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Charlie McManus' new spot on Sixth Ave. called Crown Bar has a new facade up where the former Gary's Steakout used to be. More »
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The last couple of weeks have yielded a bumper crop of tasty, tiny roma tomatoes from our small urban garden. Fresh off the vine they're like candy to me. More »
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The demand is there and Puget Sound Pizza will now serve breakfast 7 days a week. Here's a note from Jim: ...due to increased downtown demand Puget Sound Pizza will begin serving breakfast seven days a week Wednesday September 12, 2007. More »
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"Is this some kind of cruel joke? ! More »
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Last night the earth and sky rumbled over Tacoma. A great thunderstorm and associated squall slammed into us. More »
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Last Tuesday I had the privilege to join a group of other local photographers for a safari inside the National Guard Armory. The nearly 100 year old building made for a rich subject. More »
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The BE Daily is reporting that the Murray Morgan Bridge will be closed tomorrow between 7am and 5pm and next Wednesday and Thursday. Sounds like some overdue work is to be done replacing cables that hold up million pound each counterweights. More »
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Will the new Hotel Murano (in the old Sheraton) sport a large outdoor sculpture when it's ready in November of this year? A flyer for the brokerage company leasing the restaurant space at the top of the building shows a rendering of the outdoor art. More »
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The undisclosed location for this event has been disclosed. Head down to Tollefson Plaza today between 10am and 2pm. More »
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Though the Plaza proper was full of post-runner related booths and such (see Bank to Bay) he group putting on the "I Am Curious... Yellow" art yard sale had a great spot in the green grass. More »
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Paid my first visit to downtown's Matador restaurant yesterday with Sarah and friends Galen and Reena. We stopped by for lunch on a stunning day and after I had a chance to take in that "Yellow" event. More »
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The push to bring streetcars back to Tacoma is still alive and well. KFnet friend Chris forwarded me this doc of principles of how a system here in town should look/work/be. More »
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The new sit down and/or take out pizza place in the heart of Proctor is opening September 22nd. Nick-n-Willy's will be open that Saturday in the space just off 26th and Proctor that was formerly occupied by Subway. More »
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Mr. Jones of Jones Glass, a well-know salvage yard and shop here in Tacoma, is retiring. More »
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At the behest of tacomachickadee and Tacoma Mama, Sarah, friends Angela, Steve and I stopped by Margaret's [ map ] downtown before work on Monday. Though 7am seemed pretty early it was well worth getting out of the house for. More »
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Last Saturday my buddy Steve passed a major milestone in his life. He retired from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron over at McChord AFB after 23 years of service. More »
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Downtown business owners Laura Hanan and Kris Blondin are suing the owners of the Olympus Hotel for improper management. Todd Matthews reports in the Tacoma Daily Index that both are seeking accountability for what they see as a drain on their business and downtown neighborhood. More »
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Could it be that we'll actually see this thing happen? The City Council seems to think so after unanimously voting to approve changes to their agreement with the LeMay Museum folks. More »
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...how distracting you may be to nearby traffic flow. ;) Yesterday on the way home I made a double take at what indeed was a lovely sight. More »
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"Uh, re-stock of depressing cards on aisle 5." More »
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This weekend was my first ever visit to the Tacoma Maritime Fest and a really enjoyed myself. Favorite by far was the dock dog jumping. More »
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Woody's Wharf had a solid weekend of advertisements scattered throughout and around the Maritime Fest. It raised our awareness enough to give them a shot. More »
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The in-person local talk show Coffee & Rhetoric is back next Thursday. This month's topic is the reemergence of Tacoma's First Night. More »
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On the way to work this morning Sarah and I noticed a bit of activity in the Plaza downtown. A large, wooden pole is being installed by city crews. More »
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Todd Matthews posted an article in the Tacoma Daily Index regarding subpoenas and testimony filed in the case challenging City Council candidate Ronnie Allen Warren's residency. From the article... More »
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It may not sound like much but keeping Tacoma roads well marked is important. There are hand painted markings along Market Street near 19th. More »
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Coco the neighborhood cat and Colby tangle. Fortunately for Colby,there was a window between them. More »
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Most folks in Tacoma know of Laura Hanan's perennial fight to keep downtown a viable place for business and residents. She even squelched some of her own diligence snapping photos of undesirable local activity when she received personal threats. More »
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Todd Matthews, of Tacoma Daily Index fame and a daily commuter from Seattle, took a journey on the first reverse Sounder train to Tacoma this morning. He liked the ride but not the arrival times. More »
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Want to learn how live and urban life here in Tacoma? The group that puts out South Sound magazine is releasing Tacoma Live this Friday. More »
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The new Nick-n-Willy's in Proctor had it's grand opening this weekend after about a week of tests with family, friends and passers by. Sarah and I stopped by there last Saturday to give them a go. More »
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An afternoon meeting of the Economic Development Council today had Prium providing an update about the Winthrop. The replacement low-income housing was the key topic the City wanted to hear about considering a loan to Prium from Tacoma is contingent upon that happening. More »
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Pierce County Councilmember Timothy Farrell has organized a town hall meeting on downtown Tacoma development. Panelists will include City Council members, City and county economic development staff, and representatives from local development firms. More »
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After requesting three subpoenas recently Donald Powell is asking for two more and now has a hearing date set for Oct. 9. More »
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Tacoma Planning Commissioner David Boe sketched his concern for Tacoma City Councilmembers today. He's concerned that the Sounder train extension through SoDo will cause problems that could "have a lasting impact on the viability of future development for all of Tacoma". More »
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After rumors then figuring out just what the heck a large wooden pole was doing in the Plaza downtown, I went down yesterday to see the main event. The poletop rescue competition was impressive stuff. More »
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That's right. If you're not a fan or parking downtown or just can't get away from home but still want to see what Coffee & Rhetoric is all about, have no fear! More »
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The new Crown Bar opens tomorrow with a tasty menu of street food and a lively location all led by an outstanding local chef. Charlie McManus is doing right by his new place. More »
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