Category Archives: In the Neighborhood

Stop the masks!!

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. Ed note: No comment! Add your own!

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Strikers picket while concrete pours

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. (8th and Columbia)

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Volunteer for Freeway Park Spring Cleaning

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Jim deMaine

When: Monday, March 28th in Seneca Plaza from 12:00 – 1:30 pm.

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The Memory Hub Grand Opening

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

The Memory Hub Grand Opening Wednesday, March 23, 2 – 4 PM 1021 Columbia Street, Seattle Enjoy live music, light refreshments, program demonstrations and ribbon cutting. Meet the collaborators, including UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, the Frye Art Museum, … Continue reading →

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The southern skyline of Skyline

Posted on February 2, 2022 by William Calvin
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Crossroads: A Turning Point for Downtown’s Freeway Park?

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Jim deMaine

From Ed M. who sends this from postalley.org By Mike James and David Brewster Editor’s Note: Freeway Park is a much-admired design by one of America’s most revered landscape architects, Lawrence Halprin. The 5.2-acre park, which bridges the I-5 Freeway, … Continue reading →

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Housing, homelessness, and funding

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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PCC Community Markets Sets Date for Downtown Seattle Store Opening

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Location set to debut Jan. 19 as co-op reaches 100K member milestone. It’s located in Rainier Square at 1320 4th Avenue. (between Union and University). Thanks to Janet H for letting us know. PCC Community Markets has revealed that it … Continue reading →

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Urban Scavenger Hunt

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M

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OK, now where’s my car?

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P.

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Sirens

Posted on December 24, 2021 by William Calvin

Not only are we surrounded by three major hospitals, but the Seattle Fire Department has established a fire station at Harborview for 5 Medic units (Aid units come up under I-5 from the International District station). SFD also dispatches Medic … Continue reading →

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The best deli in Washington State – right nearby

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Bob P. says, “Ran across this article today (at Eat This, not That) listing the best delis in each state.  Our local deli George’s was the pick for Washington. I would agree!” George’s Sausage and Delicatessen has been in Seattle … Continue reading →

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Painting Friday the 10th to beautify the columns on James St.

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Al MacR. Subject: Community Paint Day – James Street Columns Sharing this in case you know of anyone at Skyline who wants to paint the columns on Friday. From: Urban ArtWorks <hello@urbanartworks.org> Join us this Friday Join us … Continue reading →

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Freeway Park lights up in December

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Hello from Freeway Park Association, This December we have two very special events happening in Freeway Park. Both events are free, and open to the public. Our first event is this Thursday’s Freeway Park Illuminated, the opening party for our … Continue reading →

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Raising the crane at Graystone (800 Columbia)

Posted on November 26, 2021 by William Calvin

This last weekend, likely on Saturday Sunday morning or later this week, weather permitting, they will be inserting two four more sections into the tower crane, raising the top by four eight stories. Most of the action can be seen … Continue reading →

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Seattle Forest Week

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Seattle Forest Week is running from November 6th to November 13th. We have several events happening in Freeway Park this week in partnership with Trees For Seattle for Seattle Forest Week. Today (November 10th) at 1pm we have a virtual … Continue reading →

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Frye Museum–Cultivating Compassion

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. Cultivating Compassion:2021 Virtual Creative Aging ConferenceFriday, December 10, 9 am–3 pm PSTRooted in a discussion of compassion and empathy, this one-day virtual conference will focus on how we care for ourselves, each other, and the natural world. An exciting … Continue reading →

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Attention hill climbers (and those wanting a COVID test)

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Jim deMaine

thanks to Mike C. The Washington State Convention Center has re-opened. It’s a great way to get up the hill without climbing when returning on Pike Street from downtown. Enter at 7th and Pike and hop on the 3 tiers … Continue reading →

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Information on the Seattle Police

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Jim deMaine

from Mike Caplow. Scroll down for the graphs and data.

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One step of many needed

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Jim deMaine

From Mike C: Removing graffiti. A commercial firm hired by the city. Hero at work.

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Time to return to the Seattle Symphony

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. Seattle Symphony concerts allow for safe distancing. Proof of vaccination is required. Support our Symphony !

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Where in the world?

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Please send in your off-the-beaten-track photos taken in Northwest that we might visit. Here are a couple of Indianola, a tiny town (one store and a post-office) just beyond the Agate Pass bridge leaving Bainbridge Island. It used to have … Continue reading →

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Skyline in the grand scheme of things

Posted on October 7, 2021 by William Calvin
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Seattle City Light Leases Georgetown Steam Plant to Local Non-Profit

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. by Nathan MacDonald on August 25, 2021 1906 steam plant to become a museum and cultural center Seattle City Light has signed a long-term lease and operating agreement with the newly formed Georgetown Steam Plant Community Development Authority (GTSPCDA), a non-profit organization … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s original night market–Chinatown

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M.

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