“Aging in Tacoma,” exploring the crucial role local coffee shops play as “Third Places” As we age, our world can sometimes shrink. Retirement, mobility changes, or kids moving away. But the coffee shop remains constant. I want to know what goes into the cup that keeps them coming back, and what goes into the space… Continue reading Action – Aging in Tacoma
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Viewer Consumption & Market Share
Viewer Consumption & Market Share The shift to short-form video is having a dramatic, quantifiable impact on both viewer consumption and advertising spend.
Benefits of Nostalgia: How Memories Strengthen Us as We Age
Nostalgia isn’t just sentimentality—it’s neuroscience wrapped in memory.According to the University of Florida’s Psychology of Nostalgia (2025), revisiting positive past experiences activates brain regions linked to reward, social bonding, and emotional regulation. For older adults, these reflections can ease loneliness, boost mood, and help preserve cognitive function. When we reminisce, we reconnect with the people,… Continue reading Benefits of Nostalgia: How Memories Strengthen Us as We Age
How Tacoma’s working waterfront—rails, cranes, and unions—shaped a city
Creating Tacoma Series Bricks, Rails & Rain: Tacoma’s Working Waterfront From tideflat mornings to union halls and cleanup wins, how the waterfront’s rails, cranes, and crews built a city. The tideflats: where rails meet hull plates and the day starts early. (Credit: local archives / attribution) Before dawn, the tideflats breathe steam. Switch crews line… Continue reading How Tacoma’s working waterfront—rails, cranes, and unions—shaped a city
People Who Built Tacoma
The Tunnels of China Lake Story #2025-10-27-0014 | Series: Creating Tacoma Local lore speaks of tunnels dug beneath China Lake—some say for ore transport, others for refuge. The lake’s name itself is a nod to these Chinese workers, who were later expelled in the infamous 1885 purge known as the Tacoma Method. The tunnels, whether… Continue reading People Who Built Tacoma
Coffee Scene Contests
☕ Tacoma’s Favorite Coffee Shops for Longevity Seekers Where every cup comes with a side of nostalgia. In Tacoma, coffee isn’t just a beverage—it’s a ritual. For our over-65 neighbors, it’s where stories are shared, friendships rekindled, and mornings begin with purpose. Whether you’re a lifelong local or newly retired, these ten coffee shops offer… Continue reading Coffee Scene Contests