Families protest El Rio’s halt to gender-affirming care
After El Rio Community Health Center ended gender-affirming care for minors, Tucson families rallied in protest to defend the rights and health of trans and nonbinary youth.
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City, Borderlands Theater team up to spotlight community struggles
Borderlands Theater and the City of Tucson have teamed up for "No Place Like Home," a one-night-only outdoor play that brings real stories of housing insecurity, violence, and resilience to life on a South Tucson basketball court.
Border mural project shines light on deported veterans
A mural project led by researcher Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana documents the stories of deported U.S. military veterans, highlighting the consequences of immigration policy through art and personal narratives.
Green boot camp helps Arizona businesses cut costs and carbon
Local First Arizona’s Green Business Boot Camp helps small businesses reduce emissions, save money, and strengthen community resilience through practical sustainability training and support.
Trans youth call for allyship at Tucson event
Trans and gender-expansive youth in Tucson shared their experiences and called for greater community support and allyship at a recent town hall hosted by the Nahui Ollin Wellness Program.
Tucson Spotlight receives 2025 Local News Initiative grant
Tucson Spotlight has been awarded a 2025 Local News Initiative grant from the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona to support its bilingual, community-focused journalism.
📚✨ Tucson Summer Reading Club — for grown-ups! ✨📚
Our Tucson Summer Reading Club for adults brings back the joy of childhood reading programs, with prizes, book bingo, and local bookstore love, all summer long.
Tenants union rallies to 'evict' South Tucson landlord over unsafe conditions
Housing advocates rallied in South Tucson to demand the removal of landlord Brian Bowers, citing unsafe living conditions, tenant intimidation, and repeated property fires.
Federal cuts increase demand on Tucson kids’ cooking program
Facing rising food insecurity and federal funding cuts, the Tucson Family Food Project is expanding its summer cooking program to teach kids self-reliance in the kitchen and provide vital nutrition when school meals aren't available.