In a Seattle Weekly cover story today, reporter Laura Onstot tackled the issue of the preservation board and questioned the effectiveness of their role in the neighborhood. The article looked at the following businesses/people who had to get approval from the preservation board for various changes...
TAT'S Mission: TAT'S Delicatessen strives to be an authentic reproduction of the East Coast deli experience in both product and atmosphere. We are dedicated to providing a diverse menu of high quality eat-in, take-out and delivery meals using only the freshest ingredients, always served in a...
NEWS Pioneer Square drug sweep targets cocaine dealers (Seattle Times) A months-long investigation into Pioneer Square's open-air drug market culminated Tuesday in a sweep of Seattle's historic district, with officers rounding up some of the neighborhood's most prolific sellers of crack cocaine. The operation identified 27 suspects,...
The roll out of "Parking for Peanuts" was a huge success, with 65 cars taking advantage of the program yesterday. Someone who used the free parking offer wrote the following: "The free parking for last nights First Thursday's Gallery walk was great. The attendants at the garage...
The Seattle Times has a great report of a drug sweep that happened yesterday afternoon called "Operation Roll the Rock." The operation began three months ago when undercover officers began slowly making cases against 27 crack-cocaine dealers that were noted to be frequently in the...
Although I can stand as a testament to the fact that Pioneer Square usually has tons of (paid) parking, I understand that during big events, some people feel it's difficult to find open spots. It's also a pleasant surprise to have people work together to...
NEWS How to fill the hole in Pioneer Square's heart? (Crosscut) Elliott Bay Book Co. has moved, but the historic space it vacated is waiting for a new tenant with bright ideas. Adaptability and inspiration have kept Pioneer Square, and the Globe Building, going for over a...
After featuring a lot of retail and ground level shops, I thought it was about time to feature one of our above-ground companies: Zulily Zulily is an online store that offers crazy discounts (up to 70% off of retail) on items for moms, kids, and babies....
Every January, volunteers throughout Seattle and King County come together in a combined effort to determine the number of homeless people who are either sleeping in the streets or in shelters. This effort is called the “One Night Count” (see posts here and here). The...
Save the Date: Thursday, May 20th Team Diva believes that you cannot have a great city and ignore your urban, historic core. Pioneer Square is one of Seattle's oldest neighborhoods and has been hit hard by the economic downturn. Many retailers and residents have started...