Unofficial start to combined recycling
Several My Ballard readers said they’ve noticed recycling crews putting both glass and other recyclables into the same compartment on their trucks. We spoke with our own neighborhood driver who …
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Top Banana to reopen this week
After being closed for the winter, Top Banana is getting ready to open. Spring is still a few weeks away, but trucks are unloading fresh produce at Top Banana’s usual …
Jolly Roger briefly closed for cleaning
Shrewzard emailed us wondering why Jolly Roger was closed last night. The email says that ladders were up inside and the tables were gone. We went by there this morning …
Light snow falls in Ballard
Seattle is under a “winter weather advisory” this morning, which means that snow, sleet or freezing rain could complicate the commute. Forecasters say we could get up to 2″ of …
Hail puts on a show, more snow in forecast
Monday started with snow on the ground, and after a sunny, brisk afternoon, hail started pelting Ballard during the evening commute. The hail started falling around 5:30 p.m. and continued …
Green Go Food opens Tuesday
The little space that used to be Patty Pan will open tomorrow as Green Go Food. After finding success at the local farmer’s markets, Dylan and Heidi Stockman are opening …
‘Take 5 Urban Market’ to open soon
The Take 5 Urban Market at 8th Ave & NW 70th St is close to opening. We stopped by and spoke with the owners, and they said they’re putting together …
Icy snow blankets area, school start delayed
A thin layer of crunchy, compact snow and ice is covering the area, especially East Ballard, Sunset Hill and Crown Hill. Seattle Public Schools are running two hours late, there’s …
Sidewalk repair gets underway in Old Ballard
SDOT crews begin work on a sidewalk repair project along Ballard Ave. this Monday morning that’s expected to last four to five weeks. You may have seen the white paint …
Nearby: Fremont food, theft, gas attack, Top Chef
– Fremont: Add your restaurant ratings now on Fremont Universe – Greenwood: Thieves steal money, computer gear from senior center – Magnolia: Man douses police officer with gas at Elliott …
Bicyclists ride in Black’s memory
At least 200 bicyclists gathered at the scene of last week’s deadly accident to ride to Golden Gardens in memory of Kevin Black.
Many more photos and video of this afternoon’s ride below…
Last days for Annabelle’s
This weekend is likely the last for Annabelle’s Consignment and Antique on Market St. Goods left over by consignors will be picked up next week. New owners purchased the store …