Announcing a new competition for Pioneer Square residents! I know that there are a lot of you who have Christmas Trees up -- I can see them through your windows. And now that I write that, I should just clarify that I don't go around looking...
A local Pioneer Square resident is fighting crime on his own by videotaping drug deals from his apartment window. We posted the video earlier this week, and apparently it has become so popular on YouTube, it attracted the attention of Komo4 news. It's sad that it...
Do I need to insert a dramatic pause to let some of you think about that question? For those of you who already know your answer, there's something you can actually do to make a difference. Every day since I started this blog, I've asked myself: How...
So, obviously Pioneer Square is all over the news because of yesterday's announcement that EBBC is moving to Capitol Hill. In order to share all of this news with you (without my commentary) in a quick manner, here you go: A bookstore moves, but the plot...
Here is a letter I just received from Peter Aaron, the owner of the Elliott Bay Book Co, where he confirms the very sad news that he is moving the bookstore to Capitol Hill. December 10, 2009 A NEW CHAPTER After many weeks of speculation about the future...
Outgoing Mayor Greg Nickels, and the Seattle Dept of Planning and Development have submitted proposed changes to the South Downtown Plan. According to the SPD, South Downtown includes: Pioneer Square, Chinatown/ International District, Little Saigon and other areas east of Interstate 5, and land around the...
The city is hosting a series of Open Houses on potential routes for the new First Hill Streetcar. Their goal is to "educate residents and businesses about potential routes and get feedback." (via DJC - subscription only) The line will connect the International District, Pioneer Square,...
Just found this post on The SunBreak Blog called "Drug Dealers Star in Pioneer Square's Reality TV." It is so ridiculous, but I can't help but smile for a few moments at the soundtrack they chose to accompany this video. I would hope that something...
Happy Holidays from Pioneer Square! Here is the scoop on how to win free money (and how can you resist?): Fill out an entry form at any participating P2 business (listed below) from now until December 23rd and your name will be entered to win $250...
News: A review of new P2 business Neodandi and the Neodandi Fashion Fashion Opera, a salute to the life and style of Michael Jackson. Holiday deals for teleworkers seeking space -- mentions Startpad, a Pioneer Square coworking space that is "offering renters who sign up in December...