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3 days ago | 
tucsonlocalmedia.com | Jimmy Magahern
Miriam White has a complicated relationship with her electronic devices. She’ll get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom and her motion-activated smart lights will automatically turn on. Inexplicably, turn off too soon. She’ll shout a voice command to her Alexa virtual assistant, but instead of getting lights, she’ll get loud baroque music blasting on her Amazon Echo smart speakers.
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1 week ago | 
tucsonlocalmedia.com | Jimmy Magahern
As federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies face growing political pushback, minority-owned businesses across Arizona are encountering a shifting economic landscape — one where key support programs are vanishing just as demand for entrepreneurship in underserved communities continues to grow.
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1 week ago | 
tucsonlocalmedia.com | Laura Latzko
There are so many moments that define growing up, such as pretending to have magical powers, worrying about school, believing in superstitions, having a crush or feeling like the odd person out. Tucson playwright Alejandro Canelos explores the funny and memorable moments of growing up through his series of vignettes “Hopscotch to Infinity.” The play revolves around students at Plinkett Elementary, who are played by adult actors.
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1 week ago | 
tucsonlocalmedia.com | Alicia Venter
Evie Ferris’ first live performance was by The Wiggles. She was a toddler, and while she may not have clear memories of the show, the experience stayed with her.
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1 week ago | 
tucsonlocalmedia.com | Jimmy Magahern
As federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies face growing political pushback, minority-owned businesses across Arizona are encountering a shifting economic landscape — one where key support programs are vanishing just as demand for entrepreneurship in underserved communities continues to grow.
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1 week ago | 
tucsonlocalmedia.com | Christina Fuoco
Carolyn Blair was facing ongoing health issues, often visiting doctors without finding relief. She turned to natural remedies to aid in her recovery — specifically lavender. She discovered this during a trip to Sequim, Washington. “That was the first time I saw a field of lavender,” she said. “I told my husband we should try it. We had an old, abandoned area. So, I bought 3,000 baby plants.” She planted each one by hand on Mother’s Day 2018.
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1 week ago | 
tucsonlocalmedia.com | Laura Latzko
Local singer-songwriter Jon Frailey is enjoying a successful year. In April, the Cat Mountain frontman placed second in the 2025 Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition at the Tucson Folk Festival. And now, he’ll be delighting audiences as part of the Oro Valley Summer Concert Series. Fans can catch him on Sunday, June 1, at OV Pizza and Pints. The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and the town of Oro Valley present the free live music series.
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2 weeks ago | 
tucsonlocalmedia.com | Laura Latzko
Summer is not an easy time in Arizona, with temperatures reaching triple digits for what seems like months on end. It’s hard to get motivated to get off the couch and go out. Rising prices aren’t helping either. We all need something to look forward to in order to make it to October. The Tucson Local Media Crew has developed a summer guide to help you to survive and stay engaged during the hottest time of the year.
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3 weeks ago | 
tucsonlocalmedia.com | Christina Fuoco
Bryan Zhang has been described as a “brilliant thinker, with a love for music and problem solving,” by the Catalina Foothills Unified School District staff. Now, the Catalina Foothills High School graduate is off to Brown University to map out his future. He will attend Brown, to be near his father, who lives in Rhode Island. “I’ve had the opportunity to visit there, meet a few people there,” Zhang said. “I can offset some of the costs by living with my dad.
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3 weeks ago | 
tucsonlocalmedia.com | Jimmy Magahern
As director of the Center for Rural Health at the University of Arizona, Dr. Daniel Derksen frequently visits rural towns and border communities across the state. And lately, he’s been sensing a shift. While these areas have traditionally leaned conservative, he says people are beginning to question whether proposed cuts to programs like Medicaid, Medicare and other federal health supports align with their needs.