PSA: Fall is sexy
Now that the sun is gone, someone is posting notices around the neighborhood of all the things you can indulge in during the fall and winter. Some of the ideas …
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Ballard in the New York Times
For the second time in a week, Ballard is in the national spotlight. On Thursday afternoon a beautiful shot of our farmer’s market splashed the front page of the New …
Bizarre standoff with a garbage truck
Many of the roads in the neighborhood are too narrow for more than one car at a time, which forces Ballard drivers to test their politeness when an oncoming car …
7-11 employee hits beer thief
A shoplifting suspect must have had some headache after being hit in the head over $4 worth of beer. Last week, the six-foot tall suspect with an athletic build walked …
Filming continues at Salmon Bay Cafe
“The Whole Truth” has been filming around Ballard for several days now. Today they are outside the Salmon Bay Cafe shooting a police scene. Yesterday they were at Volterra and …
Matador must make changes
A settlement has been reached in the lawsuit between Peso’s on lower Queen Anne and Matador. The lawsuit claimed that the owner of Matador, who is a former bartender at …
Movie filming continues in Ballard
“The Whole Truth” starring Elisabeth Rohm (of Law and Order fame) continues to film in old Ballard today (Tuesday). Cast and crew members were waiting outside Volterra while someone removed …
Veraci Pizza opens tomorrow
The finishing touches are being put on the much-anticipated Veraci Pizza joint in preparation of opening day. After serving up slices at the local farmer’s markets, they’re finally opening their …
Halloween events and photos in Ballard
We’re building a special Halloween section here on My Ballard, complete with photos of decorated houses, scary costumes and cool pumpkins. Have a photo to share? Event to add? Please …
Stolen True Value truck found in Ballard
About a week ago, someone stole a truck from the True Value store in Greenwood — a 1996 Aeromaster truck covered in logos. And today, it turned up in Ballard, …
Trader Joe’s to open first half of next year
As we reported last week, the illuminated Trader Joe’s sign has been approved by the Department of Planning and Development. According to the Seattle PI, the store will open the …
Good Samaritans alive and well in Ballard
Mo left this note in the forum today… Yesterday, I left my wallet containing $1300 in the bathroom at Miro Teahouse on Ballard Ave. I returned today and recovered my …