Southside stories spark healing and hope
A one-night performance of No Place Like Home turned a Southside basketball court into a stage for powerful stories of trauma, resilience, and community-led healing.
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4th Ave Coalition drops market over undisclosed sex offender
The 4th Avenue Coalition has cut ties with An Unuzual Market after its organizer allowed a convicted sex offender to work a family-friendly event without informing vendors or the public.
Tucson comic shop teams up with PACC for canine cause
A Tucson comic book store is partnering with Pima Animal Care Center to raise funds for shelter dogs through a special Krypto-themed comic sale tied to the upcoming Superman movie.
Families protest El Rio’s halt to gender-affirming care
After El Rio Community Health Center ended gender-affirming care for minors, Tucson families rallied in protest to defend the rights and health of trans and nonbinary youth.
City, Borderlands Theater team up to spotlight community struggles
Borderlands Theater and the City of Tucson have teamed up for "No Place Like Home," a one-night-only outdoor play that brings real stories of housing insecurity, violence, and resilience to life on a South Tucson basketball court.
Border mural project shines light on deported veterans
A mural project led by researcher Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana documents the stories of deported U.S. military veterans, highlighting the consequences of immigration policy through art and personal narratives.
Green boot camp helps Arizona businesses cut costs and carbon
Local First Arizona’s Green Business Boot Camp helps small businesses reduce emissions, save money, and strengthen community resilience through practical sustainability training and support.
Trans youth call for allyship at Tucson event
Trans and gender-expansive youth in Tucson shared their experiences and called for greater community support and allyship at a recent town hall hosted by the Nahui Ollin Wellness Program.
Tucson Spotlight receives 2025 Local News Initiative grant
Tucson Spotlight has been awarded a 2025 Local News Initiative grant from the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona to support its bilingual, community-focused journalism.
