We’ve all seen the occasional homeless person sleeping in the nooks and crannies of Bergen Place, but it doesn’t stop there, says Victoria Sangrey with Friends of Bergen Place. She told the Ballard District Council Wednesday night that in recent weeks they’ve been drinking beer and even selling drugs. “It’s a different issue being homeless …
The Ballard District Council handed out its annual community service awards tonight, and we’re honored (and stunned) to report that My Ballard was among the winners. Also honored: Randi Hansen, a community activist who helped found the Nordic Heritage Museum; Crystal and Bob Carlson, Great Harvest Bread; Dave Boyd, Groundswell NW; Curt Pryde and Fawn …
Remember that cat over in Greenwood that’s rigged with a collar camera? The one that’s been the subject of many news stories and a brief appearance on Animal Planet? Well, Cooper’s photos made their debut today in an art gallery, and PhinneyWood was there with the rest of the media. Cooper enjoying all the attention.
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 confirmed they’ve started mixing recyclables, so we checked with Seattle Public Utilities for the official word. A Seattle Public Utilities representative said “it would be …
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 spot on the corner of 15th and 65th. We talked with an employee in the espresso stand who said that they’ll probably open this Friday.
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 and discovered that the pub is closed for cleaning. They plan to reopen by 3 p.m. Friday.
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 slushy snow, melting by this afternoon. Today seems to be the last of it for awhile: partly sunny skies are in the forecast for later …
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 for a good half hour, putting on quite a show and blanketing the ground. About a half inch covered the roadway and sidewalks in Central …
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 a brick & mortar shop. Their motto is “Fast food with a conscience.” With organic beef cheeseburgers and fresh in-season goodies for their sandwiches, just …
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 the finishing touches before opening in the next couple weeks or so. You should see a sign going up in the next few days. They’ll …
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 no kindergarten, Head Start or door-to-door programs today as well. 6:32 a.m. update: If you’re a Microsoftie, or otherwise heading to work on the Eastside, …
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 marking the construction areas. Crews will begin work at Ballard Ave. and 20th St., ultimately covering most of the stretch along the east side of …