Flanked by local health care leaders, Mayor Mike McGinn today called on Seattle to vote “Yes” on the Families & Education Levy so the City can continue providing successful “wrap around” services, including student health centers, to Seattle’…MORE
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Bartell Drugs fosters neighborhood pride with iconic Ballard Neighborhood Mugs
Wed, 11/02/11
Created as a joint project between local tableware designer, Rosanna, and long-time Seattle institution Bartell Drugs to foster a sense of community, Bartell stores are now offering iconic Ballard Neighborhood mugs.
The mugs depict all…MORE
Ballard Coffee Works to open March 24
Wed, 11/02/11
There's a lot of framing, carpeting, and painting going on at the former Tully's space on 22nd & Market Street.
Seattle Coffee Works is expanding into that space with a second location to be called Ballard Coffee Works.
Monday'…MORE
Selling old gold: a look into the gold-buying business
Mon, 10/31/11
By Theresa Edwards, Intern
Looking to sell that antique gold bracelet that’s been collecting dust in your jewelry box? Wondering how much those gold coins are worth? There are many infomercials on TV lately asking people to sell their gold…MORE
Reminder: Ballard writers come together to host second annual book slam
Mon, 10/31/11
After the standing room only success of their 2010 event writers, Ballard Writers present their second annual Book Slam on Friday, November 18, 2011.
Taking place at Sunset Hill Community Club, over 22 writers will have three minutes…MORE
#ViaDone: Alaskan Way Viaduct ready for first commute
Mon, 10/31/11
After a week of clogged and congested highways and city streets, commuters are back on the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this morning, albeit traveling at a slower construction speed and navigating curves that will take some getting used to…MORE
Ballard teachers join Occupy Seattle
Sat, 10/29/11
On Saturday, Oct 29, Seattle teachers, University of Washington TA’s, and hundreds of their allies in the Occupy Seattle movement taught Chase bank a lesson about the impact on education funding of their bank not paying taxes in-state mortgage…MORE
Curb bulb improvements coming to Ballard
Fri, 10/28/11
Paving crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will install curb bulbs, curb ramps and new crosswalks at two north Seattle locations.
Work will begin on Tuesday, November 1 and will take approximately two weeks to…MORE
Alaskan Way Viaduct to reopen midday Saturday
Fri, 10/28/11
Great progress by demolition and construction crews means the Alaskan Way Viaduct is expected to reopen midday Saturday between the West Seattle Bridge and the Battery Street Tunnel, a move expected to help relieve recent regional traffic…MORE
Ballard Halloween events and safety tips
Fri, 10/28/11
Halloween weekend is upon us and there are events happening throughout the city starting this evening:
FRIDAY:
Seattle Parks and Recreation is offering numerous Halloween activities throughout the city this month. These events are…MORE