Tucson artist trades corporate job to spotlight shelter dogs
After leaving her corporate job, Tucson artist Kat Swan now paints portraits of long-term shelter dogs to raise awareness and help them find homes.
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Tucson Spotlight Co-founder Barnett selected for national fellowship
Susan Barnett, co-founder of Tucson Spotlight, has been named a 2025–26 Chips Quinn Fellow, joining a national cohort of early-career journalists receiving mentorship and support to advance diversity in journalism.
Rising heat, rising voices in Tucson’s week of protest
Thousands of Tucson residents braved triple-digit heat to join a series of protests against the Trump administration’s policies targeting immigrants, workers, and civil rights.
Queer gun group builds safety, community in Tucson
Tucson Pink Pistols is an LGBTQ+ gun rights group that combines firearm education and community support to empower queer individuals in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Tastes of Tucson: A cultural guidebook
An interactive guidebook that explores the cultural significance of ethnic dishes in Tucson through the personal stories of the people who brought them to life.
Tucson run raises funds for Sonoran migrant shelters
Run for the Migrants, a fundraiser supporting shelters in Sonora, will host its first in-person event Saturday in Tucson.
Southside stories spark healing and hope
A one-night performance of No Place Like Home turned a Southside basketball court into a stage for powerful stories of trauma, resilience, and community-led healing.
4th Ave Coalition drops market over undisclosed sex offender
The 4th Avenue Coalition has cut ties with An Unuzual Market after its organizer allowed a convicted sex offender to work a family-friendly event without informing vendors or the public.
Tucson comic shop teams up with PACC for canine cause
A Tucson comic book store is partnering with Pima Animal Care Center to raise funds for shelter dogs through a special Krypto-themed comic sale tied to the upcoming Superman movie.