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North Tacoma Coop Preschool Open House

Submitted by North Tacoma Co... on February 7, 2012 - 12:05am
Event Date: 
February 25, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

North Tacoma Cooperative Preschool invites families with an interest in a unique preschool opportunity with an emphasis on family and community to our annual Open House, Saturday, February 25th from 10am-noon at Wells Hall, 310 N K Street. Directions and details about the school can be found at http://www.tacomapreschool.org.

Lyle Quasim Talk on “The Fire Within” Rescheduled

Submitted by Lucas Byram on January 24, 2012 - 12:38pm

Lyle Quasim, the retiring president of Bates Technical College and longtime social activist and political leader, will present a talk on “The Fire Within” at University of Puget Sound on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.  

 

Storm debris drop off: Five sites open for Tacoma residents

Submitted by Lucas Byram on January 23, 2012 - 3:38pm

 

Download free mobile app for student grades

Submitted by Lucas Byram on January 18, 2012 - 6:52pm

Parents and students who want to get up-to-the-second access to a Tacoma Public School student’s grades, can now download a free mobile app for that.
 

City Council Passes Marriage Equality Legislative Amendment

Submitted by Lucas Byram on January 11, 2012 - 5:43pm

At last evenings city council meeting, Council Member Ryan Mello introduced a legislative amendment about marriage equality meaning the city supports passage of state legislation on marriage equality.

Supporter of marriage equality, Justin Leighton said Tuesday evening, "The City of Tacoma, The Council and the Mayor have put themselves on the record on being on the right side of history tonight."

City Council approves contract for T.C. Broadnax as City Manager

Submitted by Lucas Byram on January 10, 2012 - 8:47pm

City Council members approved a two-year contract with T.C. Broadnax tonight to become Tacoma’s new city manager.

Pending final signature of the contract later this week, Broadnax is scheduled to begin working February 13 at a starting salary of $221,208. For 2012, Broadnax’s pay will be subject to a temporary reduction of five percent, making his first year salary $210,248.

Martin Luther King Jr. Book to be Released Mid-January

Submitted by Lucas Byram on January 8, 2012 - 1:41pm

The Rev. Martin Luther King spent his life fighting for civil rights, but people forget he was equally committed to economic justice. A new paperback edition of King’s labor speeches clearly links these issues to today, according to King’s editor, Michael Honey. 

24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration to be held Jan. 16

Submitted by Lucas Byram on January 8, 2012 - 1:10pm

Celebrate the dream and the dreamer at the 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. This year’s theme, “Forgiving the Past ~ Embracing the Future,” is a musical tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

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