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There are lots of small critters that live out their lives among us. But bigger ones aren't often seen in such densely populated areas. More »
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Thanks to downtown attorney and KFnet friend Erik Bjornson for sending in the following post: Just over 10 years ago, Tacoma passed the billboard ordinance to stop the proliferation of billboards throughout Tacoma which had spread into neighborhoods, downtown, and business centers. The billboard owners were given 10 years to recuperate their investment through this depreciation period. More »
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KFnet friend Michael pointed out that on his walk to work he saw some activity over at the old Elks building. Though it's not be full-scale renovation just yet, movement is being made. More »
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KOMO TV held a local blogger meet-up last night and a proud contingent of Tacoma's finest on the web carpooled up to join in the fun. After receiving an evite about a week ago a few of us got in touch and settled with the notion "If you go, I'll go." Ensie, Frinklin, jenyum and I go there eventually after a slight detour scenic tour through Queen Anne. More »
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Along with squirrels in the attic, little birds can be quite informative creatures for local bloggers like me. Well, now our household includes such a creature but, I assure you, it wasn't acquired for its tip-generating potential. More »
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Well I ended a super busy day Saturday and joined No Rhubarb's frinklin for a great night out at a Rainiers game. The visiting Zooperstars morbidly drew us there mainly because of our shared aversion to all things mascot. More »
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My Saturday this weekend started off with a cool morning stroll around Proctor. What made that day different was that the main streets were closed off and I was enjoying my first Proctor Arts Festival. More »
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While out snapping shots of that great new mural yesterday, I also peeked in to see how Nick-n-Willy's is coming along. A note on their window clued me in a bit. More »
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Sarah's been away for a deserved vacation with a couple girlfriends in Cabo since last Thursday and I miss her. Over the weekend, however, I discovered something new and unusual. More »
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The Tacoma Photo Gang is continuing their passion for pics tonight by getting together for the group's third Beans & Seens. They meet at least once a month to take photos and once to talk photos. More »
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Yea, I know it's a bit like wishing it to myself but it's more a shout-out to the others that have helped make the site possible. One year to the day since official launch and FeedTacoma.com has grown. More »
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So it appears repeated calls on the local Internets to enhance local "Constitutions Matter" billboards have been heeded. A couple tips led me to five such altered signs. More »
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Knowing my love for SoDo as you do you can imagine seeing a menu posted for Mary's Burger Bistro had me pretty pumped. Best part is it looks pretty good, too. More »
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I like art and I likes my internet. Now I can get both over at the Tacoma Art Museum! More »
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Funkoma Vintage in the Dome District on 26th wants help making a home of their building. They're going to open their facade to anyone who wants to slap some paint on it. More »
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Last weekend's Hotrod-a-rama was really impressive. I haven't been to one until this year and was blown away by all the cars. More »
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Just got an email with a link over to a Girl Trouble video. It's for a song called "My Hometown" and it's pretty solid. More »
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After enjoying a bit of the opening night of Showcase Tacoma we headed over to TAM for their shindig. Sarah, In-Tacoma's Michael and I walked into the presenting of awards of the iron artist contest. More »
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This year Showcase Tacoma scaled back the physical size a bit but still had plenty to offer. There was art all over and music in the air. More »
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After a great day out at Showcase Tacoma on Saturday Sarah and I met up with Angela and Steve for dinner. While in the restaurant parking lot I noticed something I'd never seen before that intrigued me. More »
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FeedTacoma.com had its first birthday last week and, to celebrate this week, is giving away $75 worth of local gift certificates. You just have to reply to the contest post in the forums and you're entered. More »
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The Red Hot [ map ] opens today and tonight at 6pm we're gonna fill the place up. Now that their menu is posted, I'm pretty stoked. More »
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The last photo safari inside Old City Hall was a great time. Next up is the old National Guard Armory. More »
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Chris Miller's baby The Red Hot opened yesterday on 6th Ave. Thanks to a little bit of forum-based organization we helped bring a good-sized group of people to the new bar and hot dog joint last night. More »
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That lovely old brick building at S. 7th and Sprague that used to house a Wonderbread/Hostess thrift shop is going up for bid. More »
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The Tacoma photo group over on Flickr is heading out tomorrow to the Hilltop area of town. They're hoping to enjoy the morning snapping shots of an area quickly becoming the place to be. More »
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Just got back from my first visit to the Glass Roots Festival downtown. I've missed it previously but finally made it down this time around. More »
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A new website on the scene created by Brian Dorsey from Seattle aims to break folks out of the comfort zones and meet new people. The site is called Noonhat and is a fun concept. More »
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I posted a note in the FeedTacoma forums but wanted to also do so here. Mary's Burger Bistro isn't opening 'til this Wednesday, 8/22. More »
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Today is our primary election. Here's a list of polling places and if you're voting by mail be sure to have it post marked today or drop it by an express booth somewhere since they're open from 7am-8pm today. More »
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I had a chance to finally meet the woman behind Mary's Burger Bistro. We've been swapping emails for the last couple months and it was great for her to make time for me the day before opening. More »
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After numerous weekend morning attempts at breakfast with no luck Sarah and I were finally able to make it to Old Milwaukee Cafe [ map ] for lunch. The place is small and we're not early risers enough to beat the weekend rush. More »
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I started my first day exposure to the new Mary's Burger Bistro at about 7am today. I placed my order at their charming walk-up window then headed inside to wait. More »
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Last Saturday the Tacoma Photo Gang got together in Upper Tacoma/Hilltop. The place is rich with some great buildings and will certainly be changing over the next few years. More »
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Marty Campbell posted a conciliatory letter on his homepage. In it he congratulates the two candidates in his race moving on to the general election and he asks for your donations. More »
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Last night was definitely a good night for baseball. Certainly the weather and dollar beer and hot dog night drew a couple full parking lots worth of people to the Rainiers vs. More »
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Heard from a co-worker and an article in the News Tribune that those transponders used for tolls across the Narrows will soon cost new customers some money. Each sticker will cost $12 and a new license plate mounted monstrosity will be $30. More »
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Yea, they may want to consider a different font. I'm just sayin'. More »
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If someone told you, fair Tacoma, that the LeMay car museum promised to dazzle anyone passing through Tacoma was to start construction this winter, would you believe them? Well don't. More »
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There are some beautiful murals around Hilltop as I was happy to notice while out with the Photo Gang a couple weekends ago. According to the following press release, however, I'm going to have to update that murals map I've been toying with. More »
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Lots of food related stuff going on this week in town. It was great news to finally get word yesterday about hello, cupcake's opening. More »
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Tacoma's Central Neighborhood Council (CNC) is looking for a new board member. They have one seat available and are always looking for alternates. More »
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After organizing a bit a few of us local blogger types got together to try the new Greek restaurant Opa! just past Pearl on Sixth Ave. More »
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And I say "first" because it won't be my last. Wow. More »
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