What did SouthSoundTalk readers most enjoy reading in January 2017? A bit of everything! A bit of Tacoma’s darker history? Got it. Things to do in the coming year? Sure thing! A collector who shares the secret of why adults watch My Little Pony Friendship is Magic? We’ve got that too.

Read on to see what your favorite stories in January were.

1. The Country’s Worst Streetcar Accident Took Place in Tacoma

The Delin Street hill was damp from the morning dew, making the overloaded streetcar unable to slow down. Photo credit: Steve Dunkelberger.

2. 17 Things to do in 2017 in Pierce County

Hike the Swan Creek Trail if you enjoy elevation gain and a bit of a workout, as well as beautiful forest scenery. Photo credit: Kristin Kendle.

3. Local My Little Pony Collector Shares Secret Reasons Adults Flock to a Kid Show

Here are some of Jasmine’s pony collection, which takes up a large portion of a room in her home. Photo courtesy: Jasmine Hayes

4. Editor’s Choice: Tantalize Your Taste Buds with Tease Chocolates

Escape with rose petal truffles paired with a bath and red wine. Photo courtesy: Topher and Julie Farrell