Category Archives: In the Neighborhood

Volunteers fly into Seattle’s spider web on homelessness

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. By Danny Westneat Seattle Times columnist With 171 years of life experience between them, including about 80 managing hospitals and rocket systems, Ruth Benfield and John Pehrson have seen a thing or two. Benfield was a vice … Continue reading →

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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 →