November 18, 2010

If you’re on the one- to two-year waiting list to get a plot at the Maple Leaf Community Garden, the Seattle Department of Transportation has got a project that just might whet your appetite for gardening and do the neighborhood a favor. At Wednesday night’s Maple Leaf Community Council Executive Board meeting, President Marc Phillips

November 18, 2010

Northgate Mall’s Winter Wonderland will come to life when Santa arrives tomorrow. Santa will be available for photos daily through Dec. 24. This year, Santa isn’t waiting for Thanksgiving to visit the Northgate/Maple Leaf neighborhood. So if you’re among the many who prefer to beat the holiday rush, Santa is scheduled to arrive this Friday, Nov. 19,

November 17, 2010

Just how prepared are you for what’s predicted to be a cold, wet winter? The city’s hoping to help prepare you for one of the myriad worst possible scenarios: Landslides. From 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 20, you’re invited to attend a landslide awareness meeting at the Northgate Community Center Multipurpose Room, 10510 Fifth Ave.

November 17, 2010

The six-pack of teen burglars arrested last week in Maple Leaf obviously aren’t committing all the break-ins here. They were arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Since then: Burglars broke into homes in the 500 block of Northeast 82nd Street, and the 800 block of Northeast 85 Street, AND the 400 block of Northeast 84th Street,

November 17, 2010

The original Wild Root Salon Spa & Salon at 8814 Roosevelt Way N.E. is closing up shop early today, Nov. 17, but clients and the curious aren’t getting kicked out of the business entirely. Instead, they’re invited to join the entire staff for a “Special Wild Holiday Event” at the Northgate Mall location from 4:30-7:30 p.m. They’re making it worth