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Low-income housing concerns outlined at City Council study session: Early plans for an affordable housing levy discussed

What is the biggest quality-of-life issue facing low- and middle-income Tacoma residents? According to human service advocates and…

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Council hears status of Breakthrough Change Initiative

City Manager Jim Walton provided a status report to the City Council and Mayor Bill Baarsma on Tuesday…

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Joint Labor passes on city’s Breakthrough Change invite

The biggest challenge facing City Manager Jim Walton’s Breakthrough Change Initiative is the participation of the Joint Labor…

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Council considers contract extension for City Manager

The City Council is expected to adopt a resolution on Tuesday that would extend the contract for City…

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Expanding minds (and space) at Bates: Technical college eyes city-owned land for expansion plans

If you visit the campus of Bates Technical College, there’s a phrase you may hear from the school’s…

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Tacoma begins search for new City Manager

Selection process an issue during study session

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Pouring the city’s rounds: Tacoma businessman, native Jon Tartaglia makes his move on downtown’s nightclub business

If you recently spent an evening of entertainment in downtown Tacoma, chances are you probably did so at…

Lily Pad Antiques in downtown Tacoma is home to thousands of toys and collectibles (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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A shop full of memories: Vintage toys a brisk business for downtown merchant

Step inside Lily Pad Antiques downtown, and you may feel as though traveled back in time.

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An eye for urban design: A conversation with Dr. Brian Coffey and Dr. Yonn Dierwechter of UW Tacoma’s Urban Studies Department

How do city leaders find a balance between business development and neighborhood preservation? How do they match community…

The historic Luzon Building, at the corner of 13th St. and Pacific Ave. California-based Horizon Partners, Inc. will begin renovations on the site this spring, with plans to develop the existing building into high-end residential and commercial spaces. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Renovation in store for Luzon Building: Development of historic site to begin this spring; commercial and residential spaces planned

If you need an idea of what Tacoma looked like before its current development boom, head downtown to…

The historic Murray Morgan Bridge, which spans the Thea Foss Waterway and links downtown to Tacoma’s industrial area. (Photo by Todd Matthews)

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Spanning the ages, scars and all: City Council hears report on costs of owning, restoring historic Murray Morgan Bridge

The Tacoma City Council may draw a resolution to direct City Manager Jim Walton to negotiate an agreement…

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Council approves Breakthrough Change resolution: Decision directs city manager to target municipal cost-saving opportunities

City Council members unanimously approved a resolution that would express support for the Tacoma City Manager Jim Walton’s Breakthrough Change…

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Ready For Take-Off: Aviation-themed Jato Café, art gallery newest addition to downtown coffeehouse scene

Drop by the Jato Café on Broadway for an espresso, and you may feel like you’ve entered an…