Written by Amanda Jones. We all want to live in a community where our families thrive and live healthy, joyful, connected lives. But for many Black parents, that is not their reality. Black women and birthing people are 3-5 times more likely to have a maternal death than white women in the United States. It’s […]
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Make Memories in April: Fun Events You’ll Love
Always something to do courtesy Metro Parks Tacoma. Click here to learn more.
Angels Over Broadway – A Worthwhile Black and White film Review
Sometimes you just luck out. As a sixth grader at Lakewood’s Navy Base grade school, with both parents working I often stayed home after calling the school to say I was ill and wouldn’t be attending class. I loved to stay home and watch black and white movies. I don’t recall seeing the film “Angels […]
Tacoma Refugee Choir Ends 2023-24 Season With Free Concert
Submitted by Tacoma Refugee Choir. TACOMA, Wash. Join us for Tacoma Refugee Choir’s last concert of the year featuring new songs, a few old favorites, and special guests! This End-of-Season Concert centers on the theme of “Good Things Happen” and was chosen by choir members to reflect how our outlook helps us get through challenges […]
Bernal Baca appointed to state community and technical college board
Submitted by Washington State Board for Community and Technical. Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Dr. Bernal Baca of Tacoma as a member of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. Baca serves as executive director of Mi Centro, a Tacoma-based nonprofit that provides social, cultural and educational services to the greater Pierce County Latino […]
Bates Technical College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program earns maximum accreditation from national organization
Tacoma, Wash.- During the month of April, Bates Technical College joins in celebrating Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, which honors a profession that makes a difference in the lives of those with health conditions, disabilities or other risk factors. Today, to coincide with OT Month, the college announces that its Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program has earned […]
South Fawcett Street Between South 23rd to South 25th Streets Closed for Maintenance
TACOMA, Wash. – South Fawcett Street – between South 23rd to South 25th streets – is closed for maintenance through April 22. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff Maki at (253) 365-8378.
TCC Foundation Gains New Director of Philanthropy, Board Member
Expanding under the leadership of Foundation Executive Director Emily Mendez-Bryant, the Tacoma Community College Foundation recently gained a new Board Member and a new Director of Philanthropy. TAPCO Credit Union has supported the Max & Margi Harned Titan Food Pantry since it opened in 2018. The addition of TAPCO CEO Justin Martin to the Foundation […]
Dr. Jay Miller will serve as Health Officer for Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and our community
Director of Public Health Chantell Harmon Reed has appointed Dr. Jay Miller as the Health Officer for Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. He will start on May 13. As Health Officer, Dr. Miller will serve as the medical expert for the agency and our community. He will assess community health, provide direction and guidance on public […]