Tucson Murals blog changes hands after 19 years
After nearly 20 years of documenting Tucson’s street art, Jerry Peek has handed over the Tucson Murals Blog to local artist Dusty Reyes, who plans to continue and expand the project.
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Miniature exhibit honors Tucson landmarks
A new exhibit at the Mini Time Machine Museum showcases miniature versions of beloved Tucson and Nogales landmarks, celebrating community, memory and local artistry.
Tucson activist Dora Rodriguez shares migration memoir
Activist Dora Rodriguez recounts her harrowing migration from El Salvador in her new memoir, Dora: A Daughter of Unforgiving Terrain, sharing a story of survival, resilience, and hope.
Boys to Men Tucson champions mental health through mentorship
A Tucson nonprofit mentors boys and masculine-identified youth by building honest relationships and addressing behavioral and mental health challenges through restorative community support.
Tucson Spotlight joins Latino Media Collaborative
Tucson Spotlight has formalized a partnership with the Latino Media Collaborative to strengthen bilingual journalism and expand its reach in ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
Tucson pushes to protect culinary heritage despite funding setbacks
Tucson’s ¡Somos Uno! initiative is advancing efforts to preserve the city’s rich culinary and cultural heritage despite ongoing funding challenges.
Healing, heritage and activism at Tucson’s Yolia Botánica
Guadalupe Tineo turned her journey through trauma, migration and healing into Yolia Botánica, a Tucson sanctuary where marginalized communities can reclaim identity, find peace and build collective power.
Few spots remaining for Tucson candidate meet-and-greet
Early voting starts this Wednesday, and with election season in full swing, Tucson voters have a new way to connect directly with City Council candidates before heading to the polls. Tucson Spotlight and Arizona Luminaria are co-hosting a City Council Candidate Meet-and-Greet on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.
Transit advocates push for free fares, regional rail
At a public forum on Fourth Avenue, Tucson transit advocates called for maintaining free fares, improving service and expanding regional rail to better serve the community.