Stories for May 2016

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Tuesday, May 31

Change is hard! | Another perspective on the proposed PCC Market

The flare-up about the sale of City People’s and the effort to stop the construction of a building with a PCC market reminds me of a similar effort in Madison Park several years ago. The city wanted to remove the fence at North Beach (Swing Park) which is on 43rd Avenue East, just north of East Madison. The residents of the Park, particularly the ones in surrounding residences, were up in arms.

Jewelry theft on East Crockett Street | POLICE NOTES, May 6-14

The following are selected reports from the Seattle Police Department. They represent the officers’ accounts of the events described.

Does councilwoman abuse reveal what we've become?

The backlash from the early May basketball arena vote could tell us where the city's demographics stand

To the surprise of most political observers — and the utter shock of local media, which tends for financial reasons to be heavily enamored with the prospect of new sports teams — on Monday, May 2, the Seattle City Council dealt what is likely a fatal blow to developer Chris Hansen’s long-running plans to build a new basketball arena in SoDo. But for all the resulting headlines, the more interesting story happened immediately afterward.

View not the only reason to enjoy BeachHouse

A reader responds to Ronald Holden's May 2016 Food Matters column

I agree with local restaurant writer Ronald Holden’s last paragraph in his somewhat less than enthusiastic review of the BeachHouse restaurant in the May, 2016, Madison Park Times edition. Yes, “the real strong suit of the restaurant is its location overlooking the lake” is in itself a valid reason to enjoy the BeachHouse… but not the only one.

Friday, May 27

The more things change...

A sobering reminder that you only get one chance at a first impression, from the new editor of the Madison Park Times.

You don’t know me yet but I’m the new editor of the Madison Park Times. Vera Chan-Pool was in charge of this fine publication for a long time and I’m sure she left some large shoes to fill. I haven’t found them yet, but the smell around my desk is… I don’t want to go into it, I just know they’re there, OK?

Valley residents pack PCC Market building presentation

Architect presents three designs for mixed use building; Save Madison Valley members angered by limited time for audience questions and feedback

The president of the architectural firm hired to design a multi-use building on the site of City People’s Garden Store says he wants to be “a better neighbor” to the residents and business owners of Madison Valley.

Who are we celebrating when SIFF celebrates Woody Allen?

Reel Grrls questions opening night screening of controversial director's 'Cafe Society'

On March 19, Seattle told the tale of two Thursday and two SIFFs. It told the tale of two Woody Allens, too.

Monday, May 16

'Addams Family' musical coming to Garfield High

Show to play May 25-27 and June 1-4

Garfield High School drama will get creepy and kooky later this month as they present "The Addams Family" for their spring musical.

Friday, May 6

Blackberry removal work party in Madison Park on Mother's Day

The work party will take place at the intersection of East Highland Drive and 42nd Avenue East, two blocks north of the Seattle Tennis Club.