Have a burger for J.P. Patches
Earlier this month we told you about the new J.P. Patches statue, “Late for the Interurban” that is slated to go up near the popular “Waiting for the Interurban” statue. …
Fremont
News and events for Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood.
First annual Ballard-Fremont tech fair
You might not think of Ballard and Fremont as as tech corridor, but it is. “There are lots of interesting tech companies in the ship canal tech corridor — the …
Late for the Interurban
One of my favorite things about the drive to work (from Ballard through Fremont) is checking out how the statue “Waiting for the Interurban” is decorated. Some people go over-the-top …
Frelard, Freelard or Balmont?
We’ve seen all three names to designate the neighborhood between Ballard and Fremont, and we’re thoroughly confused. Can anyone help? Let’s air out the evidence and get this settled once …
Boutique shopping night in Fremont
Attention, ladies. This Friday is the monthly “Fremont First Friday” shopping night, and the boutiques are cleaning house. Bellefleur, Essenza, Flit (pictured), Horseshoe, Les Amis, Merge and Mishu are all …
Night closures at Fremont Bridge
As they’ve been doing for quite some time now, work crews will close the Fremont Bridge from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday-Thursday of next week to continue to “upgrade …
Dine for Darfur here in Ballard
Restaurants across the Northwest are participating in “Dine for Darfur” today (Tuesday), including a few here in Ballard. Each restaurant will donate 25 percent of its revenue for the day …
Fremont show canceled after freak injury
I’m a huge Pela fan, and the band was scheduled to play Tuesday night at the High Dive in Fremont. But lead singer and guitarist Billy McCarthy fell off the …
Free parking disappearing fast
It goes without saying that it’s getting harder and harder to find free parking in Ballard. Or any parking for that matter, especially around the center of town, at Market …
Upscale lounge replacing Harvey’s Tavern
Remodeling is under way on the old Harvey’s Tavern building and the former Vac Shack just east of NW 8th on Leary Way. Just look for the Tyvek-clad buildings next …
Eclipse, maybe meteor debris Wednesday
Not only is there a lunar eclipse happening Wednesday night, the Department of Defense could shoot down that errant satellite near Hawaii around the same time, opening up the possibility …
Sonic Boom’s Fremont closing sale
As we posted before, Sonic Boom Records is closing their Fremont operations and expanding their inventory in Ballard. And today (Monday) is the last day the Fremont store is open. …