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"I gave up smoking a few years ago," says Winthrop resident John Heffler. Better known as 'Yo-Yo Man,' Heffler, 52, has lived in the downtown high-rise for a decade. "I took up the yo-yo and gave up smoking. It really helps." (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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A Voice From the Winthrop: John Heffler

Ask most residents of the Winthrop Hotel if they know John Heffler, and they'll likely tell you they…

(PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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One last pitch for alternative rail design through Dome District

Tacoma Dome District stakeholders turned out en masse Monday to oppose Sound Transit's design plans for connecting commuter…

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State budget troubles could tweak UWT Joy Building renovation

A need for more faculty offices and student classrooms could replace a plan for retail spots in the…

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More voices weigh in on Wedge historic district proposal

The City of Tacoma's Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) this week will continue to review a request to designate…

"If we are to save historic buildings, it's going to take energy and people who care," says Tacoma Historical Society (THS) volunteer Heather Straub (right). Straub and THS Director Mary Bowlby have opened an exhibit about downtown Tacoma's notable historic buildings. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Building History: THS exhibit celebrates downtown Tacoma's architectural icons

Local history buffs will tell you that downtown Tacoma's oldest buildings are more than bricks and mortar. Some…

"I feel so blessed to be at the Winthrop because I can be with my daughter," says Winthrop resident Nanette Colby. She lives in a fifth-floor apartment with her daughter, Naphtali, and owns Re-Fine Clothier downtown. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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A Voice From the Winthrop: Nanette Colby

Nanette Colby has a work schedule that most single, city-living parents would envy. She owns her own business,…

(FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Walk the Wedge: Free historic neighborhood walking tour July 18

Tacoma Historical Society and Historic Tacoma will offer two walking tours of the Wedge neighborhood Sat., July 18.…

Taggers hit the 119-year-old Luzon Building in downtown Tacoma this week. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Luzon's Dark Legacy

The announcement this week that the six-story, 119-year-old Luzon Building downtown is in danger of complete collapse is…

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Tacoma 360: Interlocal coalition aims to link students, community services

A coalition of educators, city officials, and civic leaders is pushing for a plan that would create an…

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Tacoma, Spokane continue tussle for second-largest city title

It appears the battle over who can claim the title of second-largest city in Washington State will continue…

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Opposing sides emerge in Wedge historic district nomination

For the past nine months, Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) meetings where commissioners discussed the proposed Wedge historic district…

"There are a lot of people who want to return the Winthrop back to a hotel," says Winthrop resident Otha Adams. "But there are a lot of really nice hearts and souls in that building, I wouldn't like to see that go away." (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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A Voice From the Winthrop: Otha Adams

Otha Adams is just like a lot of other 20-year-olds in Tacoma. He is a student at Tacoma…

(FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Wedge residents share support for historic district during public hearing

Wedge neighborhood residents filled a conference room at City Hall yesterday to show their support for a proposal…