by Chris Maykut | Apr 8, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Woodland Park Zoo’s new red panda, who arrived in February from Lincoln Children’s Zoo in Nebraska, is now on exhibit in the Wildlife Survival Zone. Carson was named after Tonight Show host Johnny Carson. Currently, the zoo’s other male red panda, 10-year-old Yukiko,...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 8, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here are a few highlights of what’s happening in the neighborhood this weekend. Check our Events calendar for more. It’s Artwalk night in Phinney Ridge and Greenwood. Dozens of galleries and other businesses will host artists in a variety of mediums from 6-9 p.m....
by Chris Maykut | Apr 7, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Kelly Vice, who owned Beach Comber Kids Cuts in Phinney Ridge when it was heavily damaged by fire in November, has purchased Li’l Klippers and The Edge hair salons in Wallingford Center (the two salons share a front desk). Li’l Klippers is a children’s salon, while...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 7, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections is now accepting comments on environmental issues for the housing development planned for 9002 Greenwood Ave. N. Comments must be received by April 20. You can comment online. The existing structure on the corner of...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 6, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Greater Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas, a nonprofit writing and tutoring center for youth that’s housed within the Greenwood Space Travel Supply Co. at 8414 Greenwood Ave. N., is celebrating itself and our neighborhood in a big way on Saturday with the book...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 6, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support) is starting up its spring sessions in Phinney Ridge and Greenwood. Second Time Around Space is available for parents and babies in the upcoming Second Time Around Group that starts April 6 in Phinney Ridge at the Illuminations...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 6, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The North Precinct Advisory Council meets from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) at North Seattle College in Room CC1161 of the College Center Building on the SW Corner of campus. The Council promotes a partnership between residents, schools, businesses, and the Seattle...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 6, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update: See bottom of this post for updates on apologies from PosterGiant and Specialized. Earlier: Specialized bikes, a California company, hired a Seattle guerrilla marketing company called Poster Giant to put up ads for its bikes around the city. Unfortunately,...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 5, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for mini grants of up to $1,000 to fund projects that educate students about pedestrian and bicycle safety and encourage walking and biking to school. These grants are open to public and private...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 5, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Just a reminder that the Phinney Ridge Community Council meets at 7 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., to discuss the city’s Design Review program, two major housing developments, and city housing policies. On the agenda: Update on...