Tacoma

TACOMA, Wash – Community members now have five additional “visioning workshop” events, including a virtual workshop via Zoom, where their ideas about Tacoma’s long-term future and strategic vision take center stage. The public comments and ideas gathered at the nine workshop events in May and June will, along with the One Tacoma Online Ideas Wall, […]

TACOMA, Wash. – Community members can make this summer a season of walkable, family-friendly fun in Tacoma’s North End with the new Proctor Blocks: Open Streets Events series, starting June 1. The City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Planning Program is partnering with local organizations to host pedestrian-friendly street fairs and activities. This summer event series was inspired […]

Habitat for Humanity announcement. Rev. Dr. Gary Petersen has deep roots in the history of Tacoma Habitat. He was approached to serve on the board in the 90s and has seen the organization through a number of changes—from the shift to concrete slab foundations, building up a Global Village program for international builds, navigating new […]

Downtown On the Go is excited to announce the next walk in the Walk Tacoma series, focusing on Maritime History and Conservation of the Thea Foss Waterway. The walk will commence at Courthouse Square and will feature an insightful conversation with representatives from the Center for Urban Waters about the history and ongoing conservation initiatives […]

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Habitat for Humanity announcement. Upon the passing of Frank Lewis—the organization’s first construction manager—a group of Habitat’s faithful decided to do something big to honor his legacy. Inspired by an anonymous donor, the group set out to sponsor a home in Frank’s name. But it wouldn’t be just any Habitat home. For Frank, it is the organization’s first-ever […]

The Tropical Reef Aquarium will reopen on June 14 after extensive restoration and repair of critical animal-care structures, habitats, and life support systems. When guests walk back through the aquarium doors, they may not immediately notice those behind-the-scenes updates, but they will see new shark species, vibrant fish, and exciting new animals in a refreshed space.  Meet […]