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Check out the Sculptures from the Historic Preservation Kickoff Party

Historic Preservation Month began on May 1st with a proclamation by Mayor Woodards during a city council meeting. The real kickoff party was a few days later though on the 5th when Earthwise Architectural Salvage held a handmade craft fair and salvage sculpture competition.

Come Out and Celebrate Juneteenth in Tacoma

There’s a lot going on in Tacoma today and we thought it would be helpful to collect everything we’ve heard...

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.

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...

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.

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.

Food, Fun, and a Salvage Art Competition: Your Saturday Plans are Sorted

On any given day a visit to Earthwise Architectural Salvage means combing through vintage treasures, hunting for the perfect piece, and dreaming up DIY creations.

Forget Hibachi, Mandolin Restaurant and Steak House Has the Teppanyaki You’re Looking For

There are few dining experiences that thrill the taste buds while entertaining the diner quite like teppanyaki

Free Meals For Kids!

Photos by Russ Carmack If you’re the parent or guardian of a child in the Tacoma School District, you’re likely...

Get Out of Town: Photo Proof the Combine Demolition Derby is Worth the Road Trip

Every year on the second weekend in June, the small town of Lind in Eastern Washington triples in size and puts on one of the best shows anywhere around the Pacific Northwest.

Grit City Fights for Beard Champion Title Versus Oregon, The World

Spend any longer than a few minutes with the guys from the Grit City Society Of Beards and you're bound to learn a thing or two about beards. They're passionate dudes, full of knowledge on mutton chops, whalers, whiskerinas and beyond.

Grit City Magazine Has a New Home and We’re Super Pumped About It

Working 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.

A Note on Hard Copy 30

Letter to the Editor: Who Can Afford Death in Times Like These?

Waste Management – of the Human Body

What Does It Mean to Be Patriotic?

Dramatic Photos from the Slamfest Demolition Derby