Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. Classical Tuesdays is moving across 30th St to Connelly Law Offices on February 11 for a recital by Violinist Maria Sampen and Pianist Ronaldo Rolim. The program will include: Classical Tuesdays does not have a piano available for our programming in Slavonian Hall – our usual performance space. For her numerous performances on our […]
Tacoma
Metro Parks Tacoma is now simply Parks Tacoma
As part of a brand update launched Tuesday, Parks Tacoma adopts its simplest and most approachable identity in the 120-year-old agency’s history by dropping “Metro” from its name. Since our inception as the first independent parks and recreation system in Washington state, Parks Tacoma has been connecting our community with nature and neighbors. None of […]
Four Open Seats on Climate and Sustainability Commission for Terms to Begin May 1
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill four seats — including a youth seat for individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 – on the Climate and Sustainability Commission, for terms to begin on May 1. The Climate and Sustainability Commission, which is set to replace the current Sustainable Tacoma […]
Enjoying Change and Keeping our Communities Clean and Prosperous
I’ve been a member of the Transportation Club of Tacoma for nearly 12 years. I enjoy learning more about the transportation industry and visiting our sister organization, the Transportation Club of Seattle. The incentive for changing is the work done by the Port of Tacoma which is updating the local water ways which assist the […]
Tribe breaks ground on longhouse
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News “It was a cold day, but a great day when the Puyallup Tribe broke ground on a longhouse in early January. Despite the less-than-ideal temperature, Puyallup Tribal Council, employees and Tribal Members braved the cold to witness the beginnings of a project a long time in the making. “Heritage […]
Meet Jessica! From Architecture to Construction
Habitat for Humanity announcement. Pioneering the front for female site construction managers, Jessica Risdon is Tacoma/Pierce County’s second ever female Site Manager on our construction team. She’s been flourishing in this role since October of 2024. Jessica grew up in Northeast Ohio, where she went on to get her undergraduate and master’s degree in architecture. […]
$4 Million State Grant to Support Business and Community Reinvestment in Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma has secured a $4 million grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce. This funding, made possible through the state’s Community Reinvestment Project (CRP), marks a significant step towards fostering economic growth and revitalization in communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs. Of the $4 million – […]
A Most Unusual Day
A Short Story… I’m one of those people who get tired of being made fun of because of their names. My father was Benagood Day. His grandfather played trumpet with Benny Goodmen. That made sense. I liked my dad’s name and I liked my mom’s simple name of Beautiful Day. However, my name of Amostunusual […]
Modern Fashion Design in Tacoma: Talk & Fashion Display
January 17 @ 6:30pmTacoma Historical Society406 Tacoma Ave S Join Tacoma Historical Society for our January monthly program, presented by local independent fashion designer, Chelsia Berry. Chelsia has curated an easy to wear, timeless style designed from a female tailored perspective. Her designs are “ready to go anywhere, anytime” and “radiate style effortlessly.” Chelsia will […]