By Hilary U at our sister site Wedgwoodview The City of Seattle is now accepting applications for the Seattle Youth Commission (SYC), a commission of 15 Seattleites ages 13-19 that address issues of importance to youth. Appointed by the Mayor and Seattle City Council, youth serving on this commission get a unique opportunity to work

By Doree at our sister site phinneywood.com Early this morning, Woodland Park Zoo’s 8-year-old giraffe, Tufani, gave birth. The calf’s gender has not yet been determined. It will be examined for the first time tomorrow to identify gender, height and weight. Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Woodland Park Zoo. Mom and baby are currently off view

By Meghan Walker at our sister site My Ballard Who said the zoo is just for kids? Woodland Park Zoo is taking advantage of its prime location amongst some of the hippest neighborhoods in town and is hosting an after-work “mix and mingle” for neighbors to meet one another, eat ice cream, and check out the

By Meghan Walker at our sister site My Ballard United Way of King County’s Summer Meals Program is looking for workers to help children and teens access healthy meals throughout the summer. Workers will be assigned to one or more Summer Meals sites – parks, libraries and community centers around King County – where teams will lead educational activities

by Danielle Anthony-Goodwin at our sister site, MyBallard Mayor Murray and the Seattle City Council announced their appointees to the City’s new Community Involvement Commission (CIC). The commission was created by Executive Order 2016-06  issued by Mayor Murray last year, the 16-member commission will advise the City on priorities, policies, and strategies related to equitable