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5 Hand-Picked Tacoma Podcast Episodes To Give a Listen To

Think of this as your handy guide to getting started in the Tacoma podcast scene. Rather than direct you to pages all willy nilly, we've asked podcast network Channel 253 to curate not only a list of great podcasts, but the very best episodes they've heard from each. Read More

Everything You Need to Know About the Tacoma Night Market’s New Home

The 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. Read More

If You Haven’t Been to the Tacoma Night Market, You’re Missing the F Out

It’s no secret Tacoma is full of creative people making awesome stuff. The fact they all gather up in a beautiful old brick building on Pac Ave every month is not quite so well known, however. Read More

Who’s Ready to Run the Toughest 3/4 Mile in Tacoma?

There's no other 3/4 mile in Tacoma quite like the deceptively short distance it takes to run the stairs at Stadium High School—all 1,628 of them. Read More

7 Date Night Ideas That Are Tacoma AF

With views for days and a lively arts culture, there's more to do in Tacoma on a date night than the old wine and dine. Here we take a look at seven alternatives to your typical restaurant meal that'll have you feeling all kinds of Tacoman. Read More

Here’s Your Last Chance to See the Inside of the Northwest Costume Shop

Last November, an electrical fire ripped through the center of the 90 year old building on 6th Ave. that had been the home of Northwest Costume since 1982. Most of the costumes were damaged or destroyed and the business has been closed since then. 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’s Buffalo Soldiers Museum Packs Big History into a Small Space

The 9th and 10th Horse Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers Museum stirred up a lot of emotions as I walked among its exhibits. There was admiration, fascination, sympathy, and a bit of anger—sometimes a lot of anger. Read More

Less Stuff, More Memories: 5 Sweet Experience Gifts for Tacomans

Ready to say enough is enough with all of the stuff? Join the many who are leaning toward gifting their loved ones experiences for the holidays rather than the same old slippers, sweaters and sure-to-be-regifted crap. Read More

A Meat-Eater and a Vegetarian Order an Impossible Burger

A meat-eater and a vegetarian walk into Rhein Haus Tacoma's bar. The pair, who've been friends for a decade, slide into a booth and admire the soft glow of the establishment's holiday lights. 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

FabLab Provides the Space and the Tools to Transform Imagination Into Reality

If you live in Tacoma, chances are good that you've passed by FabLab without ever realizing it. That's a shame, my friend, because it's one of the most interesting businesses in the city. Read More

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

You Might Not Expecto a Tacoma Harry Potter Page, But Here We Are

Who’s That Masked Guy Dancing on 6th Ave?

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1934 Tacoma: A Deathbed Gift From Smith to the Kumasaka Kids

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