by Chris Maykut | Jun 30, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections is holding the second Early Design Guidance meeting for the proposed project at 10540 Greenwood Ave. N., which will bring a a four-story building with 54 residential units above 1,500 square feet of commercial space,...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 29, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Mr. Gyros, which lost its Greenwood restaurant in the March 9 natural gas explosion that leveled three businesses and damaged at least 50 more, is now parking its food truck in that now-empty lot at North 84th and Greenwood Avenue. According to Mr. Gyros’...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 28, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
About three dozen Greenwood business owners and residents met with Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole on June 20 to express their concerns about rising crime in the neighborhood. Chief O’Toole began the meeting with a statistic that has dismayed Seattle residents...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 28, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Gumshoe, which leads participants on a fun 5 kilometer detective walk through the neighborhood to raise money for local nonprofits, is back for its 11th annual event Aug. 5-14. But before that, organizer Mike Veitenhans needs some volunteers to test drive his 30...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 28, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Humanities Washington’s next “Think & Drink” on July 12 at Naked City Brewery, 8564 Greenwood Ave. N., is titled “American Rage: Division and Anger in U.S. Politics,” and asks whether our country really is that polarized. “This election is like no other.”...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 28, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Northwest Girlchoir is auditioning new singers in grades 3-12 for its upcoming season. The choir is actually six progressive choir levels of more than 250 girls. The choir also has space in its non-auditioned Prep Choir for grades 1-2. Girls from all musical...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 27, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Washington State Summer Food Service Program provides free breakfasts, lunches and snacks to all children and teens 18 or younger. The program is designed to help fill the gap for children who qualify for free or reduced-priced meals at school. To find your...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 27, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Neighborhood Community Chorus filled Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church on Saturday night for its annual Haiti benefit concert. The chorus raised more than $7,500 in donations for the Mona Foundation, which supports the Georges Marcellus School in Guerot. That...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 25, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Thousands of people are strolling down Greenwood Avenue today for the annual Greenwood Car Show, with up to 800 classic and cool cars lining the street. Mike V sent us a bunch of great photos, including from early this morning as cars started lining up for their spot...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 24, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle for Everyone and Bellwether Housing are sponsoring a discussion about housing affordability from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at Naked City Brewery & Taphouse, 8564 Greenwood Ave. N. It’s called “Drink Up for Letting Seattle Grow Up for All People: A...