Shake up your New Year with traditions from around the world
Arizona Sonoran News scoured the internet and found New Year’s Eve rituals from across the globe.
Community
News about nonprofits, arts, culture and community events.
Students and scholars unite to tackle Tucson’s housing crisis
Working in teams, the students conducted interviews, analyzed data, and created poster presentations which were displayed around the room and offered a snapshot of the struggles faced by Tucson’s low-income residents.
Arizona Surplus Store gives new life to items left behind
The store's shelves are stocked with everything from UA-branded clothing and office supplies to furniture and vintage memorabilia.
Annual teen summit ignites and immerses young minds
The event, takes place Friday, March 14, and will be led by eight award-winning young adult and middle grade book creators.
Barrio Restoration transforms the streets of Tucson's south side
Barrio Restoration founder and CEO David Garcia's work goes beyond physical restoration, aiming to protect the value of togetherness within the neighborhood his four daughters are growing up in.
Nonprofit tattoo shop trains Tucson's next-gen artists
The fee is considered a donation, and Spark Project Collective gives half of what it brings in from tattoos and piercings back into the community.
Collective builds community and wellness for BIPOC and LGBTQ individuals
The organization operates on a holistic model and seeks to teach people how to live in wellness. KCC considers all aspects of wellness, including the spiritual and emotional sense.
When rain becomes fuel: How last summer’s monsoons could ignite this year’s wildfires
Experts warn that wildfire risks can continue to increase in 2025 if the weather conditions mirror 2024.
SARSEF celebrates 70 years of cultivating confidence and critical thinking
On February 7, SARSEF will host a reunion celebration honoring its seven decades of curiosity in the same space it got its start, the University of Arizona’s Bear Down Gym.