The military community is invited to meet with recruiters from more than 60 private and government employers at an in-person job and resource fair. The event is free and open to members and families in all branches of the military: active duty, National Guard, Reserves and veterans, as well as Department of Defense employees. Full-time […]
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East 55th Street – Between East McKinley Avenue and East K Street – Closed for Maintenance July 15-24
TACOMA, Wash. – East 55th Street – between East McKinley Avenue and East K Street – is scheduled to close for maintenance July 15 – 24 through the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff […]
The Downtown Tacoma Block Party Returns This August
Submitted by the Downtown Tacoma Partnership. Tacoma, WA – Wednesday, July 10, 2024 – The Downtown Tacoma Partnership is thrilled to host the 2nd annual Downtown Tacoma Block Party presented by J-Squared Investments & MJRDevelopment. Celebrate summer in the heart of the City of Destiny at this free community event open to all ages. Enjoy […]
The votes are in: meet Pepper
Meet Pepper, a one-month-old sea lion pup at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Adoring fans voted online for her name, chosen from a slate of four names offered by keepers at the Tacoma zoo. Out of more than 10,500 votes, Pepper was a clear winner, with 31% of the vote, and the runner-ups were Rosa […]
Art on the Ave Festival Returns to 6th Avenue on July 21
Submitted by Angela Jossy. Tacoma, WA – The highly anticipated Art on the Ave Festival is set to take place on July 21st from noon to 7 PM, transforming 6th Avenue between Alder and State streets into a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community. Produced by the 6th Ave Business District, this year’s festival promises […]
TGA Golf Tournaments, Sharks and Rays at the Zoo, and Summer Block Party at Eastside
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MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital recipient of $1M grant from Umpqua Bank and the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
Submitted by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. TACOMA, Wash. — Today (July 10, 2024), MultiCare Mary Bridge’s Children’s Hospital received a $1 million grant from Umpqua Bank and the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation to support the construction of a new, state-of-the art pediatric hospital. This new grant renews a 30-year partnership and longstanding philanthropic commitment between […]
Beautiful The Carole King Musical – Review
Months and months ago my youngest son’s sister-in-law had just seen the stage production of “Beautiful The Carole King Musical” at the Village Theatre in Issaquah. She recommended the live theatre. However the musical was sold out as was the Seattle area production. When I saw that Tacoma Musical Playhouse was scheduling the live theatre […]
Ruston Way History Tour, July 13
Tacoma History Comes Alive will host a Ruston Way History Tour on Saturday, July 13 from 2-3pm. The event will take place at Northern Fish Company, 2201 Ruston Way, Tacoma. A beautiful stretch of Commencement Bay, Ruston Way has been home to the well-loved Top of The Ocean restaurant, Fourth of July celebrations, Cummings Boat […]