September 3, 2008

We wrote a couple weeks ago about the city’s proposal to install pay parking stations all around the neighborhood, and now there’s a new site called KeepFremontFree.com that opposes the move. So far, 250 people have signed the online petition. “Let’s deal proactively and creatively with transportation issues,” urges the site, which is promoted by

September 2, 2008

Show Pony has just opened in a cozy space on 36th St. The owner used to own Olivine in Ballard before she moved to Fremont. And now Horseshoe, a boutique on 35th St., is planning to close down and move to Ballard. When it’s owner, Jill Renae Anderson, heard that Olivine was closing, she jumped

September 1, 2008

A new sign has appeared right in front of Peet’s Coffee. It refers to this city law, which states: “No person shall sit or lie down upon a public sidewalk, or upon a blanket, chair, stool, or any other object placed upon a public sidewalk, during the hours between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.” Don’t

August 31, 2008

To curb drug use, drug dealings and other crime in alleys, Mayor Greg Nickels is proposing a dumpster-free downtown. Starting in the spring, the downtown area may test a program that will replace trash bins with colored plastic bags for recycling and waste. The plan is to then expand to other neighborhoods such as Fremont.

August 30, 2008

Sean212 uploaded this spectacular photo to the Fremont pool. Snapped from the Aurora Bridge. See a larger version here.