Tucson providers push for better mental health access
As Arizona continues to rank among the worst states for mental health access, Tucson providers are working to expand care through local partnerships, telehealth, and student-led initiatives.
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Tucson Spotlight headed to Indianapolis for national journalism symposium
Tucson Spotlight co-founder Caitlin Schmidt has been selected to join a national symposium for 30 journalists focused on collaborative, community-centered reporting.
El Pueblo exhibition celebrates 50 years of southside history and resilience
The El Pueblo 50 exhibit honors five decades of Southside Tucson history and showcases the neighborhood center’s cultural legacy through art, oral histories and community collaboration.
Author preserves legacy of Tucson’s Chinese grocers in new bilingual history
Dr. Howard John Eng’s new book documents the history and lasting impact of Chinese-owned markets that once shaped Tucson’s neighborhoods and community life.
Tucson healer blends culture and community at EnerVibes Healing
Enery Santacruz has created a space where women gather for reiki, sound baths, and traditional Mexican limpias to release negativity and reconnect with their spiritual roots.
Tucson’s Bricks & Minifigs levels up with new space
Bricks & Minifigs Tucson has reopened in a larger, upgraded location, giving LEGO fans of all ages more room to build, connect, and celebrate creativity.
Tucson’s El Tiradito endures as a beacon of faith and memory
As Día de los Muertos and All Souls Procession bring Tucsonans together in remembrance, the century-old El Tiradito shrine continues to glow with candles lit for love, loss and enduring faith.
Tucson Spotlight launches campaign to support emerging journalists
Tucson Spotlight has launched its “Fund the Future of Journalism” campaign, a community-driven effort to raise money for paid internships and training opportunities that help prepare the next generation of Southern Arizona reporters.
Protesters demand transparency over alleged ICE facility on south side
More than 50 protesters marched to a Border Patrol site on Tucson’s south side, raising concerns that the facility may be storing unmarked ICE vehicles and calling for greater transparency in immigration enforcement.