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February 15, 2010
Only three major arterials run north-south through the heart of Maple Leaf, and they’re all increasingly clogged during the morning and afternoon commuter rushes. It’s now not uncommon in the afternoon, for instance, to see a solid row of cars crawling southbound on Fifth Avenue all the way from Rick’s Chevron at 85th Street to …
February 14, 2010
If you haven’t got enough to do in your own yard next weekend, or you’ve simply got some time to spare, you’re invited to dig in the dirt with your friends and neighbors at a quarterly work party at the Maple Leaf Community Garden at 529 N.E. 103rd St. The garden, which features 22 P-Patch …
February 14, 2010
Looks like the 15th Avenue Northeast bridge over Thornton Creek will be shut down in about three weeks, and stay shut for the next year. No cars, pedestrians, buses, bikes, skateboarders allowed. Nada. No one from the city has responded to our request last month for an exact closing date, but the city Web site …
February 13, 2010
Well, we all know Northgate Mall is open and hoping you’ll shop away President’s Day weekend, but come Monday, don’t expect the liquor store or the post office to be open. Because of the holiday, all government offices will be closed Monday, including the municipal and King County courts, as will be all branches of …
February 12, 2010
Just because Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday this year doesn’t mean all you romantics out there have planned the perfect weekend yet. But we’re here to help, whether you’re a lover or a hater of the holiday. It just so happens that this weekend, there’s plenty to do around the city – for those …