October 1, 2008

The Keep Fremont Free group is working hard to keep the paid parking kiosks out of the neighborhood — a plan that the city of Seattle is considering. So far, 806 people have signed the online petition, and more than 450 citizens have written in to express opposition to the proposed changes, according to an

September 30, 2008

Plans to demolish the current Tacos Guaymas and build a residential building on top of a new Tacos Guaymas is moving ahead. Plans call for six units to sit atop the restaurant with parking for 14 cars below-grade. At an upcoming meeting, the developer will present its plans for the development to the Design Review

September 30, 2008

Ballard’s popular toy and gadget store Archie McPhee is moving to 45th and Stone Way next year, a store spokesperson says. A liquor store currently occupies the site. “We don’t have a solid date yet, (and) it depends on when we can get occupancy and finish painting and such,” Archie McPhee’s David Wahl explains, estimating

September 29, 2008

Now that Horseshoe has moved to Ballard, we noticed a new boutique is gearing up to open in the same space at 720 N 35th St. Joy St. will feature jewelry, women’s clothing and home accessories. The owner, Heather Koszyk, used to run Enexile, a Fremont boutique that closed about a year ago. Joy St.

September 29, 2008

The Fremont company, Pura Vida Coffee, sells fair trade coffee at 200 colleges and universities as well as the U.S. House of Representatives. But if you want a cup, you’ll have to travel over the bridge to the Seattle Pacific University cafe. CEO Jeff Angell says he wants to open a cafe in Fremont by