A Rare Look at the McNeil Island Prison
January 26, 2019Less than three miles from the beaches of Chambers Bay lies one of the most unfamiliar and inaccessible places in all of Washington State. This is the Alcatraz of the Puget Sound. Unless you were a prisoner, a guard, or a family member of either, it’s unlikely you’ve ever seen the island up close. Over…
Where to Go for the Best Christmas Light Displays in Tacoma 2018
December 20, 2018Everyone has their favorite Christmas light houses in Tacoma but sometimes they’re hard to find in unfamiliar neighborhoods. So we built on our list from last year and put together a new treasure map of all the best light displays around Tacoma. You can plug this map into your phone or just cruise by the…
Grit City Magazine Has a New Home and We’re Super Pumped About It
December 18, 2018Working out of bars around Tacoma was fun for a while. However, having an actual place to work that doesn’t involve closing out a tab at the end of the day has some definite advantages. So when we found out that Alma Mater had a coworking space upstairs, we were intrigued. The Workshop, as it’s…
Everything You Need to Know About the Tacoma Night Market’s New Home
November 20, 2018The Tacoma Night Market is no longer happening at the Drake building on Pac Ave. But fear not! They got a new permanent spot at Alma Mater and it’s gonna be better than ever. To kick off the new location with a proper celebration, November’s Night Market will actually be two nights, Friday the…
It’s Time to Put South Tacoma Way On Your To-Do List
September 26, 2018After Surge South Tacoma generously supported the printing of our first hard copy magazine, we met up with them to talk about their new digs on the corner of 54th and South Tacoma Way. After renovating this 100-year-old building, Surge South opened its doors to those looking for co-working space in August. At any given…