Emerge celebrates 50 Years in Tucson amid funding challenges
Tucson’s Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse marks 50 years while facing leadership and funding challenges.
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Tucson Spotlight marks first year
Tucson Spotlight is celebrating its first birthday after a year of bilingual reporting, community partnerships, and opportunities for emerging journalists in Southern Arizona.
Tucson Indian Center book club sparks healing conversations
The Tucson Indian Center’s new book club, Mindful Pages, provides a community space to explore mental health, healing, and cultural identity through guided discussions.
Miramonte brings mid-century modern comfort to midtown Tucson
A new midtown restaurant combines mid-century modern design with American comfort cuisine, a creative drink menu and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Starbucks shuttering multiple Tucson stores, including 2 unionized
Starbucks is permanently closing several Tucson locations, including two unionized stores, sparking concern among workers and community members.
Tucson vigil honors detainees, condemns ICE conditions
Tucson activists and faith leaders held a vigil outside the ICE Field Office to honor detainees who have died or faced harsh conditions, calling for justice, dignity and community support.
Pro baseball returns to Tucson in October
Tucson will host a new professional baseball team next month, marking the city’s return to the Mexican Pacific League with games at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Homing Project prepares to open Pallet shelter village
The Homing Project will hold a ribbon cutting next month for a tiny home village that will provide transitional housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness.
Barrio Books celebrates late founder with community drive
La Syrena Barrio Books honors Syrena Arevalo-Trujillo’s legacy by uplifting Latinx and Chicanx literature after her 2024 passing.