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JohnMichael Filippone with the University of Arizona Duffl team outside of Old Main in Tucson. (Courtesy of JohnMichael Filippone)

UA student entrepreneur takes clothing brand national

Quin Madden from El Inde Arizona
April 1, 2023
Tattoo apprentice Hunter Burns tattoos a cartoon frog from Spark Project Collective’s flash sheets on a client. 

Tucson’s Spark Project Collective is one of the only nonprofit tattoo and piercing shops in the world

Amanda Mourelatos and AJ “Stash” Castillo
March 27, 2023
Grayson Lord wearing her own shirt from her small business, Grayson Board. Photo courtesy of Ian Urquhart.

Meet the student behind the business Grayson Board

Maayan Cohen
February 22, 2023
The first ever Making Black History Market is happening at Tucson Hop Shop from 12-5 p.m. on Feb. 19. The market will feature local vendors, fresh food and live music. (Courtesy Sharly Scannell)

Celebrate Black History Month in Tucson

Erika Howlett
February 9, 2023
 University of Arizona student May Downs runs Floozy Flea, a local Tucson artisan market.

Local Tucson artisan market Floozy Flea features thrifted finds, original works, live performances

Maayan Cohen
January 27, 2023
Aquamarine Daydream offers a variety of crystals, gemstones and jewelry.

Fourth Avenue in the new year

AJ “Stash” Castillo
January 27, 2023
Erin Voss owns Jellywink Boutique, an inclusive sex shop right off of Fourth Avenue at 416 E. Seventh St. The shop also hosts educational workshops.

Erin Voss runs Tucson’s Jellywink Boutique with a passion for inclusive sex-positivity and education

Ella McCarville
January 22, 2023
The 53rd Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair is from Friday Dec. 9 - 11. (Photo Courtesy of Mary Spencer.)

Tucson’s Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair is coming: Putting it together is the hard part

AJ “Stash” Castillo
December 9, 2022
Guillermo Bravo, owner of The Green Room, stands in front of the new flower shop he opened on Pennington Street in downtown Tucson. The business makes floral arrangements for a wide variety of events and occasions.

New local flower shop opens in downtown Tucson

Sam Parker
December 2, 2022
Lucha libre wrestlers draw in a crowd at the TENWEST Street Fest.

TENWEST Impact Festival comes back strong with inaugural street fest

Charlie Borla
November 9, 2022
Prestley Howard stands in front of his large collection of sneakers and cleats. (Courtesy of El Inde Arizona)

UA student turns love of cleats into a business

Jaylin White from El Inde Arizona
September 29, 2022
Marco Gutierrez, owner of Comet Collectibles.

After two years, Tucson Comic-Con came back

AJ “Stash” Castillo
September 8, 2022
 Donut Bar's logo, painted by Jessica Gonzales, a local artist. Photographed by Jane Florance. 

Around the Corner: Downtown Tucson’s Donut Bar serves unique pastries throughout the pandemic

Jane Florance
May 5, 2021
Fourth Avenue is a popular street in Tucson known for its locally-owned stores and restaurants. The avenue is constantly changing; what used to be a gift store in 2009 on 522 N. 4th Ave. is currently a clothing store called Sky and Sand. 

A look back on Tucson’s historic Fourth Avenue

Hillary Schiff
February 16, 2021
4th Avenue is a historical shopping center for local businesses, attracting customers from all around. The SunLink streetcar allows for easier access to and from campus. 

CARES Act to keep Tucson’s small businesses running

Sydney Jones
February 11, 2021
Customized wine box from Tanna's Botannas, including custom berries, a breakable chocolate circle pumpkin and four different types of flowers. Courtesy Tanna Cole. Original photo on Tanna Cole's Instagram.

Around the Corner: Tanna’s Botannas serves up a candied world of sweet, spice and everything nice

Amaris Encinas
October 20, 2020
Silver Sea Jewelry shop. Owned by Lizzie Mead on Fourth Avenue. 

Around the Corner: Dive into the story of Silver Sea Jewelry

Isabella Barron
September 6, 2020
Two specialty cones; (left to right) Black Raspberry with chocolate chips, Blue Moon ice cream in a sprinkles waffle cone. Coyote tracks with a scoop of Blueberry Lavender cheesecake.

Around the Corner: Desert Dream Ice Cream brings East Coast flavors to Fourth Avenue

Isabella Barron
January 20, 2020
A photo of Kayla Lancaster and her mother smiling for a photo. Lancaster started baking when she was just two years old and her mom is her inspiration for her culinary career.

UA Eller student brings heaven to your taste buds

Isabella Barron
December 7, 2019
Alexa Rodriguez is an Eller student who will be graduating this December.

UA Eller student brings Mexican culture to life with new business

Isabella Barron
November 10, 2019
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