South Tucson community garden reopens with free plots for all
La Capilla community garden in South Tucson is open again, offering free garden plots, public art and green space to residents through the Primavera Foundation.
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ICE detention bars Tucson mom from her own trial
A Tucson woman detained by ICE in January cannot attend her own shoplifting trial, as her attorney argues her detention violates her constitutional right to a speedy trial and may cost her the right to remain in the country.
Tucson fashion show honors missing indigenous women
Indigenous designers, artists and musicians gathered at Main Event Tucson on May 3 for a fashion show honoring missing and murdered indigenous women and children, organized by the Tucson Indian Center.
'Democracy Now' documentary screens at Tucson's Loft Cinema
"Steal This Story, Please!," a documentary following Democracy Now co-founder Amy Goodman through three decades of independent journalism, is screening at The Loft Cinema in Tucson through June 18.
Annual Migrant Trail Walk concludes in Tucson
More than 40 walkers completed the 23rd annual Migrant Trail Walk, carrying crosses through 75 miles of Sonoran Desert to honor migrants who died crossing the U.S.-Mexico border near Tucson.
Barrio Restoration opens South Tucson community hub
Barrio Restoration has opened a new community hub in South Tucson, seven years after founder David Garcia began cleaning up the neighborhood on a bike.
League of Women Voters offers free advocacy workshop
The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson is hosting a free "Writing for Impact" workshop June 15 at Nanini Library, covering letters to the editor, contacting elected officials and social media advocacy.
Tucson group gives nonspeaking individuals a voice
Tucson Spellers, a local nonprofit co-founded by two spelling practitioners, is helping nonspeaking individuals with autism communicate using letterboards and keyboards, transforming relationships and reshaping how Southern Arizona understands human potential.
Fox Tucson Theatre lands $5M naming rights deal
The Fox Tucson Theatre announced a $5 million naming rights deal with Hughes Federal Credit Union on June 4, the largest single gift in the theater's $26.6 million campaign to expand into a full performing arts complex by 2030.