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A sign at Diamond Z Farms in Tucson, Ariz., at the Rincon Valley Farmers Market on Feb. 22, 2025, informs customers that no eggs are available. As grocery store prices continue to increase, many Americans struggle to find affordable eggs, so they turn to farmers markets to find locally produced eggs.

Rincon Valley Farmers Market grows as population booms, grocery costs rise

Emma LaPointe, Reporter March 26, 2025

The rich aroma of freshly roasted coffee, the earthy scent of ripe produce and the warmth of baked goods drift through the air as live music sets the scene at the bustling Rincon Valley Farmers Market....

The Banana Bar Crawl at Purdue University saw nearly 1,500 Banana’s dressed up in participating bars. The Banana Bar Crawl will be in Tucson on Mar. 29. Photo courtesy of Banana Bar Crawl via Instagram.

Potassium powered ‘booze crooze’

Jimmy Furcini, Reporter March 26, 2025

The Banana Bar Crawl is set to make its Tucson debut on March 29, bringing a wave of costume-clad revelers fueled by equal parts potassium and booze. Founded nearly two years ago by a group of friends...

Downtown gay bar IBT’s will celebrate its 40th anniversary in the fall.

It’s ‘Bout Time: A 4th Avenue staple is about to turn 40

Laura Holánszky, Reporter March 24, 2025

IBT’s 40th birthday isn’t until  Nov. 16,  but preparations for a blowout celebration featuring a nationally known entertainer already are. By the end of March, the bar’s first billboard will...

Dance Marathon fundraising event at the University of Arizona Mall on April 13th, 2024.

UA Wildcat Miracle Network hosting third event to benefit TMC

Leah Steinberg, Reporter March 24, 2025

The UA student-run Wildcat Miracle Network is hosting its third annual kids fair on April 4 to raise money for sick children at Tucson Medical Center for Children.  The event will include soccer and...

Narcan present at Rawhide convention center Feb. 1, 2025

Reducing harm at live music events in Tucson

Lexi Ramirez, Reporter March 20, 2025

Each year, hundreds of people in Pima County die from accidental overdoses related to fentanyl. Harm reduction efforts aim to prevent those deaths. Overdose deaths are not exclusive to communities struggling...

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