TACOMA, Wash. – “In 2020, the Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution 40622 and committed our city to anti-racist systems transformation. When we talk about an anti-racist systems transformation, I believe we are fundamentally talking about the right of all people to live in peace and security. We are talking about everyone having the right to […]
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JERSEY BOYS The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
I loved the single scaffold-style set for “JERSEY BOYS”. It allowed me to see Iris McBride hard at work and all over the place. I got my tickets from Iris, I saw her setting up three chairs in the front row for ticket holders and could see her beating the drums on tune after rock […]
Council Member Olgy Diaz Passes Resolution 41378 to Support Access to Phone Services for Detainees in the Northwest ICE Processing Center
TACOMA, Wash. – Tonight (March 5, 2024), the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 41378, authorizing an expenditure of $10,000 from the Council Contingency Fund in support of the Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest (AIDNW) Phone Call Fund, provide detainees in the Northwest ICE Processing Center (NWIPC) access to phone services. At-Large Council Member Olgy Diaz […]
The New Girl in School
I love my family. We’re close, and when we have friends they tend to get closer as well. I just want to share a story about my son, Ray Junior. My name is not Ray and Ray is not a real junior, but we’ll get to that soon enough. Our home has it’s family alternatives, […]
TCC Winter Quarter Concerts Start Friday, March 8
The Tacoma Community College Music Department’s Winter Quarter Concerts will be held in the Building 2 Theater and are open to everyone. Admission is free unless otherwise noted, but donations to support TCC music programs are welcome. TCC Orchestra Concert Friday, March 8 7:30 p.m. Conducted by Dr. John Falskow, featuring violin soloist Maria Sampen. […]
Tacoma City Council Report Card
Submitted by Morgan Alexander. One way that a city council can be judged is on the output of its work. A major function of a city council’s work is creating policies that both guide the city manager and provide a vision for the city. And while it is difficult to quantify “vision”, we can quantify […]
Beethoven Five Alert
On Saturday, March 16th (7:30pm), Symphony Tacoma takes audiences on a journey of “Transformation”, traversing the landscapes of emotion and expression, illuminating the profound changes that music ignites within the soul. With the backdrop of timeless masterpieces, this concert promises an immersive experience that transcends the ordinary. From the hauntingly evocative strains of Andrée’s “Intermezzo” […]
Maintenance Work on Milwaukee Way to Take Place March 7
TACOMA, Wash. – On Thursday March 7, 2024, between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, the southbound lane of Milwaukee Way at North Frontage Road will be closed for street repairs. There will be local access to businesses but no thru traffic. Detours will be in place. Community members with questions can call Derrick […]
This Week: Family Nature Walks, Drop-in Hikes and 50+ Mini Trips
Always something to do. Check out the latest from Metro Parks Tacoma.