In the News
Stay up-to-date with the latest news stories from local media outlets about downtown and the Downtown Tucson Partnership.
2025
Community honors loved ones through ofrenda displays at Tucson's Presidio Museum
Nov 3, 2025 | KGUN 9
Manhattan transplant quickly recognized downtown Tucson's potential
Oct 27, 2025 | Arizona Daily Star
A rare site: Unicorn Zebra readies to launch hotel in same building as bar
Feb 13, 2025 | KGUN 9 News
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