Fees waived for Ballard Parks
To encourage people to use our parks, the Parks Department is waiving the fees for some uses of Bergen Place and Marvin’s Garden. Generally, a group must pay $75 for …
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Excuse me, what time is it?
We’ve seen quite a few people gardening their local traffic circle recently, but we haven’t seen one decorated quite like this one at 17th Ave NW and NW 62nd.
Come say hello at Bergen Place this evening
Just a reminder that we’re holding our first-ever My Ballard meetup at Bergen Place (map) today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dante will be there selling his Inferno Dogs, and …
Bastille Cafe & Bar opens in Old Ballard
Update: Bastille Cafe & Bar, the much-anticipated French restaurant on Ballard Avenue, opened Monday evening to a good crowd. Chef Shannon Galusha has put together a mouth-watering menu with a …
A rooster appears at Bergen Place Park
A strange site in downtown Ballard today. This cardboard rooster built around two bicycles is sitting at Bergen Place. We called the number written on the side of the rooster, …
Traffic alert: Metro stalled on Market
The right lane of Market Street is blocked just east of 24th Ave NW. As of 11:45 a.m. today, a Metro bus is stalled at the bus stop just before …
All new Ray’s to-go
On summer days, it can be challenging to get a quick table at Ray’s Cafe. Now they’re offering “Ray’s To Go,” an abbreviated menu for those who just want some …
Scenes from the Greenwood Car Show
Thousands of people packed 17 blocks of Greenwood Ave. today for one of the Northwest’s most popular annual car shows. Hot rods, classic cars, electric speedsters and pimped-out rides took …
Neighbors gather for scavenger hunt
About 30 people turned out for the first-ever Loyal Heights scavenger hunt. Mindy Terence, the organizer of the event was excited with the turnout, especially all the families. “It’s all …
Gunshots, fights in wake of Greenwood party
If you heard lots of sirens around 11:30 p.m. last night, police from all over Seattle were scrambling to 79th and Greenwood for a massive party that turned into mayhem. …
My Ballard’s first community event this Tuesday
Next Tuesday evening, we (The Geeky Swedes) invite you to come say hello at Bergen Place Park. From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., we’ll be enjoying the summer evening with …
Doggonit! I mean, dog on it!
HeatherHeather posted this picture in the forum this morning and says, “I just thought this was adorable and too good not to share :)” Thanks, Heather! Adds studio5412 in comments: …