by Chris Maykut | Mar 28, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Beginning today through Sept. 9, Metro Route 5 Express will be rerouted off of eastbound NW 85th Street at 3rd Avenue NW, due to construction that will restrict traffic turning right from NW 85th Street onto Greenwood Avenue. Southbound Route 5 Express to downtown...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 25, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Public Utilities will be working on the water lines on Greenwood Avenue between North 84th and 85th streets this weekend. That means traffic in each direction will be reduced, parking will be restricted, and bikes will need to merge with traffic on that block....
by Chris Maykut | Mar 25, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here are some highlights of what’s happening in the neighborhood this weekend. Check our Events calendar any time for more. The Park Pub, 6114 Phinney Ave. N., is hosting a concert to benefit the Greenwood Relief Fund at 9 p.m. Friday, featuring Alabama Threeway. $1...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 25, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Insurrection Performance, at 8403-1/2 Greenwood Ave. N., is moving everything out of its shop, which was heavily damaged by the March 9 natural gas explosion, and into storage. However, they’re still open for online business and by appointment at the Phinney...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 25, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Neighborhood Association reports that fundraising efforts for the businesses, employees and residents affected by the March 9 natural gas explosion have now exceeded $234,000. That includes the Greenwood Relief Fund that the PNA set up the following day...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 24, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Just a reminder that Friday is the last day for the city’s Greenwood Recovery Office at Works Progress co-working space, 115 N. 85th St., Suite 202. The office provides information and resources for anyone affected by the March 9 natural gas explosion. The...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 24, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The proposed apartment complex at 308 N. 90th Street has increased its number of units slightly while also decreasing its parking. Since the first Early Design Guidance meeting in November, the four-story apartment building has gone from 26 to 28 small efficiency...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 24, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Metro’s spring service revisions begin Saturday on dozens of routes, including the 5, 28 and 48 in our neighborhood. Route 48 is changing to help buses work better with Sound Transit’s new Link light rail service to Capitol Hill and the University of Washington. That...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 23, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
We recently added about two dozen restaurants, pubs and other eateries to our Food & Drink section, including Coyle’s Bakeshop, Bill’s on Greenwood, Nutty Squirrel Gelato, Munch Cafe and The Cozy Nut Tavern. Please let us know which ones we still need...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 23, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Humanities Washington and Naked City Brewery are hosting the next “Think & Drink” on March 30 to discuss “Now or Never: Climate Change and Policymaking in the Pacific Northwest.” Like the rest of the country, our region is addicted to cars, electricity, and...