Since My Ballard’s inception, we’ve been writing about the changes to our town and the development that’s challenging the old Scandinavian vibe that my great-grandparents fell in love with nearly […]
How’s the new Safeway gas station working out?
It’s been a month now since the new gas station behind the Safeway at NW 83rd Street and 15th Avenue NW opened. Have neighbors’ fears about it materialized? When word […]
Zagi’s Pizza closes its doors
We received an email tip from Thomas who is a business neighbor to Zagi’s Pizza. He tells us that a new note was posted on the door last night saying […]
The sun sets on Sunset Bowl
Sunset Bowl opened for business on January 9th, 1957, and it quickly became one of Ballard’s most popular hangouts. At one point, it was the busiest bowling alley in the […]
A video tour of Sunset Bowl
For posterity, here’s one final walkthrough of Sunset Bowl. Hopefully in two or three years, we’ll be comparing it with the new Sunset Bowl…
Zagi’s in ‘sunny Florida’
We received a couple emails asking about Zagi’s Pizza on Crown Hill. “They are CLOSED!!!” writes Lauren. “I am bummed considering they are the best pizza I have EVER had.” […]
‘The Dray’ celebrates its grand opening
The newest addition to the cluster of restaurants and bars on 65th St. just east of 8th Ave. celebrated its grand opening Friday night. The Dray is a cozy European-style […]
Art walk, music this weekend
It’s a busy weekend in Ballard. First, Sunset Bowl closes its doors on Sunday night, so pay your last respects while you can. Plus, there’s the Ballard Art Walk on […]
Ballard Fred Meyer’s feathered mascot
A mallard duck has apparently taken up station outside the grocery store entrance at the Ballard Fred Meyer like some avian Salvation Army bell-ringer, quacking for handouts from store customers. The duck […]
Repaving project uncovers glimpse into the past
A repaving project in downtown Fremont just north of the Fremont Bridge has uncovered a portion of the old streetcar rails and brick road surface. It’s somewhat poetic, considering the old […]
Golden Gardens slide cleanup to take months
We checked with the Seattle DOT to get a status update on the Golden Gardens Drive slide that closed the roadway in December. Crews will begin work this summer and […]
Ballard Ave. hotel project on hold
A $14 million project to redevelop the Olympic Athletic Club and build a 4-story hotel next door is on hold, reports the Ballard News Tribune. The owners ran into financing […]
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