Category Archives: In the Neighborhood

Trolley friends hope to save a pair of vintage Benson Trolleys

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Jim deMaine

“Tom Gibbs, former Metro general manager, is leading the Friends of the Benson Trolleys effort to bring two of the vintage cars from Melbourne, Australia, back to the streets of Seattle. The three other streetcars have been sold to St. … Continue reading →

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I-123 threatens Seattle’s newly designed waterfront park

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Jim deMaine

Sent in by Tom Gibbs from the Seattle Times: “INITIATIVE 123 is not worthy of your vote on Aug. 2. It requires the city to pay for a new, expensive, elevated viaduct that has no plan, cost estimate or new … Continue reading →

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First Hill Improvement Association meets Tuesday July 12th

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Jim deMaine

The July meeting of the First Hill Improvement Association is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12th from 6:00 – 7:30pm at Swedish Hospital in the Glaser Auditorium.  Click here for more info.

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Five things to do in Seattle this weekend

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Jim deMaine

No chance of being bored in our vibrant city. Click here for the suggestions of Crosscut.

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