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 […]
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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 […]
Life Center Presents The Grand Finale of The Singing Christmas Tree
Submitted by Doug Harkness. Life Center proudly presents “The Singing Christmas Tree: The Grand Finale”. Performances will take place at 1717 South Union Avenue in Tacoma between December 9 and 18. The Singing Christmas Tree features a 100+ voice choir singing many favorite songs from the past 60 years. The choir consists of voices from […]
Get Ship Done. Independent Pack & Ship store cranks up Christmas Spirit for the 2022 peak season
Submitted by The Mail Room. The last independent pack and ship store in the greater Tacoma area is gearing up for what is known throughout the shipping industry as “Peak Season”. The Mail Room Gift & Ship Co. located at 6824 19th Street West in Tacoma is taking the stress out of the holiday hustle […]
Upcoming family fun in Tacoma
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Looking for some fun things to do with your family? Metro Parks Tacoma has a few ideas for you to consider: Click here to learn more about any of these activities.
City of Destiny Awards Nominations Accepted Now Through January 30
City of Tacoma announcement. Nominations for the City of Tacoma’s City of Destiny Awards, which has been honoring local volunteers for the past 37 years, are open now and due by Monday, January 30, 2023. “The City of Destiny Awards recognizes those individuals and organizations that give generously of themselves,” said City Events & Recognitions […]
Global Experts Assist Tacoma/Pierce County with Guidance on Building Startup Ecosystem
Submitted by Tim Strege. The William Factory Small Business Incubator (est. 1986) has engaged global practitioners in building local entrepreneurial ecosystems – Winifred Soribe, PhD candidate and researcher in entrepreneurial finance & Christina Theodoraki, PhD Professor in Management Sciences, Entrepreneurship & Strategy – to assist the Tacoma/Pierce County community with an initiative for an inclusive […]
TPD recovers 15 firearms in November
Tacoma Police Department social media post. Tacoma Police Special Investigations recovered 15 firearms during the month of November. This picture is a sample of one of the search warrants served where four of those firearms were recovered along with a variety of drugs and cash.
Assisted Living Locators Urges Adult Children To Have a Very Merry… Long Term Care Plan
Submitted by Rhonda Grundemann. TACOMA, Wash. – The holiday season is a time of giving and sharing special moments with your family. As you decorate the tree and bake those cookies, don’t forget about an important gift you can give to your aging parent – the gift of a long-term care plan. Assisted Living Locators […]