La Estrella de Tucsón’s final chapter
La Estrella de Tucsón faded amid cuts and translations, leaving Tucson without Spanish-language local news.
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LGBTQ+ scholarship shapes future leaders
Amid federal divestment from LGBTQ+ programs, a local organization is working to elevate young adults into leadership and change-making roles through an annual scholarship that provides financial aid and mentorship.
Inside La Estrella de Tucsón’s early years
La Estrella de Tucsón began as a vibrant, community-rooted Spanish-language newsroom led by immigrant and Hispanic journalists, but over time, financial pressures and industry shifts eroded its original mission and staff.
Our Urban Grove blends history and heart in Tucson
Our Urban Grove is a family-run Tucson event venue nestled in historic citrus groves that combines a rich local heritage with a community-focused mission supporting survivors of trafficking.
La Estrella de Tucsón: From rise to closure
La Estrella de Tucsón once served as a vital source of local news and cultural connection for Tucson’s Spanish-speaking community, but its 2023 closure marked the end of an era—and the beginning of an information gap for nearly half the city’s population.
Tucson’s Chappopin Café blends culture and community
Chapoppin Café combines Cuban and Mexican coffee traditions to create a welcoming community hub in Tucson.
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.
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.