SDOT Planting Trees Along S Myrtle

Seems the little white flags have been replaced by street markings and trees. I noticed som new plantings yesterday, but saw them in action today.

4200 South Othello gets some permit love.

Looks like Othello Partners is starting the process for another building.

“Land Use Application to allow a 6-story building containing 17,700 sq. ft. of retail at ground level and 370 residential units above. Parking for 372 vehicles to be provided below grade. Project includes 52,000 cu. yds. of grading. ALL works includes 52,000 cu. yds. [...]

Burgers, Bingo, Brews, and BrightonUpYourDay!

Yes, once again I’ll be attending this wonderful southend funfest of beer and bingo. A bit late on the post, but better late than never.

Friday, January 28
6:00 — 10:00pm

Download the PDF Flyer

Join Emcee Mark Bryant and the members of the Southeast Seattle Senior Center for an evening of fun!

$15.00 Buy-In Includes:

Burger Dinner (Vegetarian Burgers Available)
Ten [...]

What’s Next for Columbia City?

Not trying to sound like a major downer, but with the closing of two restaurants in Columbia City (via RVPost) I have to ask the question. While the economy is still suffering, are there any budding entrepreneurs out there to move into the two new vacancies?

From one point I can understand the closings. Roy’s, Willie’s [...]

Grand Re-Opening of Safeway

Just a few pics from of the chaos. Tons of fun though, food samples, and a band.

Columbia City makes CNN “Top 10″ list

Thrilled to see the CC Market getting some press.

CNN article here.

Link to Columbia City Market here.

9. Columbia City Farmers Market (Seattle, Washington)

For a great urban market, Planck recommends Seattle’s Columbia City Farmers Market.

With more than 40 Washington State farmers and small food vendors, travelers are bound to find something to take back with them.

For [...]

UPDATE: SeattleTimes.com write-up about the peacock.

A great write-up about our peacock by Jill Kimball.

Original article here.

For more than two months now, Seattle residents Robert and Sasha Stabbert have listened to the intermittent screeches of a peacock.

“It sounds kind of like a child or a woman screaming at the top of her lungs,” Robert Stabbert said. “I’ll be on the telephone [...]

Lost Tortoise

Seems we have a new animal wandering the streets of Brighton.

Block Party Info!

Just in case you missed the flyer, we’re having a block party!

Traffic Circle gets a Facelift

The neighbors around 42nd Ave. South and South Holly street decided to do a makeover on their traffic circle. Lead by Block Talks (a local effort to bring communities together for the greater good) they took over a little bit of their neighborhood. Previously the circle was inhabited by weeds and garbage, but thanks to [...]