Current TCC students, high school seniors, and everyone else who intends to study at TCC during the 2024-25 academic year is invited to apply for TCC Foundation Scholarships during the application period of Jan. 1 – March 31, 2023. Find the application and the schedule of online workshops designed to help with the application […]
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2024 Symphony Tacoma Mini Maestros Concert Series
Tacoma, WA – Symphony Tacoma is pleased to announce the schedule for its 2024 Mini Maestros concert series. Designed for children ages 2-8 and their families, the four-concert series provides an interactive concert experience with Symphony Tacoma musicians and their instruments. With curriculum developed by Early Childhood Learning experts, the 45-minute “informances” get kids physically and mentally […]
Tacoma Gathering Memorializes a Record Number Who Died Unsheltered in 2023
TACOMA, WA – A local gathering will be held on National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. The public is invited to Tacoma’s Shiloh Baptist Church, 1211 S. I Street, for an in-person gathering at 5:00 pm on Thursday, Dec. 21. The service is also being streamed online on the Facebook pages of Shiloh Baptist Church and Street […]
Pierce County has its first flu death of the season
A Pierce County woman died from flu on Dec. 2. She was in her 70s and had underlying health conditions. It was Pierce County’s first flu death of the season. We hope it’s the last. You can take simple steps to protect yourself and those you love from respiratory illness. It’s respiratory illness season. In […]
The Board of Health Dec. 20 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 20 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
City Council Sets April 1, 2024 as Effective Date for Manitou Area Annexation
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council has passed an ordinance to set April 1, 2024 as the effective date for the annexation of the Manitou area, an unincorporated “island” in Pierce County bounded by Lakewood Drive W, 65th Street W, 70th Street W, and the county and city boundaries to the east of 52nd Avenue W. This annexation […]
City Council Approves Updates Modernizing Tacoma’s Code Regarding Street Trees After Nearly 100 Years
TACOMA, Wash. – Reflecting the City of Tacoma’s ongoing commitment to protect and enhance Tacoma’s urban forest, the updates approved tonight by the City Council modernize Tacoma’s code regarding street trees after nearly 100 years. The updated code includes: “As Tacoma embarks on a new chapter of growth and evolution, we recognize the critical role […]
Pink Martini Featuring China Forbes
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live is proud to present the return of the biggest little orchestra – Pink Martini featuring lead singer China Forbes on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater. Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop – Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink […]
Local Faith Leaders Organize Prayer Vigil for Outcome of Manuel Ellis Trial
The Tacoma Ministerial Alliance (TMA) and Associated Ministries (AM) are calling on all faith communities to take time this weekend to pray for all people impacted by the trial of Manuel Ellis and its pending outcome. We ask for prayers for the Ellis family, especially his mother and siblings. We ask for prayers for the […]