You don’t need a time machine to visit the past . . . you just need to open your eyes and read . . . and imagine. Funny, provocative, and intelligent, the play “The Oregon Trail” by Bekah Brunstetter follows 90’s kid Jane from Middle School, where she takes solace in her favorite 8-bit video […]
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The Board of Health January 5, 2022 Meeting Agenda
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on January 5, 2022 (3 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Board
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill eight volunteer positions on the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Board (TCRA): one at-large position, one representative with experience in contracting housing developments; two certified public accountant representatives; two representatives with experience in banking or financing; and two representatives with at least three years […]
Best restaurant openings of 2021 in Tacoma & Pierce County – a year in review
2021 was a great year for culinary gains. While we had fewer restaurant openings than past years – understandably so – we did get: Our first full-service Colombian restaurant – with fresh-juice cocktails! A Neapolitan pizza joint – with great amoro-based cocktails! A retro-themed cocktail lounge – with the area’s best assortment of classic cocktails […]
City to Extend Temporary Warming Center at Lighthouse Activity Center Through January 7
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Due to continued forecasts for cold weather beyond January 2, 2022, the City of Tacoma will extend the temporary warming center it had activated on December 26, 2021 at Lighthouse Activity Center (5016 A Street, Tacoma, WA 98408) through January 7, 2022. On January 7, 2022, operations at […]
Sounder Seahawks game day trains January 2
Sound Transit announcement. Seattle Seahawks fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to the Seahawks 1:25 p.m. game Sunday, January 2 against the Detroit Lions. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express, and King County Metro service to and from […]
Making a Difference Foundation receives Tote Maritime Grant
Making a Difference Foundation announcement. Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) has been awarded a $10,000 grant from TOTE Maritime to support the remodel project of its new Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank building. MADF’s Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank addresses food insecurity within the Pierce County community. It serves low-income people in need of prepackaged […]
On Native Land: Landscapes from the Haub Family Collection Explores Historical Contexts of Landscape Paintings at TAM
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. The homelands of more than 75 Native American communities are pictured in paintings of 14 notable landscapes in Tacoma Art Museum’s exhibition On Native Land: Landscapes from the Haub Family Collection opening Nov. 6. These communities will be recognized in written land acknowledgments that appear on labels next to each […]
Crisp Greens opens in its new Sixth Avenue home in Tacoma
It’s been a long six months, but Crisp Greens has reopened in its new home at 3602 Sixth Avenue, right in the middle of one of Tacoma’s best neighborhoods for eating. The restaurant is in a soft opening phase, which means hours and service can vary. The restaurant expects to be fully operational by Dec. […]