UA immigrant resource website remains offline months after rebranding
The University of Arizona took down the Immigrant Student Resource Center website months ago and has yet to launch a replacement despite rebranding the program as AGAVE.
Tucson’s Chappopin Café blends culture and community
Chapoppin Café combines Cuban and Mexican coffee traditions to create a welcoming community hub in Tucson.
Tucson Murals blog changes hands after 19 years
After nearly 20 years of documenting Tucson’s street art, Jerry Peek has handed over the Tucson Murals Blog to local artist Dusty Reyes, who plans to continue and expand the project.
Sunnyside partnership expands college access
The Tri-School Partnership unites Sunnyside Unified School District, the University of Arizona and Pima Community College to improve college access and success for underserved students in Tucson.
Tolkoff desafía el statu quo en la contienda por el Distrito 6
Jay Tolkoff se postula para el puesto de Concejal del Distrito 6 de Tucson, prometiendo abordar la falta de vivienda, la seguridad pública y el presupuesto municipal con un enfoque en la rendición de cuentas y las causas fundamentales.
Tucson experts call for disaster-level response to extreme heat
Local experts say treating extreme heat like a natural disaster—with coordinated responses and increased public awareness—is key to protecting Arizonans as temperatures rise.
Grijalva, Butierez win Arizona CD7 primaries
Deja Foxx’s surprising second-place finish energized younger voters, while the race highlighted sharp divides over climate, affordability, and border security in the diverse district.
Elsner destaca la innovación y el servicio en la campaña del Distrito 5
Chris Elsner, veterano del Peace Corps y graduado de la Universidad de Arizona, se postula para el puesto de Concejal del Distrito 5 de Tucson, centrándose en la participación comunitaria, la democracia digital y en las mejoras de la infraestructura local.
Miniature exhibit honors Tucson landmarks
A new exhibit at the Mini Time Machine Museum showcases miniature versions of beloved Tucson and Nogales landmarks, celebrating community, memory and local artistry.
City launches free workshops to cool and green Tucson
The city of Tucson has launched a four-year summer workshop series through GROW Tucson to help underserved neighborhoods create cooler, greener, and more sustainable communities.
Tres adolescentes de Sur Arizona ingresan a la lista “18 Under 18”
Tres estudiantes de Sur Arizona fueron incluidos en la lista “18 Under 18” de Junior Achievement por su liderazgo e impacto en la comunidad.
City council meet and greet fosters honest conversations
Tucson Spotlight and Arizona Luminaria brought more than 60 voters and City Council candidates together for an evening of face-to-face conversations about the issues shaping local communities.
Tucson activist Dora Rodriguez shares migration memoir
Activist Dora Rodriguez recounts her harrowing migration from El Salvador in her new memoir, Dora: A Daughter of Unforgiving Terrain, sharing a story of survival, resilience, and hope.
Votantes de Sunnyside decidirán sobre medida de emisión, bonos de $120 millones
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Sunnyside se prepara para una elección de bonos de 2025 que financiaría mejoras de seguridad y renovación de instalaciones, lo que costaría a los propietarios de viviendas aproximadamente $100 por cada $100,000 del valor catastral de la propiedad anualmente.
Tucson Ward 1 completes third participatory budget cycle
Tucson’s Ward 1 recently completed its third participatory budgeting cycle, empowering residents to decide how to allocate $200,000 toward community-driven projects addressing local needs.
Boys to Men Tucson champions mental health through mentorship
A Tucson nonprofit mentors boys and masculine-identified youth by building honest relationships and addressing behavioral and mental health challenges through restorative community support.
Tucson Spotlight joins Latino Media Collaborative
Tucson Spotlight has formalized a partnership with the Latino Media Collaborative to strengthen bilingual journalism and expand its reach in ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
Rockafellow se centra en la falta de vivienda y el empleo en el Distrito 6
Leighton Rockafellow Jr. se postula para el puesto de Concejal del Distrito 6 de Tucson con el objetivo de abordar la falta de vivienda, mejorar las oportunidades de empleo y aumentar la participación del público.
