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Neptune Up owner Kerry Lane opened her wellness studio in February.

Tucson restaurateur shifts focus to gut health

Michelle Suarez, Reporter March 26, 2025

America has a gut health problem.  It's no secret that a highly processed food diet, like the standard American diet, can contribute to digestion problems.  The gut microbiome has been found to...

Sadie Rudd, manager of Boutique 816, 943 E. University Blvd., stands in front of the women's clothing store sign on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Macy Hernandez.

Shoppers excited, Main Gate shops unnerved by new Brandy Melville store

Macy Hernandez, Reporter March 19, 2025

The owners and managers of four University Boulevard boutiques said they are nervous about sales dropping after the retail giant Brandy Melville opened a store just down the street last Saturday. “We...

Inka Gold at a vendor stand selling clothing and CD’s at the Fourth Ave Spring Street Fair (Photo by Amelia Latham)

Fourth Ave Spring Street Fair is back in Tucson

Jackson Hirz, Reporter March 19, 2025

The 56th annual Fourth Ave. Street Fair returns March 21-23, with food and art vendors, live music and other performances throughout the weekend.   The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and...

Rachel Tomlinson, a worker at Hunter’s Kitten Lounge, sits on a couch inside the lounge while Bojjie cuddles on her lap on Jan. 30, 2025. Bojjie is a non-adoptable cat at the lounge due to his special needs requirements.

Hunter’s Kitten Lounge fosters community and finds cats loving homes

Emma LaPointe, Reporter February 26, 2025

Just six months after opening, Hunter’s Kitten Lounge has become a go-to spot for cat lovers, offering a cozy space to relax and adopt. The lounge, located at 5319 E. Speedway Blvd., is an extension...

The entryway of El Jefe Cat Cafe in Tucson, Ariz. on Jan. 24, 2025.

Adoptions surge at local cat cafe

Michelle Suarez, Reporter February 21, 2025

Soft music plays in the background of a modern space with brightly colored walls and a variety of seating arrangements. Cat towers of different sizes are scattered throughout, with cats nestled in every...

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