by Carolyn Classen, blogger “The public is invited to review the Regional Transportation Authority’s $2.67 billion regional transportation plan, approved by the RTA Board on Aug. 25, 2025, for future voter consideration. The final RTA Next plan was completed with input from RTA members and the public gathered through surveys, open houses, meetings, and submitted ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Our Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural Coalition festival, which started in January 2014 (as a New Year's mochi pounding event), continued to 2020 till the Covid-19 pandemic came to town. We took a 3 year hiatus, then started up again in 2024 and 2025, moving the festival to March. I'm the Editor ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Tucson, we’re calling in the helpers, the do-ers, the legacy builders. The Tucson Juneteenth Festival is growing, blooming, and stepping into a new season — and we can’t do it without community hands guiding the way. If your spirit pulls you toward service… if you believe in honoring our history while ... Read more