New mural honors Tucsonans lost to decades of TCE pollution
A new mural honoring generations harmed by TCE contamination highlights the community’s long fight for accountability, healing and environmental justice.
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Flandrau celebrates 50 years with new exhibit, holiday shows
As it enters its next half-century, Flandrau is highlighting its legacy of science education with refreshed exhibits and immersive programs that continue to spark curiosity in visitors of all ages.
Tucson’s OLLI program gears up for spring classes
As Tucson’s OLLI prepares to launch its spring classes, the volunteer-driven program reflects on its evolution from a small seniors’ group into a thriving learning community for adults 50 and older.
O’odham Media launches to amplify O’odham voices and culture
O’odham Media is a storytelling platform dedicated to uplifting O’odham voices, culture and lived experiences through writing and photography.
Generations of women unite in Oro Valley for Legendary Women’s Cup
The cup brought together women soccer players of all ages to celebrate the sport’s pioneers, build community and champion the future of women’s sports.
Tucson team tracks decline of San Pedro River beavers
Tucson researchers and volunteers joined a bi-national effort to survey the San Pedro River this fall, documenting scarce beaver activity as they work to understand the species’ continued decline.
Muralista de Tucson protagoniza nueva exposición en Bisbee
Jessica Gonzales participa en una nueva exposición en la Fundación Artemizia, donde su vibrante obra se une a una colección de arte callejero de gran diversidad global.
After house fire, Tucson baker rebuilds Tilted Halos
A 2021 house fire forced Tucson baker Mariel Montel to pause Tilted Halos, but she is gradually rebuilding the vegan, gluten-free bakery.
Grassroots drive delivers winter essentials to Tucson students
United Hearts of Arizona will host its 12th annual Shoe & Jacket Event on Dec. 13, providing winter essentials to more than 200 students from Tucson’s south and west sides.