January 30, 2011

Update 6:41 p.m. Marco e-mails: “Success !!! dogs reunited with their family ……thanks for the tip Daniel !!! And thanks for the assist Mike !! Minutes after the post went up Daniel e-mailed to say he believed he knew where the dogs lived. Jan and Marco e-mailed this afternoon: “We found two dogs running around

January 29, 2011

The wait is over for beer lovers who have been anticipating the opening of The Last Drop Bottle Shop. The new Maple Leaf store, located just off of Lake City Way at 8016 15th Ave. N.E., opened Jan. 18 and has gradually been building its stock of craft and import beers. Owner Seth Howard, who also owns

January 29, 2011

Think Northgate Mall is just for shopping and dining? Think again. It’s also about education, at least for the 45 students who attend Northgate Middle College High School, located on the second floor of the mall just south of Macy’s. Students at Northgate Middle College High School can look down on shoppers from their classrooms

January 28, 2011

This post thanks to Thea at Queen Anne View. Seattle’s 17th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day is Saturday, February 12 and the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods wants to hear what makes your neighbors so great. Post your good neighbor stories here and read what others are saying about what makes their neighborhood special. Neighbor Appreciation Day

January 28, 2011

The Bike Shack, a volunteer effort to help people get and fix bicycles, is having a fund-raising, home-brew party on Saturday just south of Maple Leaf. Enjoy delicious home-brew beer and cider while listening to amazing local musicians perform live! Potluck dishes and non-alcoholic beverages to share are very welcome. Please bring your own reusable