Food Systems 101 invites Tucson to explore local food systems
Food Systems 101 brings Tucson residents together Feb. 15 at Blue Moon Garden to learn how the local food system works and how to get involved.
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Tucson Gastropark plans to become city’s culinary welcome hub
A new Tucson Gastropark on the Sunshine Mile aims to celebrate the city’s food culture, history and community through events, restored casitas and local chefs.
Thousands rally in Tucson for National Shutdown, ICE protest
Thousands rallied in downtown Tucson as part of a national shutdown protesting ICE and Border Patrol violence, with educators, students and small businesses calling for humane immigration policies.
Keep Tucson Crafty builds community through junk journaling
Keep Tucson Crafty brings people together in Tucson through monthly junk journaling meetups focused on creativity, connection and supporting local businesses.
Tech firms’ ICE ties spotlighted by #NoTechForICE campaign
Organizers with Mijente are raising awareness about technology companies supplying data and surveillance tools to ICE through federal contracts.
Protests in Tucson follow killing of Minneapolis nurse
The killing of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents sparked protests and vigils in Tucson calling for accountability, transparency and an end to ICE enforcement practices.
Monsoon Chocolate to close Fort Lowell cafe, shift operations
Monsoon Chocolate will close its Fort Lowell Cafe+Market on Feb. 15 and move cafe operations back to its factory, citing rising costs and economic pressures.
Backyard shows help fuel Tucson’s local music scene
The Infinite Conversation is helping grow Tucson’s local music scene through backyard shows, DIY venues and partnerships with small spaces like Cafe Passe.
Border Patrol shooting near Arivaca sparks Tucson protest
A man was critically injured in a Border Patrol shooting near Arivaca, authorities said, prompting a protest outside a Tucson hospital later that day.