The "Scoop"

Get the lowdown on what's happening in Tacoma for the week of May 10 - May 24 on "The Scoop". http://youtu.be/jreJRWNdwTs

Word on the street

An Ashley Furniture Home store will open in the former Borders Books site near Tacoma Mall in July. The store plans to hire 50-75 new employees. Ashley is the nation’s largest furniture chain with more than 400 stores nationwide.

Tacoma Sister Cities Council wins award

Kudos to the Tacoma Sister Cities Council for winning the Sister Cities International’s 2011 Innovation: Arts & Culture Award for a city with population between 100,001 and 500,000. The innovation awards recognize the accomplishments of outstanding community and individual sister city programs that promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation.

What's new with Vicci Martinez

Tacoma's very own Vicci Martinez was on the "Voice" last night performing her new song with Cee Lo Green. She'll be local on June 17 performing at Jazzbones. http://www.exit133.com/6822/new-vicci-martinez#c030724

Lights, camera, action!

"You Can’t Win" - an adaptation of a best selling memoir - is currently being filmed in downtown Tacoma, in and around Old City Hall, from now through May 3.

Get "The Scoop"

Get the lowdown on what's happening in Tacoma for the week of April 25 - May 9 on "The Scoop". http://youtu.be/bJja9L5Lcf0

Tacoma Ranks 12th for Peace

The Institute for Economics and Peace’s 2012 United States Peace Index ranks Tacoma as the twelfth most peaceful in the U.S. based on four indicators.

• Homicide rates (per 100,000)
• Violent crime rates (per 100.000)
• Incarceration rates (per 100,000)
• Number of police employees (per 100,000)

The study also finds a strong correlation between peace and economic opportunity, health, education, and social capital. Places ranked as peaceful also tended to have high levels of economic opportunities, better provision of basic services, and higher levels of educational attainment. Go Tacoma! For more information, visit  visionofhumanity.org

 

 

Get drawn into the Friday Frost Park chalk off!

Grab your chalk and head to Frost Park every Friday at noon from now until October to make or watch chalk art in action! Frost Park is located at 9th & Pacific Ave.

Sunday Funday at Wayzgoose Letterpress & Book Arts Extravaganza

This Sunday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at King’s Books you have the opportunity to attend one of the most unique events in Tacoma: Wayzgoose. For the eighth year, King’s Books will play host to the annual celebration of letter press and book arts. The festivities will include steamroller printing, opportunities to meet local printers and a chance to print your own keepsake, make paper creations, enter a raffle for 3’ x 3’ prints designed by local artists and/or screenprint on your own t-shirt or other fabric item. For more information, visit www.KingsBookstore.com/Wayzgoose

Biot, France becomes Tacoma’s newest sister city

On April 10, 2012, the Tacoma City Council approved Biot, France to be Tacoma’s newest sister city. This is Tacoma’s 12th sister city. The Tacoma-Biot Sister City Committee is accepting members who are interested in becoming involved with this new relationship. Contact Debbie Bingham, sister city coordinator, at debbie.bingham@cityoftacoma.org for more information.

Volunteer for the Planning Commission

The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission has a vacant “Environmental Community” position available for citizens with a background or interest in environmental matters. The term for the position begins immediately after appointment by the City Council and expires June 30, 2013.
To apply, contact Cindy DeGrosse, Mayor’s Office, 747 Market St., Room 1200, Tacoma, WA 98402, (253) 594-7848, or visit http://www.cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?hid=1834. To ensure consideration, applications are due no later than Wednesday, April 25, 2012.

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Get the lowdown on what's happening in Tacoma for the week of April 11- April 25 on "The Scoop".

Tacoma Sister Cities program awarded exchange funding

The City of Tacoma is one of seven U.S. cities selected by Sister Cities International to receive the Leading Asia: Renewing the U.S. and Japan Sister Cities Network exchange funding. The funding will enable a 10-day Tacoma delegation visit to our Japanese sister city, Kitakyushu.

New one-stop website for business community

If you are looking to start, grow or locate a business in Tacoma, check out www.tacomameansbusiness.com – the City’s new business resource website. Tacomameansbusiness.com provides up-to-date business information as well as free business assistance options in Tacoma.

Get "The Scoop"

Get the lowdown on what's happening in Tacoma for the week of March 29 - April 11 on "The Scoop".

Opportunities open to volunteer for Tacoma Arts Commission

The Tacoma City Council invites individuals who are knowledgeable and passionate about the arts (literary, visual and performing) to apply for the Tacoma Arts Commission. If you are interested in supporting, enhancing and providing leadership for the arts in Tacoma, this is a great opportunity. For more information about the Tacoma Arts Commission, go to www.tacomaculture.org and select “The Arts".

Celebrate the opening of the Lincoln Avenue corridor on April 2

Join the Port of Tacoma and City of Tacoma to celebrate the opening of the Lincoln Avenue corridor on Monday, April 2, 2012, from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Gog-le-hi-te Wetland (near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Stewart Street).

The Lincoln Avenue Corridor is a vital link between downtown Tacoma and the Port. It includes the City’s Lincoln Avenue Bridge, completed this past December, and the Port’s Lincoln Avenue Grade Separation, completed last summer.

This is an outdoor event. Attendees are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear, to dress for the weather and to park at Cascade Sierra Solutions, 2202 Stewart St.

Museum of Glass names new executive director/curator

The Board of Trustees of the Museum of Glass has announced the appointment of Susan Warner as executive director/curator. As director, Warner will oversee the continuing development of the Museum of Glass as it begins its tenth year of operation. Opened in 2002, the Museum has attracted 1.8 million visitors from all 50 states and 75 countries. In July, the Museum will celebrate its 10 year anniversary.

Celebrity Cake Studio makes a move

The Celebrity Cake Studio left its longtime home at Freighthouse Square for a new location at 314 E. 26th Street in the Dome District. Not only is this bakery making a move physically, but they're also planning to be on the move with Cake Mobile! If you are having a craving for a sweet treat, keep your eye out for a lavender mobile bakery. www.celebritycakestudio.com

Get "The Scoop"

Get the lowdown on what's happening in Tacoma for the week of March 15- March 28 on "The Scoop".