After house fire, Tucson baker rebuilds Tilted Halos
A 2021 house fire forced Tucson baker Mariel Montel to pause Tilted Halos, but she is gradually rebuilding the vegan, gluten-free bakery.
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Grassroots drive delivers winter essentials to Tucson students
United Hearts of Arizona will host its 12th annual Shoe & Jacket Event on Dec. 13, providing winter essentials to more than 200 students from Tucson’s south and west sides.
Tucson residents organize after federal raids
Hundreds gathered in Menlo Park Saturday to voice fears over immigration enforcement and plan coordinated neighborhood responses.
Tucson diplomacy group to spotlight international exchange work at dinner
The Citizen Diplomacy Alliance will use its upcoming dinner to highlight its mission of fostering international understanding, featuring a keynote from Shadow Wolves tracker Kevin Carlos.
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.
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.
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.