by Chris Maykut | Jul 17, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle sculptor Matt Babcock’s latest work is displayed in the Heart of Phinney Park at North 67th Street and Phinney Avenue North, in front of Francine Seders Gallery. “Equestrian” sculpture by Matt Babcock. From PNA arts volunteer Jennifer Roberts:...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 17, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Neighbors of the remodeled Greenwood Fred Meyer complained after an extra-wide truck turn lane was painted on 3rd Avenue NW before the store’s grand reopening in February. The wide lane meant street parking in that stretch was prohibited, and cars heading...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 16, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Parks and Recreation is reminding residents of its beaches, wading pools, outdoor pools and water spray parks open this summer. Here’s a list of those that are closest to Phinney-Greenwood. Lifeguarded beaches include: East Green Lake, 7201 E Green Lake Dr. N....
by Chris Maykut | Jul 16, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Nancy tells us someone broke into her home on NW 56th Street near Palatine Avenue North sometime between 6-8:30 p.m. on Friday. They ransacked the place, opening nearly every cupboard and drawer and even the refrigerator. Very little taken since I don’t have lap top...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 16, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
A brightly-painted Cuban restaurant called Bongos has taken over the former truck rental/farmers market/Christmas tree lot at North 66th Street and Linden Avenue North. Mi Tiendita Latina, at 8558 Greenwood Ave. N., has closed. The Hair Company has moved seven blocks...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 16, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Rep. Reuven Carlyle, and Rep. Gael Tarleton are co-hosting a 36th District town hall from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., in the Brick Building. Join your elected officials...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 16, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here are this month’s tips from Seattle Public Library: Puget Sound Consumers Checkbook is available in all libraries! Find rating of Puget Sound services from auto repair shops to banks and dentists. Must be in a library to access this database. Ask us for...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 16, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Department of Transportation crews will be filling cracks on Phinney Avenue North between North 50th and North 60th streets this week. “No parking” signs are up along that stretch of road. Crews won’t need to close the street completely, but...
by PhinneyWood | Jul 15, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
PhinneyWood resident Robin Donovan has taken photos of some iconic spots around the neighborhood, then zoomed in to make it a little more difficult to figure out where the photo was taken. This is our third photo in the series, which we’ll post once a week. Can...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 15, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Neighborhood Association’s Summer Beer Taste is back this Saturday with the motto “Big Beertha – No Boring Beers.” (It’s a take-off on the huge tunneling machine for the Alaskan Way Viaduct, which has been nicknamed Bertha.)...
