Pro baseball returns to Tucson in October
Tucson will host a new professional baseball team next month, marking the city’s return to the Mexican Pacific League with games at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium.
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Homing Project prepares to open Pallet shelter village
The Homing Project will hold a ribbon cutting next month for a tiny home village that will provide transitional housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness.
Barrio Books celebrates late founder with community drive
La Syrena Barrio Books honors Syrena Arevalo-Trujillo’s legacy by uplifting Latinx and Chicanx literature after her 2024 passing.
Tucson’s beloved Little One restaurant closes after 40 years
After 40 years, The Little One closed its downtown Tucson doors, leaving a community of loyal patrons celebrating its legacy of home-style Mexican food and welcoming atmosphere.
Southern Arizona’s first trauma recovery center opens in Tucson
Southern Arizona’s first Trauma Recovery Center has opened in Tucson, providing free counseling, therapy, and case management to help survivors of violent crime heal and rebuild their lives.
Tucson Spotlight debuts weekly Spanish-language newsletter
Tucson Spotlight is launching a new weekly Spanish-language newsletter featuring news summaries, community events and sports coverage.
Old Pueblo Tribe brings baseball, community together in Tucson
Former Pecos League players Gary Mason and Marcus Catalano launched the Old Pueblo Tribe to showcase local baseball talent and foster community engagement in Tucson.
Teens grow leadership, plant trees in Tucson
Tucson Clean & Beautiful’s Youth Tree Leaders program teaches teenagers leadership and environmental stewardship while planting hundreds of trees each year in neighborhoods with low canopy coverage.
Dragonfly Festival celebrates revival of Santa Cruz River
The Sonoran Institute’s 7th annual Dragonfly Festival celebrates the ecological revival of the Santa Cruz River, inviting the Tucson community to learn, explore, and connect with the river through tours, talks, crafts, and art installations.