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North Downtown Subarea Plan Kicks Off: Get Involved
Coming up on May 29, you’ve got the chance to be involved in planning the future of Tacoma’s north downtown; the City is kicking-off the North Downtown Subarea and Environmental Impact Statement process with a public meeting.
The subarea planning and EIS processes will result in a long-term plan
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How Do We Honor the History of the Tacoma Totem Pole?
The Tacoma Totem Pole that stands in Fireman’s Park has decayed to the point that it is no longer structurally sound. After 110 years exposed to the elements, the pole is showing its age with rotted wood that could give way in an earthquake or a strong wind. While the City explores different
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Tacoma City Council Meeting - May 21, 2013
The meeting began with a moment of silence for Tacoma firefighter Albert Nejmeh, who collapsed while working at the scene of a medical emergency on May 14, later passing away. Nejmeh was a 12 year veteran of the Tacoma Fire Department. He was well-respected will be greatly missed. A public
Read moreBike Racks for Proctor Hit Speed Bump
For two years now, Zach Oulette has been working on a project to design, produce, and install a pair of new bike racks near where the Proctor Farmers’ Market sets up every Saturday morning. Zach is there most weekends with his mother, Cheryl, selling the pork, chicken, duck, beef, and other meats they raise on their farm. Zach noticed that there seemed to be a shortage of bike parking for market-goers, and decided to make it his Eagle Scout project to fix that…
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Caring to a Tee Golf Tournament
7th Annual Catholic Community Services “Caring to a Tee” Golf Tournament. Proceeds to benefit Homeless Services: Hospitality Kitchen, Tacoma Avenue Shelter, Nativity House, and Phoenix Housing Network. Together these programs provide the largest, most comprehensive and compassionate outreach to
Read moreTacoma Runners - Guadelajara en Mayo
The Tacoma Runners close out the month of Mexican and nearly Mexican - or in at least one case, not Mexican at all - bars this week with an easy 3-mile run from Guadalajara on 6th Avenue. The concept is simple: jog, order adult beverages and have fun. All are welcome! 21+ in the bar. More
Read moreTacoma Runners Saturday 5k
Come on out before all the fair weather runners start! Join us for Tacoma Runners Saturday 5k # 21.You know the routine by now - register, complete your profile, print your barcode, then come out and run.
THE ROUTE
Our primary 5k route is in Point Defiance Park along Five Mile Drive. The
Read moreProctor Farmers Market Young at Heart Celebration
The Proctor Farmers’ Market is celebrating the Young at Heart this Saturday, May 25 with vendor discounts and free tote bags* to customers age 55-years and older.
Thirty-seven of 43 vendors are offering discounts or free items to qualifying customers. Signs will be posted at each tent describing
Read moreKeith Musig is at the Art House Cafe!
Keith Musig will play solo Jazz and Blues guitar on Saturday, May 25th, from 8:00-11:00pm at the New Art House Cafe in Tacoma.
I’ll be playing a couple sets of Vocal and instrumental Jazz and Blues. Come listen to some great tunes and check out the new cafe!
Read moreCommunity Meeting: North Downtown Subarea Plan & EIS
In partnership with Bates Technical College, the City of Tacoma is developing a long-range Subarea Plan and area-wide State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Environmental Impact Statement addressing future development in the North Downtown. As the second largest city in the Puget Sound region,
Read moreAssemblage Theater’s production of “Bluebeard.”
25 years after the end of the world as we know it, four girls are brought up in an abandoned church, never allowed out by an enigmatic and mysterious woman named Blue. A dark, creepy and beautifully written play about parenthood, political subjugation, gender politics and the apocalypse. A
Read moreTacoma Runners Trails Day @ Point Defiance
A lot of us use the trails at Point Defiance. A lot. So here’s a great chance to give back to improve the park.
We are putting together a team of Tacoma Runners to participate in the annual Metro Parks Trails Day. They need volunteers to do maintenance and restoration work on the trails, so we
Read moreMake RR Anderson Draw a Hyper-Local Political Cartoon Just 4 You
You know, it’s open season on political cartoons now that the filing deadline has passed ...
Read more at EbayHelp Fund Squeak & Squawk 2013
Squeak & Squawk, a Tacoma based 5 day music festival, is looking to return in 2013 and they need your help. The kickstarter is setup. The video is online. Check it out and help make it happen.
Read more at KickstarterPierce County operations consolidation could affect Tacoma office market
Pierce County may consolidate its operations in a new building on Pacific. Really? New construction?
Read more at Puget Sound Business JournalCommission unanimously approves Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll hike
Prices are going up on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. It’s official. Start saving those quarters.
Read more at The News TribuneHilltop’s Le Donut C’est Magnifique!
We’ve driven pass this sign for years. Maybe we should stop next time, because ... donuts.
Read more at Post DefianceHilltop Workplace Garden Prompts New Enterprise
We’re suckers for gardens in unused places. A parking pad? Absolutely!
Read more at Tacoma WeeklyShake Shake Shake: Contemplating Comestibles and Desire
The most straightforward review of Shake Shake Shake we’ve read yet. Mmm ... burgers.
Read more at Post DefianceE1 MLK/Hilltop Link Rail “NEW TACOMA” Conspiracy Alert!
If you yell gentrification in a crowded Tacoma room full of hipsters, what happens? RR Anderson. LINK. Gentrification. Sound Transit. Hilltop. All sorts of good Tacoma conspiracy material here.
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