TACOMA—Tacoma Arts Live presents The Lemon Sessions, a series of four immersive performances unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Running September 12-15 at the Tacoma Armory, the same venue that recently hosted the hit Imagine Monet exhibit, each unique event will blend live music with massive art projections created by muralist Angelina Villalobos Soto. Be swept away by these one-of-a-kind concoctions devised […]
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A Statement From At-Large Council Member Olgy Diaz on ShotSpotter
I spoke in April, on the announcement of ShotSpotter technology coming to Tacoma, about the concerns I had regarding its implementation. Like community, I had many questions about how this technology would work and how the Tacoma Police Department could implement it. Some of my top concerns were the budgetary and staffing impacts this technology […]
Tacoma Public Library re-forecasts Main Library’s reopening date for 2025
TACOMA, WASH.— At the August 23 Board of Trustees meeting, Tacoma Public Library (TPL) Director Kate Larsen reported that ongoing construction delays will push the Main Library’s re-opening date to 2025. “Several factors converged to result in a delay in our estimated timeline to secure the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy — which determines the timeline for move-in and […]
Morningside, Chuckals Combine Expertise to Better Serve the Public, Workers
Submitted by Chuckals. TACOMA, Wash., – Morningside, a public benefit company that links employers and people with disabilities seeking employment, teamed up with local office furniture store Chuckals to create a workspace that meets the unique needs of Morningside staff and clients. “We believe that every individual should be welcomed into their community and workspaces […]
Celebrate Korean Culture at APCC’s Annual Chuseok Festival in Tacoma and Gig Harbor
The 8th Annual APCC Korean ChuSeok Festival – Tacoma September 14, 2024 • Saturday • 11 am – 4 pm Mt. Tahoma High School • 4634 S, 74th St, Tacoma The 4th Annual APCC Korean ChuSeok Festival at Gig Harbor September 21, 2024 • Saturday • 11 am – 4 pm Skansie Brothers Park and Netshed, 3211 […]
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Proctor Season of Summer Fun Closes Out on September 7 With Historic Cushman Street Fair
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma community members are invited to celebrate the end of a sizzling summer full of outdoor events and family fun at the Historic Cushman Street Fair hosted by the North End Neighborhood Council on September 7, from 11 AM – 3 PM, at the intersection of North 21st and North Adams streets. The finale event […]
Fitch Ratings Outlook Upgrade Reaffirms City’s Sustainable Fiscal Path
TACOMA, Wash. – Fitch Ratings has upgraded its outlook for the City of Tacoma, from ‘AA’ to ‘AA+’, signaling its comfort that the City continues to be on a sustainable fiscal path. The City’s upgraded rating is just one notch below the highest rating possible which is ‘AAA’. The City of Tacoma’s upgraded rating is supported […]
Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s 14th Annual Samoa Cultural Week: A Resounding Success
Asia Pacific Cultural Center recently hosted its 14th Annual Samoa Cultural Week, drawing significant community interest and participation. The week-long event, held from July 21 to July 27, 2024, in various locations, was a vibrant celebration of Samoan culture, featuring a wide range of activities that showcased traditional Samoan customs, food, language, and arts. Event […]