Submitted by Tacoma Sex Crime Accountability Network. A group of residents are looking to connect with survivors of sexual assault who have filed police reports with the Tacoma Police Department and not seen justice as a result. If you are willing to discuss your story, you could help advance understanding of the process of attaining […]
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Second Cycle Hires New Executive Director
Tacoma, WA – Leon Nettles has been chosen by the Board of Directors to be the next Executive Director of Second Cycle! Leon has a long history of being part of the bike community. Leon previously worked at Second Cycle as the Education Director as well as Cascade Bicycle running the Major Taylor project. “The search […]
Melissa Etheridge’s I’m Not Broken Tour to Make a Tacoma Stop
TACOMA, WASH.— Grammy Award-winning rockstar and activist, Melissa Etheridge, announced today that she’ll be back on the road in 2024 for her I’m Not Broken Tour. Shows kick off on March 14 at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, CA will take Etheridge to several stops across the West Coast and Gulf Coast before finishing on April 20 […]
Symphony Tacoma Rings in the Season with Annual Holiday Pops and Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Concerts
Tacoma, WA—Symphony Tacoma will continue its tradition of celebrating the holidays with two concerts in December. From cherished holiday songs from diverse traditions to Handel’s Messiah, the programs capture the themes, spirit and “sounds of the season.” Winter WonderlandSunday, December 3 | 2:30 pmPantages TheaterGeoffrey Boers, conductorSymphony Tacoma Voices (Geoffrey Boers, director)Tacoma Youth Chorus (Judith Herrington, director)Tickets: $24 to $87 […]
Repair of Rail Crossing and Surrounding Pavement at East 15th and East F Streets Scheduled for Nov. 15
TACOMA, Wash. – On November 15, from 7:30 AM – 4 PM, the City of Tacoma will partner with BNSF Railway to repair a rail crossing and surrounding pavement at East 15th and East F streets. While this work is being done, and that intersection is closed, detour signage will be in place. Residents and businesses […]
Black Night Market is BACK for the Holidays
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live and Black Night Market present A Very Merry Market on Saturday, December 9 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Tacoma Armory. This event is free and open to the public and features festive performances, shopping with 80 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)-owned businesses, and photos with Black Santa. Mari Griffin is the Founder […]
Downtown Parking Survey Available Now Through December 8
TACOMA, Wash. — To better understand the evolving commuting habits of downtown employees, residents and visitors, the City of Tacoma’s Parking Services team is seeking community input on their downtown Tacoma parking and transportation experience. The Downtown Parking Survey is available now through December 8, 2023 – in English and Spanish – at cityoftacoma.org/parking. Survey results […]
Plan for Peck Athletic Complex expands accessibility, balances sports fields with green space
Tacoma, WA: The recommended plan for Peck sports park balances the needs of the neighborhood and sports community while greatly expanding access to the park. Incorporating input from more than 1,400 community members who engaged through two public workshops and an interactive website, Metro Parks Tacoma and design firm Walker/Macy presented the final concept Wednesday […]
Park Rose Care Center adds On-Site Dialysis
On Monday, November 13, 2023, history will be made in Washington State when the first patient in a skilled nursing home receives dialysis in the comfort of their room without having to leave the facility. “This is truly a game-changer in the delivery of services and quality of care,” said Teresa Andree, Executive Director of […]