After 15 years, Veraci Pizza says goodbye to Ballard Farmers Market
For the past 15 years, Veraci Pizza has been a staple at the Ballard Farmers Market. Every Sunday, a near-constant line of people would be waiting for a slice of woodfired pizza …
Meghan Walker
New Year’s Eve in Ballard and beyond
Here’s the scoop for New Year’s Eve events around our neighborhood… SPACE NEEDLE FIREWORKS – Expect all the usual crowds and parking issues in Fremont and Wallingford leading up to …
New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge at Golden Gardens
If you’re brave enough to ring in 2019 with a dip in the frigid Puget Sound, you can join the annual Polar Bear Plunge crowds at Golden Gardens tomorrow. The …
Trinity United Methodist sells to Green Lake Presbyterian Church
Last week, we reported that weekly basketball players, the Old Timers’ League, were being evicted from their play space at Trinity United Methodist church (6512 23rd Ave NW). We just …
Red panda cubs recaptured after escaping from habitat at Woodland Park Zoo
The six-month old red panda cubs had an exciting day at the Woodland Park Zoo — the tree branch they were sitting on broke, landing them just outside their exhibit …
Miniature pinscher chases away burglar from Greenwood home
A small dog is to thank for chasing away a burglar early Thursday morning in Greenwood. As reported on the SPD Blotter, police were called to a home on the 7000 …
Jump, duck and roll: mentorship through parkour
by Max Wasserman From an outside view, Bryan Riggins’ job is about flirting with danger. As a parkour athlete, he’s often jumping across buildings, hurling himself down stairwells, and balancing …
Free bus rides on New Year’s Eve
For the second year in a row, King County Metro will make all bus trips free for New Year’s Eve riders. The free service will start at 7pm on Dec. …
Update on Fremont businesses hit by Christmas Eve arsonist
The four businesses that were involved in Monday’s alleyway arsonist fire are all closed until further notice, as they assess the scope of the damage and begin to rebuild. According …
City offers free composting for Christmas trees through Jan. 31
If you’re not planning to toss your Christmas tree into the New Year’s Day Golden Gardens bonfire party, you can have it picked up for free by the city. Seattle …
Thai Siam just served its 31st year of free Christmas dinners
Thai Siam in Crown Hill has a Christmas tradition: every year, they serve free dinners to those in need on Christmas Day. Along with employees, they round up neighbors, friends …
Your 2018 Christmas Day roundup
The team at My Ballard would like to wish everyone a very Happy Holidays! We hope that you are enjoying the day with your family and friends. Check out the Ballard …