Tucson pushes to protect culinary heritage despite funding setbacks
Tucson’s ¡Somos Uno! initiative is advancing efforts to preserve the city’s rich culinary and cultural heritage despite ongoing funding challenges.
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Healing, heritage and activism at Tucson’s Yolia Botánica
Guadalupe Tineo turned her journey through trauma, migration and healing into Yolia Botánica, a Tucson sanctuary where marginalized communities can reclaim identity, find peace and build collective power.
Few spots remaining for Tucson candidate meet-and-greet
Early voting starts this Wednesday, and with election season in full swing, Tucson voters have a new way to connect directly with City Council candidates before heading to the polls. Tucson Spotlight and Arizona Luminaria are co-hosting a City Council Candidate Meet-and-Greet on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.
Transit advocates push for free fares, regional rail
At a public forum on Fourth Avenue, Tucson transit advocates called for maintaining free fares, improving service and expanding regional rail to better serve the community.
PACC seeks volunteers to calm shelter dogs on Fourth of July
Pima Animal Care Center is hosting a Fourth of July reading event to help soothe shelter dogs stressed by fireworks while offering foster incentives and free microchipping to prepare for the holiday influx.
Tucson groups rally to save clean energy credits
Community members in Tucson gathered to oppose proposed federal rollbacks to clean energy tax credits, citing risks to public health, household costs and local jobs.
Tucson nonprofits unify against proposed federal funding cuts
Proposed funding cuts in the upcoming federal budget have drawn concern and criticism from Tucson nonprofits who provide esssential services to communities across Southern Arizona.
Tucson Spotlight named finalist for national journalism award
Tucson Spotlight has been named a finalist for LION Publishers’ New Business of the Year award, recognizing its early impact and commitment to sustainable, community-driven journalism in Southern Arizona.
Tucson Spotlight wins grant to amplify underrepresented voices
Tucson Spotlight has received a grant from the Listening Post Collective to lead a nine-month assessment aimed at improving local news access in underserved areas of Pima County.
