Submitted by Cheri Hardman. Whether you’re lucky in love or think love stinks, it’s always fun to roast your ex. Join us at the Super Funny Comedy Club for a night of laughter and catharsis at the Roast Your Ex event! Get ready for hilarious jokes and witty comebacks as we celebrate the joys of […]
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KeyBank to Offer Free Tax Preparation Services in Tacoma Feb. 3
Submitted by KeyBank. On Saturday February 3rd, 2024, KeyBank will partner with the Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region to host its annual Super Refund Saturday event. KeyBank employees will work alongside volunteers to provide free tax preparation services to those who need it most, helping low- to moderate-income individuals and families determine their […]
University of Puget Sound Receives $598,500 Grant to Boost College Education in Prisons
TACOMA, Wash. — The University of Puget Sound is pleased to announce that Tanya Erzen, associate professor of religion, spirituality, and society and director of crime, law, and justice studies, has been awarded a grant of $598,500 from Ascendium Education Group. This funding will support the university’s Technical Assistance for Teaching and Learning Initiative, aimed […]
This Weekend: Celebrate Black History Month at People’s
Upcoming Tacoma Events from Metro Parks Tacoma. Click here for more information.
Black History Celebration at People’s Center looks to the future
February is Black History Month, dedicated to honoring the paths laid by the generations of Black individuals that brought us to where we are today. On Saturday, February 3 People’s Center will host a celebration that not only looks back but highlights possibilities for the future. Part of the celebration includes a community resource fair […]
Safety concerns prompt restricted access to old Boathouse at Point Defiance Marina
TACOMA – Metro Parks Tacoma has restricted access to the concrete section of the 1925 Pavilion at Point Defiance Marina, which is colloquially referred to as the “Old Boathouse,” due to safety concerns which included spalling concrete. The closure does not affect the general public. The recently renovated wooden frame portion of the building remains open […]
Bits and Pieces on a Foggy Day – A Local Short Story
It was a cold day in Tacoma. Vashon Island was hidden in it’s own blue-gray haze and the wind found the open spaces of my red ski jacket. I had already walked around my house and yard four times. Five times was a good goal. Just plain gave up and settled for four and went […]
Tacoma’s Charter is Under Review
Tacoma Business Council announcement. What’s the Charter? Only the single most important document governing our City. Want a full time City Council rather than part time? Would you like our Mayor to have more power? These are the sorts of questions that the Charter determines. It gets reviewed every 10 years and it’s happening now. […]
Applications for 2024-2025 Tacoma Creates Funding Now Available
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Creates is now accepting applications for its fifth year of funding, supporting programs and events to be presented between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 by non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is to advance and/or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and/or science. There are two funding categories – Comprehensive Organizational Support […]