Gig Harbor Now reporters cover community events and efforts that benefit and entertain the community.
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The state requires Gig Harbor to accommodate more affordable housing. But many who live in the city fear proposed changes will alter Gig Harbor’s character.
Read More about Proposed changes to density rules get pushback at Planning Commission meeting
The new business on Kimball Drive hosts two-hour, after-school sessions where kids can explore their creative side using Legos, clay and more.
Read More about Studio Curio offers after-school arts and crafts
Clark Rowland spends four hours every week researching details of land sales and other matters, putting his surveying expertise to good use.
Read More about Being Neighborly | Retired surveyor helps history museum answer land questions
Americans with Disabilities Act improvements and other work will have to wait until next summer, as PenMet couldn’t get necessary permits in time.
Read More about DeMolay Sandspit Park improvements on hold until next year
M4S BBQ, owned by the family that operates My 4 Sons in the Tacoma area, could open within a couple weeks on Pioneer Way.
Read More about New M4S BBQ eatery replaces Brimstone in downtown Gig Harbor
The company had hoped to build 90 units on 18.64 acres in Purdy. The settlement allows one unit per acre and heads off a lawsuit.
Read More about Settlement opens door for Rush to pursue smaller development in Purdy
Super Seniors recognizes seniors who had huge impacts on their teams during their careers at Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools.
Read More about Super Seniors | Peninsula High School girls
Many noticed the crane and barge working adjacent to Ancich Park recently. Here’s what they were doing.
Read More about Skookum and Ironman put on a show along the waterfront
Also on tap during this fun and busy weekend: Airport Day, a celebration of FISH and much more.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Airport Day, a FISH celebration and more
Also, our next question of local history involves three Gig Harbor houses that shared something interesting back in 1954.
Read More about Gig Harbor Now and Then | Pinning down the location of interesting things found in Gig Harbor