This is a sponsored post Ballard residents have a new ally in skin health: Dr. John P. Scopetta, now seeing patients at the newly opened Frontier Dermatology clinic at 5350 Tallman Ave NW, Suite 510. As a double board-certified Pathologist and Dermatologist, Dr. Scopetta brings a unique blend of diagnostic expertise and compassionate care to …
A new retail collective is coming to Ballard later this month, with a variety of local small businesses all under one roof. Smål Market, located at 2206 NW Market Street, is set to open on June 28 and will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The market brings together seven businesses in …
A new Goodwill donation site is coming to Ballard, offering some relief to neighbors who have long been frustrated by the donation traffic at the current Ballard Goodwill store, located at 6400 8th Ave NW. A representative from Evergreen Goodwill told My Ballard that they’re planning a soft launch of the new donation-only location just …
Schooner Street Pub—the new bar taking over the former Pour Decisions location at 8000 15th Ave NW—is opening on June 18. Liz Nielsen, the former owner of the now-closed Stepping Stone, is the creator behind Schooner Street Pub. Schooner Street, which will open to the public on Wednesday at 11 a.m., will feature a full …
A new home goods and baby gear store is coming to Ballard this summer: Aldea Home & Baby is opening at 5304 Ballard Ave NW. Aldea is taking over the former COUCH location, which moved its showroom to Capitol Hill. Founder Johanna Bialkin opened the first Aldea—which means “small village” in Spanish—in the Mission District …
A seasonal spectacle is once again playing out at Shilshole Bay Marina, where dozens of sea lions have taken up temporary residence on the public guest docks—prompting caution from staff and curiosity from onlookers. Sylvia Kantor, an editor and designer with the UW Puget Sound Institute, recently did a deep dive to learn about why …
The Ballard Farmers Market marked its third annual Pride Parade and celebration on Sunday morning, drawing a colorful crowd to the heart of downtown Ballard. The Ballard High School Brass Band kicked off the parade, leading participants through the market as they marched alongside Washington-based vendors. The event, which started at NW Market Street and …
There’s a new walk-up and drive-thru pizza and pretzel spot in Crown Hill: It’s called BoBu, located at 817 NW 85th St. Two lifelong friends, Florin Bucur and Nick Bodea, opened BoBu in April, which serves pizzas, calzones, pretzels, and sandwiches out of a converted shipping container. Bucur said BoBu “combines the convenience of fast …
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss will host a District 6 town hall on Wednesday, June 18, offering residents the opportunity to connect directly and discuss neighborhood priorities, city initiatives, and community concerns. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Magnolia Branch of the Seattle Public Library, located at 2801 34th …
The Ballard Bridge is closing again this weekend from Friday, June 6 to Monday, June 9. This weekend’s closure is part of the 15th Ave W/NW & Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project, and is scheduled to be the final weekend of work. However, SDOT has scheduled backup dates of June 13-16 and July 18-21 …
A free outdoor fitness series is kicking off later this month at Ballard Commons Park. Local fitness studio Praxis Yoga & HIIT is hosting a mix of yoga and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) classes for five consecutive weeks this summer. The classes are open to all and run from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on …
A new café concept blending Thai coffee culture with community-building aims to open its doors in the neighborhood this fall. Nudibranch Coffee—a Thai-inspired café and gathering space—has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund its October 2025 opening. The team behind the project is seeking to raise $30,000 to finalize the buildout and secure a …