by Chris Maykut | Jul 22, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
A big stretch of Greenwood Avenue and NW 85th St. will be closed to traffic Wednesday night for the Greenwood Seafair Parade. The parade starts at 105th and heads south to 85th, then turns west along 85th until 6th Ave. NW. “No parking” from 4-9 p.m. signs...
by PhinneyWood | Jul 22, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The fence around the building has been removed, I’m guessing on Monday as it was pretty early this morning when this picture was taken: Original word was that it was going to be torn down, but then work started on upgrading the roof and painting over the...
by PhinneyWood | Jul 22, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Councilmember Nick Licata is co-sponsoring a forum tonight with Safe Walks, a coalition of citizens, neighborhoods and advocacy groups. Safe Walks is seeking safe pedestrian passageways throughout the city, especially in neighborhoods such as Greenwood. For example, a...
by PhinneyWood | Jul 22, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Andrew Bird with Josh Ritter concert on July 23rd at the WaMu ZooTunes concert series has sold out. Tickets for the following performances are still available for purchase at all Metropolitan Markets ($2 service fee added): Amos Lee with Lucy Wainwright Roche...
by PhinneyWood | Jul 21, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Woodland Park Zoo staff euthanized T.C., a 14-year-old male patas monkey, following a “sudden and severe decline in health due to congestive heart failure.” Patas monkeys can live 15 to 20 years in the wild. In zoos, however, patas monkeys can live over 20...
by PhinneyWood | Jul 21, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Two Democrats who hope to replace longtime 36th District Rep. Hellen Sommers in the state Legislature are in full campaign swing, judging by the number of signs dotting lawns throughout the area. The Seattle PI published a backgrounder today on Queen Anne...
by PhinneyWood | Jul 20, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Cryptic Bindings, a neighborhood in-home business self-described as a “creepy little press specializing in handcrafted fiction and one-of-a-kind art books,” is unreeling a serial thriller set in Seattle. For lack of a title (there’s a contest to name...
by PhinneyWood | Jul 20, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Neighborhood Preschool Co-op (PNPC) is seeking a teacher for their play-based Pre-K class in the whimsical “Dragon Room” at the Phinney Neighborhood Center. The position is part-time Monday/Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. and Tuesday/Thursday from 9:45 a.m....
by PhinneyWood | Jul 19, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
…on 27 years in the neighborhood! It’s the greeting card and home decor store’s anniversary today and owner Terry Heiman and assistant manager Candace Kelly have put out an impressive spread of food and decorations in a “Mamma Mia”...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 19, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Back in March, the Pig ‘N Whistle closed its doors, much to the chagrin of many in the neighborhood who enjoyed the neighborhood bar. But now it’s scheduled to reopen sometime this month under new ownership, featuring a new menu and an expanded beer list....
