Tacoma Musical Playhouse’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is fantastic. We knew it was going to be fun when Lucy, the woman sitting next to Peg in the audience, showed the photo of her granddaughter, Le’liana in the Youth Chorus and was so excited to be at the production. Luci also saw Kinky Boots […]
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Remembering Lakewood connection of pitcher Gaylord Perry, Baseball Hall of Famer
By Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966 Former Tacoma Giant Gaylord Perry, a Baseball Hall of Fame member, died at age 84 on Dec. 1, 2022. He pitched for the San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Guardians (then Indians), Texas Rangers, San Diego New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals. His time […]
Tidy-Up Tacoma collected 2,600 pounds of garbage in Nov.
City of Tacoma social media post. We collected 2,600 lbs of garbage in November through the Tidy-Up Tacoma initiative. Here are some before & after pictures from across #Tacoma. More info on this clean-up effort cityoftacoma.org/tidyup
Systems integration testing of the project area has started
Sound Transit announcement. Construction occurring throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area includes crews continuing the roadway restoration and station finishes, adjusting utilities, paint striping on the street, systems testing, installing crosswalks and cutting decorative sidewalks in various locations. During the holidays, the contractor will focus outside the districts. They’ll return in the new […]
Cinderella Panto – CenterStage Review with lots of laughs
The Center Stage Pantos are legendary. We took our granddaughters to them and we all laughed and had a great time commenting, singing along and defying the bad guys to do anything to the young heroes. We hissed the villains, and hurrayed the heroes. Things have changed and now it seems there are fewer children […]
Orchard Street – Lakewood Drive Corridor Design Virtual Public Meeting December 15
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma is holding a virtual public meeting to share proposed concepts for corridor improvements along Orchard Street and Lakewood Drive. This is a major arterial that provides vital mobility to Tacoma, University Place, and Lakewood, between South 56th and South 74th streets. The public meeting will be held […]
Vintage Radio Plays Live On Stage for the Holidays
Step back to the 1940s and experience the magic of behind the scenes in an old radio station with humor, sweetness, and all around joy. Have we got a Miracle on 34th Street for You!!!! Plus Other Gifts as well. A Christmas episode (Other Gifts) of TV’s Father Knows Best featuring film star Robert Young, […]
Tacoma Santa Parade – Sunday, Dec. 4
Submitted by Greg Christenson. The Tacoma Santa parade will be held this Sunday (December 4th) between 50th & 56th Streets on South Tacoma Way. This year’s theme is, “Christmas Around the World”. The festivities include food and merchandise vendors, a 5k run, performances and of course Santa! The festivities start at noon, with the parade […]
New ramp meters activate Dec. 5 from South 56th Street to northbound I-5 in Tacoma
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – A time-tested tool to help manage congestion is coming to South 56th Street at northbound Interstate 5 in Tacoma. On Monday, Dec. 5, the Washington State Department of Transportation will activate new ramp meters from South 56th Street to northbound I-5. The meters will help manage the […]