Bar owner turned realtor champions LGBTQ+ rights and representation
Colette Barajas opened Colette's West, one of Tucson's first lesbian bars, on North First Avenue in 1983.
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Book club that highlights Indigenous authors to hold final meeting
Rez Babes Book Club started as a group of about 20 people, but quickly grew into a monthly virtual gathering of up to 150 people from around the world.
An inside look at South Tucson’s new City Council
While all council members are coming in with their own priorities, they will be tasked with addressing the same issues.
UA student cultural center launching basic needs pantry
The Guerrero Center’s new project, Nuestro Cabinete, which means “our pantry” in Spanish, has been in the works since May.
Marana makes changes to town’s Public Art Policy
The policy outlines criteria for public art installations and creates funding for projects that meet the criteria.
Peer mentorship program helps pave the way to higher ed
The peer coaches program is designed to empower high schoolers with the tools and training they need to help support college and career readiness in their own schools.
Tucson continues to grapple with street racing challenges
TPD has made over 29,000 traffic contacts this year, a steady increase from the previous years.
Sunnyside looks to finalize PTO buyback policy
Currently, the district does not offer buyouts, though it has a payout policy for certified employees hired before 1992, of which there are only three.
City considers solutions to maintain free public transit
Proposals include amending state laws, creating a Special Taxing District for transit, using impact fees for transit services and more.
