June 14, 2011

When we first announced the grand opening of Hubbard Homestead Park, in Northgate at Fifth Avenue Northeast and Northeast 112th Street, a few readers were disappointed by the lack of a playground at the parking-lot-turned-public-park. Donna Hartmann-Miller, a member of the Maple Leaf Community Council Executive Board, wanted us to let those community members know about an opportunity

June 13, 2011

Although Northgate-based actor Timothy Brandt accidentally fell into theater just over 10 years ago, it’s now become such an important part of his life that he’s written and is starring in his own one-man show the next two weekends at Freehold Theatre, 2222 Second Ave. Brandt co-wrote the play, called “The Preacher,” with director Gina Robertson,

June 13, 2011

Update: Customers arriving at Marie Callender’s are reduced to leaving notes stuck by the door to tell friends where to meet them: “Gone to Wedgwood Broiler.” ———————————————- Marie Callender’s restaurant at Northgate shut its doors - for good - Sunday. The restaurant, at 9538 First Ave N.E., is one of several in Washington state that

June 13, 2011

Update: Customers arriving at Marie Callender’s are reduced to leaving notes stuck by the door to tell friends where to meet them: “Gone to Wedgwood Broiler.” ———————————————- Marie Callender’s restaurant at Northgate shut its doors - for good - Sunday. The restaurant, at 9538 First Ave N.E., is one of several in Washington state that

June 12, 2011

A Community Bazaar at the Idris Mosque, 1420 N.E. Northgate Way, continues until 5 p.m. today. Stop by for some tasty desserts … … entrees from Namfom Thai (its brick-and-mortar location is at 9586 First Ave. N.E.) … … 0r just browse the wares and get to know members of the mosque.

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