Autumn is here and with it comes pumpkin spice treats, fall leaves and festivals galore. With fall also comes SouthSoundTalk’s top stories from September. Which stories did you read most? Last month, it was a little bit of everything, including pieces about local restaurants and businesses, but also an inspiring piece about a dancer dealing with brain surgery.

Read below to check out these stories for yourself!

1. The Defiant Goldfish Rises from the Ashes of Historic Tacoma Bar

This says it all: a brand new patio of vibrantly mixed seating, beneath the original Goldfish logo. Photo courtesy: The Defiant Goldfish.

2. Tacoma Thrift & Consignment – Not Your Average Thrift Store

Owner Jessica Prindel learned about owning a business by working for small businesses as well as through the Spaceworks program. Photo credit: Kristin Kendle.

3. Dancer’s Focus Remains on Pointe through Brain Surgery

Brenna Cope performs at Show 2 with the Bachelor of Fine Arts students at Cornish Broadway Performance Hall, February 27, 2016. Photo credit: Jazzy Photo.

4. Editor’s Pick: Sights Worth Seeing in the Town of Steilacoom

History surrounds you in the quaint, charming town of Steilacoom. The Steilacoom Town Hall is just one example of the beautiful old buildings here. ©SouthSoundTalk.