by Chris Maykut | Nov 20, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Taproot Theatre is producing two holiday shows this year: “A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” “A Civil War Christmas” is recommended for ages 12 and up, and runs Nov. 22 through Dec. 30 (no shows on Nov. 23 or Dec....
by Chris Maykut | Nov 20, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Greenwood nonprofit Urban Hands has launched an Indiegogo page to raise funds for its fourth annual “Sleepless in Seattle Big Give” on Dec. 16, when hundreds of volunteers will fan out across Seattle to distribute sleeping bags, socks and handwritten cards to homeless...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 17, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain was in Seattle a few months ago to eat and drink his way around the city. One of the spots he visited was the Shanghai Room, the North Star Diner’s bar, on Greenwood Avenue at North 87th Street. The Seattle Times had a story on...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 17, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here are some highlights of what’s happening in and around Greenwood and Phinney Ridge this weekend. Check our Events calendar for more. Beppa Studio, 7700 Greenwood Ave. N., is hosting its annual clothing and gift sale from 4-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....
by Chris Maykut | Nov 16, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Seattle Times has a front-page story today focusing on neighbors who fight back against new developments that don’t include any parking. Featured in the article is the Phinney Flats project, which will replace the building where Ed’s Kort Haus and...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 16, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Aegis Senior Communities will demolish the buildings currently housing Childish Things, Mr. and Mrs. Wok, Greenwood Goodwill Donation Station, Clint’s Car and Truck Repair and Beehive Espresso bikini barista stand on the large triangle of land between Holman Road NW...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 15, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The King County Council unanimously approved Metro Transit’s plan to switch adult fares to a single fare, regardless of peak or non-peak hours or travel through multiple zones. Adults will now pay a standard fare of $2.75, even if they travel through two zones and no...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 15, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Every year, the Phinney Neighborhood Association hosts a Thanksgiving Day Dinner potluck for anyone who wants to come. Several dozen people come and eat, talk, sing songs and generally have a lovely time. This year’s potluck is from 4-6 p.m. next Thursday, Nov. 23, in...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 14, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update 6 p.m.: Power has been restored to most of Phinney Ridge and Greenwood. Seattle City Light’s outage map shows a smattering of very small outages affecting just one, two or three customers. Earlier: A large swath of Phinney Ridge is without power this...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 13, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Metro Transit is warning that service could be affected by high winds today. Metro Transit advises all transit riders in its service area to plan ahead for traveling safely during today’s high wind advisory, be aware of local conditions, plan for possible delays and...