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REVIEW | There’s nothing deep in ‘Inherent Vice’

“Inherent Vice,” based on the novel by Thomas Pynchon, is Paul Thomas Anderson’s wild, psychedelic take on film noir — think, “The Big Sleep” crossed with “The Big Lebowski.”

REVIEW | ‘Predestination’ doesn’t know where to go

For the most part, January is a cinematic graveyard. Occasionally, however, a movie will come along with loftier aspirations.

A tough decision for some students: Lunch or recess?

Parents at more than 50 Seattle Public Schools have recently complained that their kids don’t get enough time for lunch or recess.

McGilvra to open for school tours

McGilvra Elementary School (1617 38th Ave. E.) will hold two more tours this school year for prospective families.

St. Therese open house upcoming

St. Therese Catholic Academy (900 35th Ave.) will have its open house on Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon.

HEALTHY TODAY | Hitting the slopes? Prevent injury this ski season

With winter upon us and snow falling in the mountains, here are some facts about common skiing and snowboarding injuries, tips on recognizing them and, most importantly, how to use common sense to minimize your risk of getting injured.

PAWS AND REFLECT | New Year’s resolutions for pet owners

While tradition is to use the new year as a chance to start fresh and contemplate what changes to make in our lives, it made me curious as to how many pet owners incorporate their four-legged family members into their resolutions.

AGING WITH CARE | Transform outlook for aging family members

The new year is here! Let’s look ahead by creating a unique New Year’s gift for your favorite elder.

Neighborhood groups look forward to continuing 2014’s successes

2014 was a big year for the neighborhood community councils in East-Central Seattle, and many are already ramping up for a big year in 2015.

Revision study concludes with no Dorffel Drive solution

Following the early-fall study and traffic revision of Dorffel Drive in the Denny-Blaine neighborhood, Madison Park Greenways leader Bob Edmiston published a report. The report, released in November, didn’t recommend the revision study for permanent implementation.

FOOD MATTERS | Eating in the living room

There are a number of delightful “public living rooms” if you do want to leave the house. BeachHouse Madison Park (1927 43rd Ave. E.) is one such living room.

COMMUNITY CORNER | January 2015

Over those last 40 years, the Madison Park Community Council has completed about 40 projects benefiting the immediate community.

Leschi’s Appleton wins Denny Award

Leschi's Rich Appleton was recognized with Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Award during the 2014 Denny Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Stewardship.

‘Memory Lane’ gets city matching grant

The Central Area Senior Center (500 30th Ave. S.) has received a $24,500 matching grant from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Small and Simple Projects Fund.

POLICE NOTES | January 2015

Police responded to the 1100 block of 34th Avenue on Dec. 22 to investigate a burglary of a business that occurred between 3 and 4:50 a.m. that day

PPC reporter promoted

Sarah Radmer has been promoted to editor of the Capitol Hill Times and Monroe Monitor & Valley News.

REVISITING THE PARK | From beatniks to hippies

My favorite decade was the 1950s, when life seemed strife-less. We found there were no real hangouts for the 21-year-old group, however.

SEATTLE SOUNDINGS | The home front

For weeks, demonstrations rolled through cities large and small in the wake of the decision by a suburban St. Louis grand jury to not criminally charge a Ferguson, Mo., police officer in his fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager, Michael Brown.

THE BOTTOM LINE | Our children are mad, as they should be

The children are mad. They thought the civil rights struggle was over.