UA prison garden program pauses after federal grant ends
A program that helped incarcerated fathers strengthen family bonds through gardening and parenting lessons has been put on hold after federal funding expired.
Community members push for accountability from Rio Nuevo board
Community members are criticizing the downtown development district for using tax dollars to subsidize luxury projects instead of supporting local businesses and affordable housing.
UA faces privacy complaint over campus cameras
Deflock Tucson alleges the University of Arizona violated federal law by failing to disclose its use of Flock Safety surveillance cameras on campus.
Dahl centra su campaña en las necesidades fundamentales de Tucson
El concejal del Distrito 3, Kevin Dahl, busca la reelección con un enfoque en la vivienda asequible, la seguridad pública y la protección de los recursos hídricos de Tucson.
Fresh Start Expo helps Tucson residents clear records, rebuild lives
The 5th Fresh Start Expo helped formerly incarcerated residents clear records, restore rights and access resources for housing, jobs and recovery.
Former teacher recounts Tucson’s past through a lifetime of learning
Retired teacher Yvonne Flores reflected on Tucson’s past and her lifelong ties to education during the Murphy-Wilmot Library’s 60th anniversary.
Schubert aims to bring community-centered approach to Tucson City Council
Democratic candidate Miranda Schubert is running for Tucson’s Ward 6 City Council seat, emphasizing housing affordability, public transit access and environmental resilience as key parts of her platform.
Votantes de Flowing Wells decidirán sobre un bono escolar de $30 millones
El 4 de noviembre, los votantes del Distrito Escolar de Flowing Wells decidirán sobre un bono de $30 millones para financiar mejoras de seguridad, mejoras en las instalaciones y la ampliación del acceso a la educación preescolar en las escuelas del distrito.
Author revives El Con Mall’s legacy in 'Dead Mall Rising'
Tucson author and teacher Jon Paul Callahan reflects on the rise and fall of El Con Mall in his debut book, exploring the lost sense of community and nostalgia tied to Tucson’s once-thriving shopping landmark.
Tucson City Council weighs homelessness declaration
Tucson officials are considering declaring homelessness a citywide emergency to ease zoning restrictions and accelerate the creation of shelters and housing.
Oro Valley seeks new town attorney, shifts oversight to council
Oro Valley is seeking a new town attorney as part of a shift returning oversight of the position to the town council, a move aimed at improving accountability and reducing legal costs.
Rock the Spot trae color y comunidad al Sur de Tucson
Artistas y equipos de graffiti transformaron las paredes del Sur de Tucson durante la tercera edición anual de Rock the Spot, un evento de arte callejero de cuatro días que celebra la creatividad, la cultura y la comunidad.
Poet Laureate TC Tolbert headlines Pride Author Talk
TC Tolbert will lead Pima County Public Library’s Pride Author Talk on Oct. 25, sharing poetry and reflections on art, identity and hope.
Rio Nuevo backs new downtown projects, eyes HiFi replacement
The Rio Nuevo board approved funding for several downtown projects and heard a proposal to transform the former HiFi Kitchen and Cocktails space into a new sports bar.
Sunnyside voters to decide $120 million bond
Voters in the Sunnyside Unified School District will consider Proposition 416, a $120 million bond measure to fund construction, safety upgrades and facility improvements across all 21 district schools.
Los votantes del TUSD considerarán un aumento del 15% en el presupuesto
Los votantes del TUSD decidirán si aprueban la Proposición 414, que recaudaría alrededor de $45 millones anuales para financiar el pago de maestros, programas de arte y servicios estudiantiles.
Broadway in Tucson, IBT’s team up for ‘&Juliet’-themed drag show
The drag show will feature performances, giveaways and music from songwriter Max Martin ahead of the musical’s Tucson debut.
Pima County updates long-term development plan
Supervisors approved an update to its long-term growth plan, adding new goals to balance housing development with conservation and sustainability over the next decade.
