by PhinneyWood | Mar 11, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
A large investigative team is sifting through debris today at the site of what used to be three well-known Greenwood businesses before they were destroyed by a natural gas explosion early Wednesday morning. Andy Wappler, Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Puget...
by PhinneyWood | Mar 11, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Sing Along Jams at the Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St., from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the second Monday of the month. This month’s event is on March 14. $5 donation suggested. Everyone is welcome at this monthly sing-along with local singer/songwriter...
by PhinneyWood | Mar 11, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update Friday: Naked City Facebooked this today: We blew twelve kegs of Greenwood Phoenix Golden Ale. We raised $8125 in beer sales for the relief fund. We raised $3474 in donations for the relief fund. In total, we raised $11,599 in one day for the relief fund. Love...
by PhinneyWood | Mar 11, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
One day after the devastating natural gas explosion in downtown Greenwood, the sidewalks were filled with neighbors taking pictures and taking stock of the damage. Greenwood Quick Stop, Mr. Gyros and Neptune Coffee were completely demolished in yesterday’s...
by PhinneyWood | Mar 9, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Mayor Ed Murray came to Greenwood at 12:50 p.m. today to tour the site of this morning’s major explosion in downtown Greenwood. At a press conference later, he said, “This is a significant devastation of a neighborhood district in the city of Seattle.” The...
by PhinneyWood | Mar 9, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update: The PNA has set up a web page for tax-deductible donations to help businesses damaged or destroyed by this morning’s explosion. And Naked City Brewery, 8564 Greenwood Ave. N., has rescheduled its fundraiser for Taproot Theatre, originally scheduled for...
by PhinneyWood | Mar 9, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
This post is being updated continuously. Please keep reading down for updated information. Breaking news: An explosion near 85th and Greenwood has destroyed buildings, sent debris flying and injured at least nine firefighters, according to KING 5. KING has some...
by PhinneyWood | Mar 9, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update Wednesday: The fundraiser has been postponed until Thursday and will now benefit the businesses affected by Wednesday morning’s explosion. Earlier: Naked City Brewery, 8564 Greenwood Ave. N., is hosting an all-day fundraiser Wednesday for Taproot Theatre,...
by PhinneyWood | Mar 8, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Local magician Evan Reynolds, who hosts monthly Family Variety Shows at the Phinney Neighborhood Association, is bringing world famous magician Jeff McBride to the PNA for a special show this Saturday, from 1-2:30 p.m. (T)o other magicians he is legendary. He has his...
by PhinneyWood | Mar 7, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here’s a roundup of various city news. The City of Seattle has launched its redesigned website, which aims to make it easier for people and businesses to access services and find information. It is designed to be mobile friendly, and now organizes content primarily by...