City paints over popular mural
You know the mural in the underpass on 57th on Phinney Ridge, near the entrance to the zoo? The one of the monkey, elephant and giraffe? The city painted over …
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Ballard in tight race for KEXP top hood
For three years running, Ballard has out-donated the rest of Seattle’s neighborhoods in KEXP’s membership drive. That’s why KEXP rewarded Ballard a few weeks ago with a plethora of concerts …
Wingmasters hit by (somewhat) careful thief
Early last Friday morning, a rather sophisticated thief hit the Wingmasters on 24th Ave. According to the police report, the suspect partially unscrewed the 7 flourescent lights outside to turn …
New pizza place coming to Market
A new pizza place called Via Verde is going into Market St. right next door to the Ballard Mail and Dispatch, in the same location as the Market Street Grill. …
J.P. Patches statue almost ready
Patches Pals, get out your calendars. The lifesize bronze statue of J.P. Patches and his sidekick Gertrude will be unveiled in Fremont on August 17th. “I’m in a sprint now,” …
Controversy over new bus lanes on 15th
If you drive along 15th and Elliott Ave. between Denny Way and the Ballard Bridge, you’ve probably seen the new bus lanes. In today’s “Getting There” in the Seattle PI, …
‘Pizza Picolinos’ owners address music fears
There’s been quite the discussion on two Ballard blogs — At Large in Ballard and right here on My Ballard — about the new restaurant going into Sunset Hill on …
Critical Mass rides through Ballard
At least two hundred cyclists rode up the middle of 15th, across the Ballard Bridge, down Market and all the way to Golden Gardens around 7 p.m. Friday evening. It’s …
Low tides coming this Sunday
To the delight of beachcombers, the lowest tides of the year will begin this Sunday and last for one week. On Wednesday at 11:48 a.m., the tide will be at …
Now that’s showing neighborhood spirit!
“This vehicle owner pulled in to the java bean for some coffee while I was waiting for the bus,” writes OhNobody under this photo she posted on Flickr.
This weekend in Ballard
Lots going on in the neighborhood this weekend. Here’s a quick rundown… On the events page: –Ship Canal Cleanup: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. –Councilmember Larry Phillips’ salmon bake: …
Introducing the My Ballard forum
So it’s been a little slow in the neighborhood over the last few days, which means it’s a good time to officially introduce the My Ballard forum. After a quick …