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Loyal Heights Play Area reopens after renovation
The Loyal Heights Play Area on NW 77th St and 21st Ave NW reopened on June 3 after five months of construction to update the facilities and make it more accessible. The play area has been in the works for years: Back in 2017, Seattle Parks and Recreation began collecting feedback for the new playground, which was supposed to be built in 2018.
Reuben's Brews to reopen the Brewtap location with new name: The Canning Line
About a year before the pandemic started, Reuben's Brews opened a new tasting room in their large brewing facility just off Leary Ave NW at 800 NW 46th St. The Brewtap has remained closed for over 15 months, but now, Reuben's will be reopening it to the public with a new name.
Explore Ballard gardens and learn from the experts at the 12th Annual Edible Garden Tour
The Edible Garden Tour will be on June 26th.Sustainable Ballard. The annual Edible Garden Tour is coming up soon, with over a dozen Ballard residents showing their gardens and sharing their secrets.
Local artist paints aquatic-themed mural behind National Nordic Museum
Dozfy's new mural spans the fence in front of Stabbert Maritime.Dozfy on Instagram. Ballard has just added another public art piece to the neighborhood, with a massive aquatic-themed mural now gracing the fence on NW 54th St in front of Stabbert Maritime, just behind the National Nordic Museum.
More vaccination pop-ups coming to Ballard and Queen Anne
Vaccine pop-ups are coming to Ballard this Friday.City of Seattle. The Seattle Fire Department is hosting another round of vaccination pop-up events in Seattle, with one happening in Queen Anne today and two in the Ballard Brewery District on Friday.
SDOT seeks feedback on options for Magnolia's aging pedestrian and bicycle bridge to Ballard Locks
The pedestrian and bicycle bridge that connects 33rd Ave W to the Ballard Locks in Magnolia is nearing the end of its life span, and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is asking for public feedback on how to either rehabilitate or replace the bridge.
Seattle Symphony musicians form "Alley Band" in Loyal Heights
The Seattle Symphony performers take to the streets every other Sunday for their outdoor concerts.Ryan Kellogg. Several local out-of-work Seattle Symphony members have teamed up to form what they call the Alley Band, performing regularly in Loyal Heights.
Construction starts on supportive housing project Ballard Crossing
The latest project to add more supportive housing in Seattle has broken ground in Ballard. The Ballard Crossing is a project of Plymouth Housing, a non-profit, independent organization formed to develop and operate housing for those facing homelessness. Ballard Crossing will include 79 supportive housing units and is being built at 6400 15th Ave NW. The development site is the former location of Corry’s Fine Dry Cleaning and Fuzzy Wuzzy Rug Cleaning.
Sunset Hill Walking Art Fair is back this summer
Painting by Ameen DhillonAmeen Dhillon on Instagram. The Sunset Hill Walking Art Fair is back again this summer, happening on Saturday, June 12. The Sunset Hill Community Association is hosting their second Sunset Hill Walking Art Fair, back by popular demand. The art fair consists of participating neighbors who showcase their creativity around their homes on fences, walls, and driveways. The art fair is for everyone interested in showing their artistic side or for art lovers to peruse and find a new item to take home.
Send a Kid to Camp initiative is sponsoring three children for Ballard summer camps
Verity Credit Union is partnering with Illumination Learning Studio to send three kids to camp this summer.ILS on Facebook. Local summer camps in Ballard and Greenwood are opening for this summer for children to express their creativity.
Tres' House of Cheesesteaks now operating in Goofy's Bar on Crown Hill
The popular food truck Tres' House of Cheesesteaks has moved into a brick-and-mortar: They've opened up shop at Goofy's Sports Bar at 8519 15th Ave NW. Owner Tremaine Battle announced the news earlier this month, rolling out a new menu and late-night hours for Goofy's patrons.
First look at apartment building set to replace Firestone in Ballard
Plans are in the works to replace the Firestone Tire on NW Market St with a 7-story apartment building. The project plans include a 122-unit apartment building and parking for 73 vehicles at 1145 NW Market St. The property sold last June for $7 million; J. Selig Real Estate is the developer and Mithun is the architect.
Cycle Dogs to open new location in Ballard today
Cycle Dogs serves plant-based hot dogs, burgers, fries, and more.Cycle Dogs on Instagram. The much-anticipated opening of Cycle Dogs' new location in Ballard is here: The former vegan food truck owners are cracking open their doors to customers today.
Tom Douglas grilling up Copper River salmon to raise money for the Ballard Food Bank
Tom Douglas at the Grilling for Good event in 2020.Tom Douglas. Tom Douglas is hosting another Grilling for Good fundraiser at Serious TakeOut in Ballard, this time grilling Copper River salmon to raise money for the Ballard Food Bank's new building.
Café Street program extended for another year
Seattle City Councilmember Dan StraussSeattle City Council. The pilot program that allowed Seattle business owners to utilize streets outside of their businesses has just been extended another full year while permanent guidelines are finalized.
New jewelry shop Byrne Brightly now open in Ballard
A new jewelry shop has opened in downtown Ballard called Byrne Brightly. Byrne Brightly is the creation of MK Byrne, who moved her Boston-based shop to Ballard earlier this year. The new shop is at 2108 NW Vernon Place, next to Studio RA.
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