In the News
Stay up-to-date with the latest news stories from local media outlets about downtown and the Downtown Tucson Partnership.
2024
End of an era: Tucson entertainment director leaving Hotel Congress
Apr 20, 2024 | Arizona Daily Star
Rio Nuevo board votes to put $40,000 toward Tucson Police cameras Downtown
Mar 27, 2024 | KGUN 9 News
Tucson's iconic La Estrella Bakery is preparing to open its fourth shop
Mar 14, 2024 | This Is Tucson
๐Happy New Year from the Downtown Tucson Partnership๐
Jan 5, 2024 | Downtown Tucson Partnership
2023
Remembering those who 'served before us' during Tucson Veterans Day Parade
Nov 10, 2023 | KGUN 9 News
Thunder Bacon Burger & Calโs Bakeshop Team Up To Tackle Your Taste Buds
Nov 5, 2023 | Tucson Foodie
Gator-Aid: donating water and essentials to people in need every Sunday
Aug 11, 2023 | This is Tucson
Hotel Congress has a packed weekend to break Tucson summer doldrums
Jun 30, 2023 | Arizona Daily Star
How a new Tucson memorial found a way to mourn mass-shooting victims
Jan 26, 2023 | Los Angeles Times
Penca owner's latest downtown Tucson venture: classic American fare
Jan 12, 2023 | Arizona Daily Star
2022
Startup Tucson Introduces 15 New Businesses to the Local Restaurant Scene
Dec 9, 2022 | Tucson Foodie
TENWEST Impact Festival comes back strong with inaugural street fest
Nov 10, 2022 | The Daily Wildcat
Hotel Congress โ The Place to Be This Summer for Food, Drinks & Dancing
Jun 3, 2022 | Tucson Foodie
Maize-themed Events Leading Up to the Pueblos Del Maรญz Fiesta (Schedule)
Apr 5, 2022 | Tucson Foodie
Tucson's Dillinger Days might not exist without Hotel Congress fire
Jan 11, 2022 | Arizona Daily Star
Little Love Burger: Burgers, Breakfast & Love on a Bun in Downtown Tucson
Jan 2, 2022 | Tucson Foodie
2021
Tucson's All Souls Procession back as in-person event this November
Sep 28, 2021 | Arizona Daily Star
Tucson's burger craze to get a little downtown love with new eatery
Sep 25, 2021 | Arizona Daily Star
ARCWERX Will Leverage ANG, Reserve Innovation to Enhance Total Force
Jun 1, 2021 | Air Force Magazine
City of Tucson holding public meetings regarding Central Business District
Jan 11, 2021 | KVOA News 4
2020
Tucson's craft distilling industry muscling into brewing's territory
Oct 6, 2020 | Arizona Daily Star
Honks replace cheers at FC Tucson's first-ever drive-in watch party
Aug 12, 2020 | Arizona Daily Star
Hotel Congress, Maynards Market & Kitchen reopen with slight modifications
May 28, 2020 | KVOA News 4
Behavioral health expert explains panic shopping during COVID-19 outbreak
Mar 26, 2020 | KOLD News 13
Private university opens in downtown Tucson, creating 100-plus jobs
Feb 20, 2020 | Arizona Daily Star
2019
Demion Clinco: Rio Nuevo's vision for Broadway Boulevard and beyond
Nov 14, 2019 | Arizona Daily Star
Tucson Meet Yourself event will close these downtown roads this week
Oct 8, 2019 | Arizona Daily Star
Film Fest Tucson 2019: Win Two Pairs of All-access Passes to the Festival
Oct 1, 2019 | Tucson Foodie
How humans, animals interact is topic of UA Downtown Lecture Series
Sep 23, 2019 | Arizona Daily Star
Happy 244th birthday, Tucson! Here's what downtown once looked like
Aug 20, 2019 | Arizona Daily Star
What's going up? Former Motel 6 to become boutique hotel 'The Tuxon'
Aug 3, 2019 | Arizona Daily Star
Downtown Tucson will get an outdoor ice skating rink this holiday season
Aug 1, 2019 | This Is Tucson
Tucson back-to-school events will distribute backpacks and supplies
Jul 10, 2019 | Arizona Daily Star
Tucson on two wheels: Arizona city an oasis for cyclists of all speeds
Feb 26, 2019 | Chicago Tribune
Roadrunnersโ three third-period goals too much for visiting Stars
Jan 21, 2019 | Arizona Daily Star
2018
Yvonne Ervin, the force behind the Tucson Jazz Festival, dies at 59
Dec 28, 2018 | Arizona Daily Star
Tucson won't remove Pancho Villa statue, despite conservative group's request
Dec 17, 2018 | NBC News
Local family puts on amazing light show to get you in the Christmas spirit
Dec 7, 2018 | KOLD News 13
The new Caterpillar Tucson Mining Division building is coming along
Oct 17, 2018 | Arizona Daily Star
โSense of Placeโ Autumn Menu at DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails (PHOTOS)
Oct 9, 2018 | Tucson Foodie
Vincent Gallo Sells Three L.A. Lofts, Buys One Tucson Architectural (EXCLUSIVE)
Sep 5, 2018 | Variety
Downtown library debuts newest chapter with children's room upgrade
Aug 28, 2018 | Arizona Daily Star
Caterpillar partners with PCC to train engineers on hands-on skills
Aug 25, 2018 | Arizona Daily Star
John D'Orlando: My first year as the Star's publisher and president
Aug 12, 2018 | Arizona Daily Star
Road Runner: Let's talk about "scrambling" some Tucson intersections
Aug 5, 2018 | Arizona Daily Star
Shakespeare-Themed โBeer with the Bardโ Pub Crawl in Downtown Tucson
Apr 17, 2018 | Tucson Foodie
Roadrunners can virtually secure top playoff seed with weekend sweep
Apr 5, 2018 | Arizona Daily Star
Thunder Canyon Brewstillery: New Name, New Look, New Menu & New Direction
Apr 4, 2018 | Tucson Foodie
Plans for seven-story housing complex to move in on Historic Fourth Avenue
Feb 13, 2018 | KGUN 9 News
Rotary teams with Tucson Clean and Beautiful to plant trees downtown
Feb 9, 2018 | Tucson Local Media
From retro redos to soul foods: 6 Tucson chefs talk 2018 food trends
Jan 4, 2018 | Arizona Daily Star
2017
Local merchants offer deals, open doors for Small Business Saturday
Nov 22, 2017 | Arizona Daily Star
Ten Fifty-Five Brewing to Open Downtown Brewery & Restaurant Spring 2018
Sep 14, 2017 | Tucson Foodie
Tucson area expected to add 7,100 jobs in 2017, spurring investment
Feb 12, 2017 | Arizona Daily Star
Tucson City Council backs $1.6M incentive for hotel west of downtown
Feb 7, 2017 | Arizona Daily Star