The 17th Annual Ballard Jazz Festival is about to take over Ballard for the next four days. Each evening is themed, including the Celebration of the Drum on Wednesday, followed […]
Month: May 2019
Memorial Day in Ballard: events and more
Today is Memorial Day, which means events around the city to pay tribute and remember those who died while serving in the armed forces. Here’s a full list of events […]
Vehicle explosion and fire at 34th and Market
Update: Seattle Fire says the fire started in an, “old, decommissioned ambulance-type vehicle,” and that just one fire truck was enough to contain and extinguish the blaze. Original: A converted […]
Sound Transit identifies Ballard light rail alternatives for environmental studies
The next stage of the West Seattle-Ballard Light Rail extension is underway, as Sound Transit has identified alignment options for environmental studies. The Interbay/Ballard alternatives to be included in the […]
Poulet Galore to open in Old Ballard in August
Poulet Galore‘s new location in Ballard is starting to take shape in the former Volterra location (5411 Ballard Ave). View this post on Instagram We’re thrilled to be building back […]
26th Annual Ballard Crit coming up soon
The most exciting bike event in the city is happening soon — the Ballard Criterium will take over Old Ballard on Saturday, June 8th. The Ballard Crit is a bike […]
Ballard Commons spraypark opens tomorrow
It must nearly be summer: tomorrow, sprayparks around the city will be open for the season. Sprayparks, including the one at Ballard Commons, are open from May 25th to September […]
S/T Hooligans softly opens on Leary
The Creole-style gastropub S/T Hooligans has softly opened their doors in Frelard. Taking over the former Leary Traveler location, Hooligans owner Rodel Borromeo has been busy renovating the bar and […]
Magnolia Bridge replacement costs far exceed city’s budget
The 90-year-old bridge into Magnolia is nearing the end of its lifespan, and the cost replace it will likely require some federal funding. In 2017, the Seattle Department of Transportation […]
Ballard Food Bank moving just down the street
The Ballard Food Bank recently announced their plans to change locations, and it appears that it will be an easy move: in 2021, they’ll move just down the street to […]
Peddler Brewing cancels screening of ‘Seattle is Dying’
Peddler Brewing has chosen to cancel their previously scheduled screening of KOMO’s documentary Seattle is Dying. The decisions both to screen and now cancel the documentary have sparked criticism, so […]
Fleet Feet running shoe store to open in Old Ballard
A running shoe store called Fleet Feet will soon be replacing His Word Found Here Bible & Coffee Shop at 5404 22nd Ave NW. Lauri Miller shared the news in […]
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