Bike shop peddles into South Tucson

By Phoebe Stevens El Independiente Although Noe Mencias, 25, always dreamed of owning a bike shop, he never thought that he would open the only bike shop in South Tucson. South Tucson’s closest bike shops are 5 Points Bikes to the north and Ajo Bikes to the south. Mencias’ Sixth Avenue shop, Cicli Noe, 1622…

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Coalition works for a healthier South Tucson

By CHRISTINA DURAN El Independiente On a bright Saturday morning, a small crowd gathers around a white truck parked in front of the House of Neighborly Services. Standing with his back to the truck’s South Tucson logo, Lorenzo Gonzalez hands out boxes of spray paint, plastic bags full of sponges, rags, sandpaper, and buckets brimming…

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Ducha movil disponible para quien lo necesite

Son las 7:30 en una fresca mañana de miércoles. Más de 20 hombres se juntan alrededor del cerco de alambre en los afueras del comedor de beneficencia Casa María Soup Kitchen. Una camioneta modelo Ford, llega jalando un camión decorado con citas bíblicas que contiene baños refrescantes y de agua caliente. El camión pertenece a…

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South Tucson Tavern Takes Off

Freshly cleaned shot glasses are stacked underneath the handles of local draft beer. Bright red maraschino cherries have been plucked and placed within the bartenders reach. More than a dozen bar stools, upholstered in different colored leathers, line the refurbished wood and tin bar. The eclectic Saint Charles Tavern, 1632 South 4th Ave., is ready…

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