June 4, 2009

The Seattle Landmarks and Preservation Board has approved the “Aurora Bridge Fence” project. The fence is meant to deter jumpers from committing suicide. Construction on the $8.1 million project is slated to begin early 2010. The Queen Anne Community Council has opposed this plan for several reasons. According to a letter they sent the Landmarks

June 3, 2009

The “4th of Jul-Ivar’s” fireworks show on Elliott Bay has been canceled, and that means one thing: there’s only one show in town, and it’s the Chase (formerly WaMu) Family 4th at Lake Union. Police are expecting 10,000 to 15,000 more people to show up at Gasworks Park this year than in the past, says

June 1, 2009

Nearly 20 Seattle Fire units rushed to 36th & Linden just before 4 p.m. Rob emailed us this picture, and he says that the detached garage is completely ruined. He said a car and a neighbor’s house were also damaged. (Thanks Rob!)

June 1, 2009

A favorite neighborhood hangout, Mad Pizza in Fremont is closed. The sign in the window says it all, “Our lease is up and we are officially closed.” According to the sign, you can still get your Mad fixes by ordering online or at the South Lake Union location. (Thanks Paul for the tip!)

June 1, 2009

That quirky little shop, Archie McPhee, is now open in Wallingford. Today is the first day at their new location at 45th and Stone Way after just over ten years in Ballard. “You may remember we were on Stone Way in the ’80s and ’90s, so this completes the circle and brings us back to