one-night performance of No Place Like Home turned a Southside basketball court into a stage for powerful stories of trauma, resilience, and community-led healing.
4th Ave Coalition drops market over undisclosed sex offender
The 4th Avenue Coalition has cut ties with An Unuzual Market after its organizer allowed a convicted sex offender to work a family-friendly event without informing vendors or the public.
Tucson comic shop teams up with PACC for canine cause
A Tucson comic book store is partnering with Pima Animal Care Center to raise funds for shelter dogs through a special Krypto-themed comic sale tied to the upcoming Superman movie.
Families protest El Rio’s halt to gender-affirming care
After El Rio Community Health Center ended gender-affirming care for minors, Tucson families rallied in protest to defend the rights and health of trans and nonbinary youth.
City, Borderlands Theater team up to spotlight community struggles
Borderlands Theater and the City of Tucson have teamed up for "No Place Like Home," a one-night-only outdoor play that brings real stories of housing insecurity, violence, and resilience to life on a South Tucson basketball court.
Border mural project shines light on deported veterans
A mural project led by researcher Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana documents the stories of deported U.S. military veterans, highlighting the consequences of immigration policy through art and personal narratives.
Green boot camp helps Arizona businesses cut costs and carbon
Local First Arizona’s Green Business Boot Camp helps small businesses reduce emissions, save money, and strengthen community resilience through practical sustainability training and support.
