We received the e-mail below from Tara last night. Before I quote it, I want to warn you that it's unpleasant news, nothing you want to read on a Saturday morning, I'm afraid. Today at 12:20pm a Metro Bus, coming along Meridian hit my dog and killed him. Having heard that a Metro Bus hit a pedestrian this week I want to ask: Do these buses need to drive like maniacs through our neighborhoods? I am always shocked at how fast…
We've always been fans of InterConnection, the computer re-use and job skills organization based here in Wallingford (they recently moved from North Pacific near OmCulture over to Stone Way, but still Wallingford). They take donations of used computer equipment, fix it up, and offer it for sale or donation to those who aren't able to shell out for the iPad 3, but still could benefit from access to the Internet and software. You may remember we ran a story about the…
Whether it’s green libations, Corned Beef and Cabbage, or a good ol’ fashioned sugar rush you’re wantin’, here’s a couple of ideas for celebratin’ St. Patrick’s Day this Saturday—all within stumbling distance from your home: Murphy’s (1928 N. 45th St.) "We are going to have a blast on St Patricks Day. Seattle's first St Patrick's Party. We open the doors at 10AM, and have a full line up of musicians 'til close. The loud and energetic Seattle Firefighters and Pipe band will…
Nope, The Publican isn't closing, folks. Can I get a collective "Pheeeeewwwww!" We just heard that due to some pesky legal issues involving The Publican in Chicago, The Publican in Tangletown (2253 N. 56th St.) has changed its name to The Burgundian Tavern. Last week, owner Matt Bonney told Seattle Met the reason he chose "Burgundian": The region between present-day Belgium and France long ago 'became known as a place for good food and good drink, and people from there were…
Ivar’s is "shellebrating" the 107th birthday of its “flounder”, Ivar Haglund, on March 20 (next Tuesday) with a "reel" deal (oh, these puns! Nyuck, nyuck, nyuck): buy an entree, get a second entrée for $1.07 (and yep, that goes for their $20+ entrees, as well). You can take advantage of this offer simply by saying, "Happy Birthday, Ivar!" at any of Ivar's full-serve restaurants and Seafood Bars, including Ivar's Salmon House (excluding stadium locations). The first 107 people at each location will also…
Seattle City Light is inviting customers to join its newly-launched Community Energy Forum. The Forum is a monthly online survey developed to gather input on a variety of energy issues, primarily green energy and conservation. The input they receive will help them to plan and create future programs. If you've got 5 minutes once a month to spare, help 'em out. The first survey emailed out to Forum members will cover renewable energy. Once you sign up, you'll receive an email once…
There's been plenty of discussion about Skanska's "Stone34" project in our last post, How Pasta Translates into a "Run Happy" Future. In the comments, reader Abdul posted some of the information he gleaned from the Wallingford Community Council meeting on March 7, including the announcement of the project's next design review, on Monday, March 19: (Excerpted from Wallingford Neighborhood Association 3/8/12 Enews) Skanska presented an update on their “Stone 34″ Living Building project. Skanska has applied for Design Review related to development…