Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Late night and early morning drivers who use southbound Interstate 5 in Tacoma will need to plan additional time. On Friday night, July 15, all southbound I-5 traffic will detour off the interstate as crews install a large sign bridge. Two on-ramps to southbound I-5 will also […]
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Silent Sky, a Dream Come True, at Tacoma Little Theatre
Tacoma Little Theatre’s production of Silent Sky was postponed earlier in the season due to COVID disruptions of play schedules. Peg and I were disappointed. When the play was reinstated later in the season we were back on the happy track. After seeing the show, we are now on the thrilling track. The play is […]
Murray Morgan Bridge temporary closures
City of Tacoma social media post. Murray Morgan Bridge Daytime Closures Scheduled July 12 & 13–We will perform maintenance on the Murray Morgan Bridge (located on East 11th St. between Pacific Ave. & East F St.) on July 12 and 13. Closures on both dates will be from 9 am to 4 pm.
Tidy-Up Tacoma
City of Tacoma social media post. In June, the Tidy-Up #Tacoma initiative collected 2,256lbs of garbage & 280lbs of vegetation debris in the Oakland/Madrona, Fern Hill, 6th Ave, South Tacoma & Pacific Ave Business Districts. Here are some before & after photos. More on this clean up effort http://cityoftacoma.org/tidyup.
Pierce County Library System’s Board to discuss Lakewood Library update and other issues
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees will get an update on the Lakewood Pierce County Library and discuss other issues at its Board meeting on Wednesday, July 13, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone, online or in-person: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 853 3159 8218, passcode: 305939. Zoom […]
Community Invited to Help Develop a Balanced Budget With ‘Balancing Act’
City of Tacoma press release. TACOMA, Wash. — On July 14 at 5:30 PM, community members are invited to join the City of Tacoma virtually to learn more about its biennial budget development process and the many ways one can get involved in person or online to help inform what the City of Tacoma’s 2023-2024 […]
Murray Morgan Bridge Daytime Closures Scheduled July 12 and 13
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Engineering Division will perform maintenance on the Murray Morgan Bridge (located on East 11th Street between Pacific Avenue and East F Street) on Tuesday, July 12, and Wednesday, July 13. Closures on both dates will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. During these time frames, all […]
Video: Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6 Pathétique (3&4): Symphony Tacoma & Sarah Ioannides
Symphony Tacoma announcement. Performed by Symphony Tacoma’s 75th Anniversary Season.
Family Fun Night at Fort Nisqually
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Bring a family picnic dinner and settle in for 19th century games, music, and the firing of the candy cannon! At Family Fun Night (July 15, 6-9 pm), you can earn prizes for competing in classic competitions like a plate and cup race, sack race, and three-legged race. Think you know […]