Skål Beer Hall announces April opening
After a long renovation, Skål Beer Hall (5429 Ballard Ave NW) is getting ready to open their doors next month. “Sound the horns! We are planning to officially open to the public …
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Melissa Hall joins race for District 6
Local attorney Melissa Hall has announced her plans to run for city council in District 6. Hall joins a crowded campaign field — 11 total candidates, at our current count. A …
Upcoming meeting to learn about design plans for 7-story apartment building
The developers behind the 7-story apartment building planned for 1100 NW 54th St are hosting an upcoming community meeting to share early design concepts. Kamiak Real Estate is still in …
Peddler Brewing turns 6 years old this weekend
Peddler Brewing is turning 6 this weekend, so they’re throwing a birthday party. “Come celebrate with us!” they write on their event page. They’ll have celebratory glasses, special beers, live …
Fremont’s Caravan Carpets is closing at the end of March
The whimsical carpet store in the Center of the Universe will soon be closing up shop. Caravan Carpets, which has operated at 3500 Fremont Ave N for three decades, is a …
Group of teens target Ballard store employees, stealing wallets and cellphones
A few stores in Ballard have been hit by a group of teenagers who have been sneaking into back rooms and stealing employees’ belongings. Paula Lukoff from Classic Consignment wrote …
Electrical fire causes damages to Arcadia in Ballard
Arcadia, Ballard’s aerial arts performance space, is recovering from a fire that started early Tuesday morning. Charly McCreary, Managing Director of Arcadia, told My Ballard that one of the studio’s …
Fort Lawton housing redevelopment plan could add over 200 affordable homes
A plan is in the works to build low-income housing on the Army site at Discovery Park, and there’s just one day left to weigh in on the plan. The …
Ballard Brewed Festival back for Spring
The popular Ballard Brewed Festival is back again for its spring edition. The first-ever Ballard Brewed happened in December last year, and was such a huge success, they’re doing it …
His Word Found Here Bible & Coffee Shop now closed
The Christian coffee shop and Bible store in downtown Ballard, His Word Found Here, just shut its doors. Lauri Miller posted the news in the My Ballard Group, saying there’s …
Beach cleanup at Golden Gardens this weekend
A group of volunteers will be out cleaning up Golden Gardens this coming Saturday, March 9. The organizers call themselves the Park Punks, who are simply, “Humans picking up other …
Councilmember O’Brien Q&A at Phinney Community Council tomorrow
The Phinney Community Council will host their monthly meeting tomorrow, March 5 with Councilmember Mike O’Brien as the featured speaker. O’Brien will be speaking about single-family neighborhood upzoning, the HALA …