Metro Parks Tacoma: Children's Bell sculpture restoration project under way

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Metro Parks Tacoma: Children's Bell sculpture restoration project under way

Restoration of the Children's Bell sculpture along Ruston Way is under way, according to Metro Parks Tacoma officials.

The former Graffiti Garage in downtown Tacoma still has traces of its artistic past. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Life After Graffiti Garage

A little more than five months have passed since downtown Tacoma's 'Graffiti Garage' officially became off-limits to, well,…

"This award is recognition of the high value that Tacoma places on the preservation and care of our historic and cultural places, for the benefit of all citizens," said City of Tacoma Historic Preservation Officer Reuben McKnight of the award to honor the City for enacting new legislation that aims to protect historic buildings. "The historic property maintenance code is one component within our expanded effort to encourage investment and rehabilitation in historic buildings, including more financial and regulatory incentives." (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Tacoma honored for historic preservation legislation

A new law enacted last year that aims to protect Tacoma's historic buildings has earned top honors from…

The former J. E. Aubry Wagon & Auto Works Building in downtown Tacoma. (PHOTO COURTESY ARTIFACTS CONSULTING)

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2 warehouse district buildings join Tacoma's historic register

Two buildings dating back more than 100 years and located in Tacoma's former warehouse district will join the…

RSVP for Port of Tacoma Summit Awards, Annual Breakfast

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Port of Tacoma picks 2014 Summit Award recipients

The Port of Tacoma recognized the 2014 Summit Award recipients during the organization's annual breakfast Wednesday morning in…

4 locals receive Tacoma Historical Society awards

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Volunteers needed for Tacoma Historical Society exhibit center

The Tacoma Historical Society is looking for volunteers to help run its new exhibit center in downtown Tacoma.

(FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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3 bidders emerge for downtown Tacoma parking contract

Three companies have expressed interest in a contract to manage the City of Tacoma's public parking operations.

The Tacoma Art Museum's expansion and redesign. (IMAGE COURTESY TACOMA ART MUSEUM)

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Tacoma Art Museum expansion opens to public Nov. 16

Tacoma Art Museum's $15.5 million expansion project will open to the public in November, museum officials announced Tuesday.

The City of Tacoma is seeking bids for a project to stabilize the 110-year-old historic Tacoma Totem Pole in Fireman's Park. (IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)

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***UPDATE*** 1 bid received for Tacoma Totem Pole stabilization project

The City of Tacoma has received one bid for a project that would stabilize the 110-year-old historic Tacoma…

Walk Tacoma series continues April 16 along Museum Row

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Walk Tacoma series continues April 16 along Museum Row

The fifth annual Walk Tacoma series continues next week with a walking tour of six downtown Tacoma museums.

ORCA Card: New day pass aims to serve regional visitors

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ORCA Card: New day pass aims to serve regional visitors

A new regional transit pass will allow riders to travel by bus, train, streetcar or water taxi all…

10 nominees for Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's annual enviro award

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10 nominees for Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's annual enviro award

Ten local businesses have been nominated to receive the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's 12th Annual Tahoma Environmental Business Award…

Ribbon-cutting planned for Commencement condos in Ruston

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Ribbon-cutting planned for Commencement condos in Ruston

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held next week to mark the grand opening of The Commencement Condominiums in…