Illustrations by Jacob Fernandez When thinking about waste management, we don’t bat an eye at the cost. It’s something we learn from...
Photos by Sierra Hartman You’ve heard it a thousand times: 1. Landlord leaves building empty 2. Community transforms vacant building into desperately...
In the shadows of the death and dying industry, where compassion meets mortality, lies an often-overlooked narrative of dedication. A key group...
Story by Nina Hartman, Photos by Sierra Hartman As House Elf for Grit City Magazine, a LOT of emails about our city’s...
So there you are, ogling the new Tacoma Film Festival program, giddy with anticipation but frozen with indecision. So many interesting films,...
“Hey, maybe we should start making a print magazine instead of just the online stuff.” “Yea, good idea. How hard can it...
Photos courtesy of CJK Community Homes and by Sierra Hartman Every time you move through the city, you’re likely to see many...
While the world spins in its chaotic dance, pets remain the steadfast stars in our earthly existence, teaching us the timeless art...
To some, this article may be controversial, uncomfortable and unsightly. As a passionate Death Doula and Grief Specialist, my hope writing this...
The Howdy Bagel shop was the most anticipated opening since the extra lanes of I-5. The branding, the product photography, the messaging,...
The City of Tacoma, alongside the Tacoma Small Business Association, is taking a radical approach to boost the local economy—Nudity. And it...
By Patrick Sugrue, Director of Communications, AFSCME Council 28/WFSE Photos courtesy of AFSCME Council 28 (WFSE) The fundamental right for workers to...















