TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council unanimously approved a resolution on August 6, 2024 to confer the honorary street name “Bill Evans Place” for North 27th Street, between Proctor and Madison Streets. Bill Evans was a community and civic leader who advocated for walkable urban communities and spent countless hours supporting small businesses. He dedicated […]
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Link 1 and 2 Line fares changing August 30
Starting Friday, Aug. 30, the regular adult fare for Link light rail will be $3. This flat fare will replace Sound Transit’s distance-based fares, which range from $2.25 to $3.50. One-way fares for the T Line in Tacoma will remain $2. Also starting Aug. 30, the price for an Adult ORCA day pass will drop […]
Clothing Swap
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. August 31st @ 11am-3pmTHS Museum406 Tacoma Ave S Join Tacoma Historical Society for our Clothing Swap Fundraiser! Bring your gently used, clean clothing to trade in for new-to-you styles. There will be clothing for all ages including shoes, accessories, vintage and contemporary styles! While your here, check out our exhibit […]
Tacoma Venues & Events Director Adam Cook Named International Association of Venue Managers Board Chair
TACOMA, Wash. – The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) announces the appointment of Adam Cook, CVE, as the Chair of the IAVM Board of Directors. Cook, a seasoned industry professional with over 20 years of experience in managing public assembly facilities, will lead the 100-year-old organization and its worldwide mission to educate, advocate for, […]
Summer Concert at Franke Tobey Jones – Wally & the Beaves
Submitted by Christine Hall. Join us on August 22 (6:30-7:30 pm) on the front lawn of Franke Tobey Jones for a Summer Concert – Wally & the Beaves! 6:30pm to 7:30 pm. Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, blankets and picnic! Free to the Public. Park on the Street. 5340 N. Bristol Street, Tacoma. Wally […]
Tacoma Venues & Events Presents SkillShops Series: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access in Events
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Venues & Events (TVE) continues its innovative SkillShops series with the upcoming workshop “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access in Events.” Scheduled for August 19 at 11 a.m., this session will offer invaluable insights and practical tools to foster more inclusive and equitable community events. The SkillShop will feature a panel of […]
Restaurant 101 Workshop Highlights Insights From Local Restaurant Owners on August 28
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department is hosting a Restaurant 101 Workshop on August 28, from 4 – 6 PM, at Edison Square (5415 S. Tacoma Way). The event will feature local restaurant owners who will provide their insights into starting and growing a restaurant or food and beverage […]
Anticipated Maintenance Work on East I Street and East 45th Street
TACOMA, Wash. – East I Street – between East 51st and East 52nd streets – is scheduled to close for maintenance August 15-22 and East 45th Street – between East I and East K streets – is scheduled to close for maintenance August 20-27. This work is part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. It is weather-dependent, and […]
Morning Coffee and Open Discussions on the Port of Tacoma
When I saw there was going to be a special morning coffee gathering featuring Port of Tacoma Commissioners Kristin Ang and John McCarthy, I jumped right to it. I had already had coffee with Port of Tacoma Commissioner Dick Marzano and we had a ball talking about his relatives and our friends, but I don’t […]