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28 Community Art Projects Funded By The Tacoma Arts Commission
The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $156,000 in Community Arts Projects funding to 28 Tacoma organizations, groups, and businesses in support of 2024 public outreach projects in the fields of culture, dance, literary, music, theatre, visual, and cross-disciplinary arts.
Tacoma Receives $2 Million Grant For Portland Avenue Vision Zero Project
The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department recently received a $2M grant from the PSRC Transportation Alternatives Program to identify and design safety improvements and provide better access to public transit on Portland Avenue.
Applicants Sought For The Library Board of Trustees
The Tacoma City Council is looking for qualified applicants, who are residents of Tacoma, to fill a position on the Library Board of Trustees.
Bestselling Horror Author Tananarive Due to Discuss Her Latest Novel At The Seattle Central Library
On Weds., Nov. 1, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., The Seattle Public Library invites you to join them at the Central Library's Level 1 Microsoft Auditorium for an engaging discussion with Tananarive Due about her first full-length novel in a decade, "The Reformatory."
Nominations Open For Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards
The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) is now accepting nominations for the Lifetime Service Award and the Emerging Leader Award for individuals or groups to be honored for their community service at the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Special Events Funding Program Applications Open Now For 2024 Events
The City of Tacoma is now accepting applications for funding to produce public-benefiting special events in 2024. This marks the third-year applicants will engage in a competitive process to receive funding for community events.
Grubhub To Pays $1.5M To Gig Workers In Settlement With City Of Seattle
The Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) has completed its investigation into Grubhub for alleged violations of the Gig Worker Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) Ordinance and the Gig Worker Premium Pay Ordinance.
Applicants Sought For The Equity In Contracting Advisory Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill nine positions on the Equity in Contracting (EIC) Advisory Committee:
Tacoma City’s Ongoing Efforts to Address Homelessness Take Center Stage
The City of Tacoma's Neighborhood and Community Services Department provided a comprehensive update on its persistent efforts to combat homelessness during a joint Study Session held with the Tacoma City Council and the Pierce County Council.
Youth Seats Open on Six Committees, Boards, and Commissions
The Tacoma City Council is seeking youth applicants to fill positions on the following six Committees, Boards, and Commissions: