City of Tacoma social media post. Congrats to all the Summer Jobs 253 participants on completing their summer employment program! At the August 18 celebration, Mayor Woodards recognized the students & gave them their final paychecks. Afterwards, there was a Trades Fair highlighting local job opportunities.
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2022 Grit City Trees Program Application Due Date Extended to September 30
City of Tacoma press release. Grit City Trees is the City of Tacoma’s free street tree program. Applications for the 2022 season have been extended to Friday, September 30, while supplies last. This program provides free trees and supporting materials to Tacoma residents. Group applications for neighborhood tree plantings are preferred, but individuals can also […]
PhotoWalk in Tacoma August 26
Submitted by robis Lakewood Camera. Join robis Lakewood Camera for a photo walk in Downtown Tacoma. We will workshop various types of photographs, angles, and treatments that will make more meaningful photos of the places you visit, while revealing their stories. When photographing historic buildings and landmarks, you have the opportunity to tell the story […]
The Columbian: Military families’ housing benefits lag as rents explode
“According to a data analysis by The Associated Press of five of the most populous military bases in the U.S., housing allowances across all ranks have risen an average of 18.7% since January 2018. In that span, according to real estate company Zillow, rents have skyrocketed 43.9% in those markets: Carlsbad, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; […]
Calling Doctor Weirdo – Episode 20 – Only the Lonely
It was an unusual day. Our benefactor Jack stopped by in the late afternoon instead of the morning. No coffee and no fritters, but an envelope of freedom and life for Rose and me. In other words, $$$. We were sipping a little Pino Grigio and relaxing a bit when Jack finally got to his […]
Frank Boykin Joins City of Tacoma to Oversee the Washington MBDA Business Center
City of Tacoma announcement. Tacoma, Wash. – On August 15, Frank Boykin joined the City of Tacoma to oversee the Washington Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center, which provides technical assistance and business consulting to established minority-owned businesses in Washington state. Embedded within the City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department since September 2016, […]
Tacoma Youth Chorus Invites Singers to Join
Submitted by Tacoma Youth Chorus. Come Sing with Us! If you know a youth (entering grades K-12) who loves to sing, the Tacoma Youth Chorus encourages you to visit our website www.tacomayouthchorus.org and join us for the 2022-2023 season. Our next rounds of voice checks (no prepared material needed) will be on Saturday, August 27 […]
Division and MLK Jr. Way intersection closure rescheduled to August 22nd
Sound Transit announcement. Construction activities are occurring throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area that include crews continuing to finish the roadway restoration, working on station finishes, adjusting utilities, paint striping on the street, systems testing, installing crosswalks in various locations along the Hilltop Tacoma Link project area. Please allow for extra travel time […]
Live at 5! Salsa on the Square
Tacoma Arts Live press release. TACOMA, WASH. — Vamos a bailar! Tacoma Arts Live will present a free community gathering, Live at 5! Salsa on the Square, an outdoor evening party that offers a variety of Latin American-inspired music, dance, and food. The fun begins on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Theater Square […]