TACOMA, Wash. – On Wednesday, June 5, the City of Tacoma Planning Commission made its final recommendation on the Home In Tacoma package, moving it forward to the City Council to begin the final phase of the process this summer. The formal letter of recommendation, the findings and recommendations report, and other supporting documentation for […]
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22nd Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition Opens June 25 in The Gallery at TCC
Celebrate local art and artists at TCC’s 22nd Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition! This year’s exhibition features work by 32 local artists. Reception: July 17, 4-6 p.m. Salon Discussion: July 17, 6-8 p.m. Building 4 at Tacoma Community College, The Gallery is located near the corner of 12th and Mildred. Summer hours are Monday – […]
Summer lunch program provides free meals and fun activities for Tacoma youth
Metro Parks’ Summer Playground and Lunch program is putting the final touches on their activity bins for 10 weeks of fun and games in Tacoma parks across the city. Starting June 24, all children 18 years of age and younger can receive a free sack lunch at 10 different locations Monday through Friday. The locations […]
DOTG Presents the Tacoma Youth Symphony and Friends July 10 Walk
Tacoma, WASH – Join us for the Tacoma Youth Symphony and Friends Walk, a vibrant event celebrating the musical culture of downtown Tacoma. This 0.5-mile walk, led by the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association (TYSA), will take place from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Wednesday, July 10. The walk will begin at Theater on the Square […]
Save the Date: MOSAIC festival returns to Wright Park
Great news for summer festival fans! MOSAIC (formerly Ethnic Fest) returns to Wright Park in Tacoma on July 27 and 28 (12-7 pm)! This free festival continues its 36-year tradition of bringing together a kaleidoscope of dance, music, art, food and family fun, set under the shady trees of Wright Park. Volunteers Needed Participate in […]
City of Tacoma Receives $1.94M to Support Residential Transition from Fossil Fuels to Clean, Energy-Efficient Appliances
The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded $1.94 million to the City of Tacoma as part of the state’s Home Electrification Appliance Rebates (HEAR) grant program. Funded by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, these rebates will be provided through a partnership with Tacoma Power. These grant funds are designed to help income-constrained residents transition from […]
The DuPont City Council June 25 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on June 25 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Melodie And the Crow
Whenever I have a meeting with a friend or someone I want to learn more from, I go to the my favorite coffee shop. But sometimes, just sometimes, I like to simply nurse my paper cup of coffee (with milk) and sip and listen . . . sip and listen. The listen and attraction part […]
Pierce County Animal Shelter Launches Fundraiser for Mobile Veterinary Unit to Meet Growing Demand
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County announces the launch of a fundraising campaign to acquire a mobile veterinary unit, aimed at meeting the increasing demand for veterinary services within the community. This mobile veterinary unit will enable the shelter to provide essential veterinary care […]