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A CITY ON A HILL | On facadism and false fronts

In December 2013, Bill’s Off Broadway, the legendary Capitol Hill pizza joint and bar closed. Its building at Harvard Avenue and East Pine Street was to be replaced by a fancy, new mixed-use development. 

TREE TALK | A palm for all our seasons

It’s a chilly, gray November day, and you’re longing to be in Palm Springs as you take your morning walk through Madison Park. 

GARDEN HOTLINE | The java garden: Repurposing your coffee

In our damp corner of the world, coffee flows much like the rain from the lingering clouds. But after the morning cup is done, what to do with all of your leftover coffee paraphernalia?

HEALTHY AND ACTIVE | My wrist hurts — do I have carpal tunnel syndrome?

Does clapping for the Seahawks hurt your wrist and make your fingers tingle? Do you have to shake your hand to get it to “wake-up” after keyboarding? This wrist pain and hand numbness might be the signs of carpal tunnel syndrome.

AGING WITH CARE | Aging happens before our eyes

As we know, most animals have much shorter life spans than we do, so there is one aspect of pet ownership for which I don’t care: Pets age too quickly. Then we need to say goodbye when we’re not ready.

AMONG THE ANIMALS | Lost and found

Whether you live in a neighborhood, apartment complex or downtown, pets that have strayed from their home, have been stolen or even intentionally abandoned are commonly reported on neighborhood websites.

FOOD & HEALTH | For healthy aging, less is more

Several recently published studies on aging all seem to lead to the same conclusion: When it comes to diet and lifestyle choices, older adults are well advised to practice moderation.

FOOD MATTERS | A tale of two mistresses

Have you heard about Ernest Loves Agnes, in the old Kingfish Cafe space? Hemingway-themed cocktails, imaginative pizzas and a dessert called Orange Blossom that stole my heart. So good that I thought I’d never fall in love again.  

Valley School starts new year with renovated campus

Over the summer, The Valley School completed a $1.9 million project that included renovations of an existing building, demolition of the old administration building and construction of a new facility for third-, fourth- and fifth-grade classrooms.

Local schools to have open house events

Four local schools will each have open house events in the coming weeks for prospective students and their families.

Back to school, back to community

School is well underway at McGilvra Elementary School, with kids, parents, faculty and staff spearheading some high-impact community outreach projects.

Group of ‘grandmothers’ works to end gun violence in Seattle, beyond

After the Sandy Hook shooting claimed the lives of 20 children and six adults at a Connecticut elementary school almost three years ago, Margaret Heldring and a small cohort of friends felt compelled to take action on gun violence.

Public hearing explodes over mayor’s budget

Nearly a hundred residents and groups who spoke during an Oct. 20 public hearing before the Seattle City Council about they mayor's proposed budget said it fails previous promises to address the issue of homeless, poverty assistance and services to the needy.

Republican Port Commissioner Bryant aims for Olympia

While there are more than a dozen GOP candidates fighting for the 2016 presidential ticket, Seattle Port Commissioner Bill Bryant is currently the only Republican to declare his campaign for next year’s Washington gubernatorial race.

EDITORIAL | The school district’s confounding decisions

Seattle Public Schools parents have been run through the gamut in the first two months of this school year.

WB SR 520 lane restricted for bridge work for next few months

Weeknight closures of westbound state Route 520’s right lane begin tonight between the SR 520 floating bridge and Montlake.

Madrona getting ready for trick-or-treaters

The Madrona Community Council’s annual Halloween event for costumed trick-or-treaters will once again take place at the Madrona Shelterhouse, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.