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Prographica to merge with L.A. Gallery

Prographica Gallery is merging with its Los Angeles affiliate gallery, Koplin Del Rio Gallery, as it relocates to Seattle.

REVISITING THE PARK | A tribute to best friends

Making friends with kids living in Madison Park in the ‘40s was easy. There were four of us who really bonded.

SEATTLE SOUNDINGS | Exit Sunny Jim

I tried hard to like U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott. But over the years I couldn’t help but notice that he, in one of the safest Democratic seats in the country, never actually did anything.

OUTSIDE CITY HALL | City heading toward removing all zoning restrictions

Last November, the Seattle City Council approved a decision agenda that includes consideration in 2016 of upzones for every neighborhood in Seattle. But City Councilmember Michael O’Brien has gone one step further.

THE BOTTOM LINE | It’s a love story in 2016 and beyond

Every week, it seems that another young black man dies. I take each of those deaths personally because I happen to be one of those delusional people who believe that I can make a difference in the lives of those who look like me.

GARDEN HOTLINE | When to call an arborist

Seattle is home to many large conifers and native deciduous trees like big-leaf maple and red alder that are now suffering as a result of weather, disease and urban development. How do you decide when is it time to call in an expert?

ASK RAY ABOUT REAL ESTATE | Is real estate the better investment in 2016?

According to Colliers International, a leading global commercial real estate company, 2016 will be “the year of real estate.”

TREE TALK | The paramour of winter bloom

It takes a real seductress to compel an insect out of its lair of comfort to pollinate a blossom in the cold chill of a Northwest winter. Ah, but Chinese witch hazel and its hybrids and cultivated varieties can hold their own.

AGING WITH CARE | Seattle’s contributions to senior fitness

Seattle has a wonderful history of being a leader in senior fitness and conditioning.

HEALTHY AND ACTIVE | Catching some real Zzz’s

David Bowie sang “I’m not losing sleep,” but in reality, most of us have had the occasional challenge of getting sound sleep.

PRACTICAL MONEY MATTERS | Take a close look at Social Security

If you’re not close to retirement age, it’s easy to ignore what Social Security is doing. However, some significant announcements late last year make now a very good time to pay attention.

Seattle Girls’ School hires new head

Seattle Girls’ School has a new head of school: Brenda Leaks. She will start July 1.