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 […]
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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 […]
Strategies for Supporting Your Student
Everything you need to know about 504 & IEP plans. We welcome everyone to this two-part learning workshop next month. We understand how critical it is for us to stay informed and engaged in our young people’s education including those who may need extra support. Both dates 6-7:30 pm. Free dinner will be served. Families […]
Applicants Sought for the Library Board of Trustees
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is looking for qualified applicants, who are residents of Tacoma, to fill a position on the Library Board of Trustees. The Board oversees the management and operation of the Tacoma Public Library system and is comprised of five members who are nominated by the Mayor and appointed by a majority vote […]
Davina and The Vagabonds Deliver A Vagabond Holiday – Two Shows
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live presents Davina and The Vagabonds: A Vagabond Holiday on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. in the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center (PAEC). The concert will celebrate the season with a holiday set that blends blues, swing, and New Orleans Jazz. Tickets start at $19 and are on sale […]
The Yearly Panto: Funny, Hilarious, and Always a Must See!
In 2019 Peg and I took two granddaughters to see that year’s current Panto. Years before we had taken them several times to the yearly Panto . . . they always enjoyed the funny and outlandish storylines and the characters. They laughed just as much as adults as they had when they were just children. […]