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The Path Less Beaten Part 1: Exploring Tacoma’s Hidden Trails

To be perfectly honest, most of these trails are not going to appeal to most people. Almost all of them are overgrown, hard to navigate, and at least a little bit dangerous. Tacoma has a number of well maintained trails that are perfectly good for an afternoon stroll with the family. Read More

Here’s the Story Behind the New Point Defiance Movie

Our beloved Point Defiance has made it to the silver screen! producer Mark Sayre, coupled with the co-writing talents of... Read More

Skate-at-home order: How Skateboarders are Handling the Quarantine

For the past few weeks, the people of Washington have been living under a stay-at-home order in an effort to... Read More

6 Upsides to Coronavirus Shutting Down the PNW

Shit’s gettin’ real you guys*. UW Tacoma sent all their students home, your kid’s friend’s birthday party got canceled, even... Read More

Did You See the Orcas in Tacoma Today?

Not only was the entire city of Tacoma out enjoying the sun today, but some visiting orcas decided to come hang out on the waterfront as well. Read More

A little Backstory on Monkeyshines in Tacoma

If you’ve ever explained the concept of Monkeyshines to someone outside of Tacoma, there’s a good chance they just didn’t... Read More

Pulling Back the Curtain: Grit City Magazine Needs Some Help

via GIPHY “Hey maybe we should start making a print magazine instead of just the online stuff.” “Yea, good idea.... Read More

Spinning Gold From Grit: Alchemy Skateboards Destigmatizes At-Risk Youth

The teens of Tacoma’s court system all have one thing in common: they got caught. Otherwise, as Taylor Woodruff sees... Read More

We Threw a Party and It Didn’t Suck

When we talk to people about the magazine they’re often surprised to hear that there’s only two of us running... Read More

If You’ve Ever Wanted to Try Sailing, This Is Your Chance

On any given day when the sun’s out, you’re guaranteed to see at least a handful of sailboats out on... Read More

Eight-ish Things to Know About McMenamins Elks Temple

The buildup to McMenamins Elks Temple‘s opening has been impressive. It’s been a decade since the property was first purchased, and... Read More

Where to Go for the Best Christmas Light Displays in Tacoma 2018

Everyone has their favorite Christmas light houses in Tacoma but sometimes they’re hard to find in unfamiliar neighborhoods. Read More

Tacoma Made Its Voice Heard: Black Lives Matter

To Protect and Serve

Hey Tacoma, It’s Time to Capture Your Pandemic Stories for Posterity

The Path Less Beaten Part 1: Exploring Tacoma’s Hidden Trails

Here’s the Story Behind the New Point Defiance Movie

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The Path Less Beaten Part 1: Exploring Tacoma’s Hidden Trails

Here’s the Story Behind the New Point Defiance Movie

Skate-at-home order: How Skateboarders are Handling the Quarantine

6 Upsides to Coronavirus Shutting Down the PNW

Did You See the Orcas in Tacoma Today?

A little Backstory on Monkeyshines in Tacoma

Pulling Back the Curtain: Grit City Magazine Needs Some Help

Spinning Gold From Grit: Alchemy Skateboards Destigmatizes At-Risk Youth

We Threw a Party and It Didn’t Suck

If You’ve Ever Wanted to Try Sailing, This Is Your Chance

Eight-ish Things to Know About McMenamins Elks Temple

Where to Go for the Best Christmas Light Displays in Tacoma 2018