Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan American Aviator Act to establish a pilot program at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that authorizes competitive grants supporting flight-training services for veterans who are not already military pilots. “The American Aviator Act will make it easier for […]
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Harlequin Productions Review “Hundred Days” at the State Theater in downtown Olympia
Sugar and the Spitfires (Amy Shephard, Brent Pendleton, Andy Garness, Dave Broyles, and Rick Jarvela) were our favorite highlight of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at Harlequin along with other local musicians (Denim Protégé, Jen Grady and Heather Matthews) back in June of 2022. Just knowing they were coming back on stage at Harlequin, was […]
Community Meeting on May 18 to Address Homelessness
Associated Ministries announcement. Associated Ministries convenes Community Quarterly Meetings four times each year in partnership with other homeless and housing service providers working in Pierce County. Make plans now to join us for our second meeting of 2023. The goal of every meeting is to create an energizing space to gather to learn about, discuss […]
A Statement From At-Large Council Member Kiara Daniels onPassage of Covenant Homeownership Account Bill
City of Tacoma announcement. “The Covenant Homeownership Account (CHA) bill is a critical step forward in our efforts to upend the deeply rooted historical injustices our communities of color have faced in homeownership and protect them from further harm. Generations of discriminatory real estate policies and practices have had lasting negative effects on households of color […]
The Pacific Ballroom Dance Entertainment and Trivia Contest
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene “Life is the dancer and you are the dance.” – Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose “Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, […]
Tacoma City Ballet Moves To A New Home
Tacoma City Ballet announcement. Tacoma, WA – After calling the Merlino Art Center, located at 6th and Fawcett, home for 40 years, Tacoma City Ballet Executive, Artistic, and School Director Erin Ceragioli announced today this 68-year-old beloved Tacoma legacy arts institution will move to a new location. Beginning in July, Tacoma City Ballet will be […]
TAPCO Credit Union Earns Community Development Certification to Better Serve Pierce County and South Sound
TAPCO Credit Union announcement. Hard-working people in Pierce County have not received the economic opportunities they deserve. TAPCO Credit Union is working to make a difference in the lives of our members, consumers and community. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund recently certified TAPCO Credit Union as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). This […]
Mobile Teaching Kitchen is bringing healthy cooking directly to Tacoma neighborhoods
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Chef Chris Kidner stood inside a trailer whimsically painted with cartoon vegetables as he balled up a lentil meatball, tossed it in the air and caught it in one hand. “Whoa, how did you do that?” asked a little boy. That interest in healthy cooking is exactly the point of the […]
Bicycle delivery in Tacoma in 1920
Tacoma Historical Society social media post. On May 8, 1920, six employees of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company at 1105 A Street were mounted on their bicycles and ready to deliver messages to local businesses and residents. The messengers are all dressed in uniform including caps.