Diverse Dishes, Outdoor Dining, and Local Connections Shine at Recent Chamber Lunch Mob Lakewood residents and business professionals gathered recently for a memorable afternoon of great food and even better company at Applebee’s Grill + Bar, located at 10407 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The occasion? A Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Lunch Mob—an […]
Lakewood’s journey from an unincorporated collection of neighborhoods to a fully chartered city reflects both the community’s growth and its desire for self-determination. After three unsuccessful bids in 1971, 1990, and 1994 to incorporate, residents finally secured approval on March 14, 1995—passing the measure by a decisive 60% margin—and, months later, on February 28, 1996, […]
SEE Lakewood is more than just a digital magazine—it’s a heartfelt love letter to the City of Lakewood and its vibrant surrounding communities. Born from the vision and passion of Linda Smith, President and CEO of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, SEE Lakewood was created as a way to celebrate everything that makes this city […]
According to The Seattle Times, the Washington State Department of Transportation has indefinitely closed the 103-year-old Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge on SR-165 after inspectors discovered its steel support columns bending in two directions and beginning to buckle. Background The single-lane, 494-foot-long span—located near milepost 11.5, about three miles south of Carbonado—first opened in 1921. It provided […]
Armed Forces Day in Washington State, like the national celebration, honors all branches of the US Armed Forces. The first Armed Forces Day in Washington was celebrated on May 20, 1950, and included a parade in Tacoma. The Bremerton Armed Forces Day Parade is the longest-running city-sponsored parade in the US, dating back to 1948. JBLM MWR […]
The Adriatic: A Beloved Tradition Reimagined at Oakbrook For years, The Adriatic was a treasured name in Tacoma dining, nestled beside the Tacoma Mall and known for warm hospitality and unforgettable Italian cuisine. Families, friends, and business partners alike gathered around its tables to share pasta, seafood, and stories—making The Adriatic more than a restaurant; […]
