Nonprofit tattoo shop trains Tucson's next-gen artists
The fee is considered a donation, and Spark Project Collective gives half of what it brings in from tattoos and piercings back into the community.
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Collective builds community and wellness for BIPOC and LGBTQ individuals
The organization operates on a holistic model and seeks to teach people how to live in wellness. KCC considers all aspects of wellness, including the spiritual and emotional sense.
When rain becomes fuel: How last summer’s monsoons could ignite this year’s wildfires
Experts warn that wildfire risks can continue to increase in 2025 if the weather conditions mirror 2024.
SARSEF celebrates 70 years of cultivating confidence and critical thinking
On February 7, SARSEF will host a reunion celebration honoring its seven decades of curiosity in the same space it got its start, the University of Arizona’s Bear Down Gym.
Local event honors migrants’ contributions and highlights ongoing challenges
Local human rights advocacy group Derechos Humanos is commemorating International Migrants Day Saturday from 3-6 p.m. at the Global Justice Center.
Reveille Men’s Chorus offers a safe space for all Tucson singers
The group is holding its 30th annual Holiday Spectacular show at the Temple of Music and Art Saturday and Sunday, with tickets available to purchase online or at the door.
Women-led news outlet breaks the mold of local journalism
Tucson Spotlight’s all-women team is a rarity in the media world. Women make up 41% of newsroom employees nationwide, and only 26% hold leadership roles.
Local experts discuss impact to children of parental incarceration
More than 2.7 million children in the U.S. have an incarcerated parent. A panel of local experts discussed the impact of incarceration on families, following a Saturday screening of the mini-documentary "The Forgotten Prisoner."
UA professor mapping the gaps between flood risk and climate justice
Flood hazard maps determine flood zones, guide disaster response, and set flood insurance requirements. But many counties, don't have access to these maps.
