TACOMA, Wash. – Work to modernize Council Chambers – an important hub supporting the City of Tacoma’s ongoing efforts to better serve residents, businesses, and community partners – is complete. In the Council Chambers’ new configuration, a large conference table now sits in front of the dais to facilitate deeper, face-to-face conversations between the City […]
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The Wonderful “Cabaret” in Olympia Review
The new Cabaret Theatre at Harlequin was amazing. What a treat. The musicians were in a curved balcony above the stage and did an incredible job. We loved the pineapple shaped stage lights that gave off just enough yellow glow to set the mood. The emcee is played by Adam Rennie. Adam joined us from […]
Artist Lily Martina Lee presents ‘The Great Basin Murders’ at Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma, WA — The Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) invites all members and media guests to an engaging event featuring artist Lily Lee and her thought-provoking work, “The Great Basin Murders.” Event Details: “The Great Basin Murders” is a captivating series that delves into the mysteries of unsolved homicides from the 1970s to 1990s. These cases involve […]
Cars & Cigars at LeMay – America’s Car Museum
Submitted by Jake Welk, America’s Automotive Trust. Tacoma, WA (July 3, 2024) –In just one month from today, LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) is set to host their beloved annual summer event – Cars & Cigars. The event, which takes place on Saturday, August 3 from 6-11pm, is a Latin-inspired outdoor event that is […]
City Council Approves $1.5 Million Investment in Planned New Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center Facility
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council voted to authorize the execution of a financing arrangement with the Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center in the amount of $1.5 million budgeted from the Urban Development Action Grant Fund for the development and construction of a new facility. This new facility will help the Hope Center consolidate […]
South 45th Street – Between South Thompson Avenue and South K Streets – Closed for Maintenance July 8-15
TACOMA, Wash. – South 45th Street – between South Thompson Avenue and South K Streets – are scheduled to close for maintenance July 8-15 through the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members
City Continues to Support Residents as Temperatures Climb into the 90s
TACOMA, Wash. – With temperatures anticipated to rise into the 90s for several days starting Sunday, July 7, the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department will continue to deploy outreach teams and volunteers to provide unsheltered individuals with access to water and masks. Cooling centers will also open throughout Tacoma. The City of […]
July 16 Workshop on Doing Business With the City of Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minorities, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is hosting a workshop on doing business with the City of Tacoma. The workshop will be conducted in a hybrid […]
Residents Encouraged to Prepare as Temperatures Rise
TACOMA, Wash. – With temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s anticipated starting July 5, the City of Tacoma is encouraging residents to prepare for the heat. Residents are also encouraged to keep an eye on older adults, people with health concerns and children in their households, as these individuals are at a greater […]