by PhinneyWood | Feb 13, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Members of the Greenwood P-Patch Steering Committee have begun remodeling the community garden at 345 NW 88th St. Greenwood P-Patch was originally built in 1997, and is just a short walk from the Greenwood Fred Meyer. Photo courtesy of Greenwood P-Patch Steering...
by PhinneyWood | Feb 11, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The city’s Department of Planning and Development is studying how to add pedestrian zones to Neighborhood Commercial Zones. Pedestrian zones are designed to protect existing pedestrian-oriented retail areas or encourage development of new pedestrian-friendly business...
by PhinneyWood | Feb 11, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Metro’s new RapidRide E Line will replace the number 358 bus beginning this Saturday, Feb. 15. Metro says it will offer better reliability and faster trips, with buses arriving every 5 to 15 minutes, increasing transit service by 25 percent along an 11-mile stretch of...
by PhinneyWood | Feb 10, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here’s a roundup of recent neighborhood crime that people have emailed us about. A 10-year-old boy left his small green bag with electronics and other items in it on the south sidewalk of Greenwood Park on Sunday, late afternoon. After being distracted for about 15...
by PhinneyWood | Feb 9, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Stinky the cat disappeared last Wednesday, Feb. 5, around 8th Ave NW and NW 70th St. He’s shy, so he may be hiding in a neighbor’s garage, shed or in a tree. If you see him, please email [email protected] or call Molli at 206-390-9223.
by PhinneyWood | Feb 9, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Bettina tweeted this pic of a snowy scene in Phinneywood this morning. We saw this snowman on 7th Avenue NW. And this little guy was outside 418 Public House on 65th St. Metro Transit buses are on snow routes today. Check Metro’s Snow Alerts page for more...
by PhinneyWood | Feb 8, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Bluebird Microcreamery & Brewery’s Phinney Ridge store will be featured on the Cooking Channel’s “Unique Sweets” this Sunday. The show travels the country to find businesses giving classic treats a makeover. Bluebird was chosen for its...
by PhinneyWood | Feb 8, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Woodland Park’s Zoo’s four lion cubs, brothers Pelo and Rudo and sisters Busela and Nobuhle, are moving to new zoos to meet new mates as part of the Species Survival Plan, a conservation breeding program to increase genetic diversity. Photo courtesy...
by PhinneyWood | Feb 7, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here are highlights of what’s happening in Greenwood and Phinney Ridge this weekend. Check our Events calendar any time for more. School District boardmember Sherry Carr meets with constituents from 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday at Bethany Community Church, 8023 Green...
by PhinneyWood | Feb 7, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Karen tells us she found a Trek kids bike leaning on the fence behind the Greenwood Quick Stop on North 81st Street and Greenwood Avenue North. If you think it’s yours, call Karen at 206-909-6849 or email her and describe it.