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WSDOT will not preserve Montlake Market during 520 Bridge replacement

WSDOT is hosting a community meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church to explain its decision not to preserve the Montlake Market during the next phase of its SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program.

History on the move

The Pioneer Association of the State of Washington hosted its first historical walking tour in Madison Park, which was presented by the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild on Saturday, May 18.

Realogics putting out call for Madison Park Home & Garden Tour entries

There’s still time to sign up or nominate a neighbor to be a host for the 2019 Madison Park Home & Garden Tour, which every year benefits McGilvra Elementary students.

Epiphany School hosts first Second Grade Summit

New friendships were made and Epiphany School’s community expanded during its fifth annual Day of Caring on May 3. The newest addition to the event was the first Second Grade Summit, which brought together students from Bush School, the Valley School, Madrona Elementary and St. Therese Catholic Academy at Epiphany to participate in team-building exercises and color kindness rocks.  

Body & Brain brings healing practice to Madison Valley

Tai Chi-based Body & Brain has opened a new location in Madison Valley, offering free trial classes through the month of May.

East Prospect Street end restoration underway

Madison Park resident Gene Brandzel believes the hardest part of his East Prospect Street end restoration has been cleared, thanks to nearly 30 volunteers who came out in late April to remove invasive vegetation.

QACC loses challenge of city's analysis of ADU legislation impacts

The Seattle Hearing Examiner’s Office has upheld the City of Seattle’s final environmental impact statement for new policies meant to increase the number of accessory dwelling units developed in the city, dismissing an appeal by the Queen Anne Community Council.

Seattle Tennis Club readies for 129th Washington State Open

There are worse problems to have than being too popular. In the case of the Washington State Open, the Seattle Tennis Club has added another day to the summer competition, giving players more time to relax.

Bush School students provide Harrison Ridge Greenbelt stewardship

A native forest restoration project benefitted from the backbreaking work of a bunch of students, who hauled compost up a steep hill by the bucket load, andtheir teachers helped too.

Madison Books opens after long wait

It’s official: Madison Park has an independent bookstore once again. “They’ve responded well to what we have, which is encouraging,” said Madison Books manager James Crossley.

Neighborhood delivers opinions about post office relocation

Central Area residents were unhappy with the options proposed by the U.S. Postal Service on May 2 for a new retail location following the closure of the East Union Post Office. But most agreed they did not want to wait three years to see it return to its old corner at 23rd and Union, which leaves only two viable options at this time.

Pacific Northwest Historians Guild presents Madison Park history walk

The Pacific Northwest Historians Guild will present a history walk in Madison Park on Saturday, May 18, guided by the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild.

Seattle attorney, nonprofit founder running for county council

King County Council District 2 candidate Girmay Zahilay is focusing on making systemic changes that provide improved access to housing, transportation, government and education, as well as criminal justice reform and environmental justice.

A day in the life of Gus Arno

Revisiting the Park columnist Richard Carl Lehman goes back in time again to share the antics aboard the USS Gus Arno, a party vessel that made its way across Seattle waters.

HomeStreet calls up Backpack Brigade

Backpack Brigade founder Nichelle Hilton knows how to stretch a budget, her nonprofit providing children at 24 Seattle schools with more than 230,000 meals annually.

The Central fights city hall

The Central Area Senior Center continues pushing for the city to let it take ownership of the property the nonprofit has been operating in for more than 50 years. Now, it has Kshama Sawant’s support, the Seattle city councilmember amplifying the message in city hall.

Bailey-Boushay House vandal takes plea deal

A man charged with vandalizing Bailey-Boushay House and assaulting staff in March after being asked to leave its emergency shelter has pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges.