A lot is changing on a daily basis as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s difficult to keep track of all that’s going on and how our lives are being affected. Check here for news and updates about the Pioneer Square neighborhood and our broader community.
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From the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and Citywide Neighborhood Council (CNC): We are currently seeking input from community groups throughout Seattle as a way to find out how to support the evolution of the Neighborhood District Council system as a key avenue for civic participation in...
A group called "Acupuncturists Without Borders" have partnered with Blues to Do to organize an event this Thursday for Veterans Day; especially to help those who suffer from depression or PTSD. 15 bands will play in 7 clubs this Thursday, starting at 8pm. $10 suggested donation...
If you're looking for a guilt-free reason to buy a pound of what my family fondly calls "pudge," look no further: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory stores in downtown Seattle are running a “Fudge for Troops” promotion through the month of November to benefit USO-Puget Sound Area. Beginning...
NEWS Why has the all-night dining scene shrunk as Seattle has grown? (Crosscut) Eating on the Edge: The ability to grab something late at night is the very mark of a city's greatness. Perhaps there is a reason why Seattle has fewer all-night options than in the...
If you feel like something has been missing in your life lately, you’re right. And it’s most likely because you haven’t tried a gourmet burger from BuiltBurger before. Their grand opening is today in Pioneer Square, and they will be the neighborhood’s first modern burger destination....
[Remember this post on being terrified to ride a bike in the city? Well, here is a follow up response from guest post-er Craig Hollow]: As a life-long member of the loose affiliation of bearded men in short pants often seen whizzing by at near-terminal velocities,...
I have posted multiple times about the Bread of Life Mission and of the services they do for the homeless in our neighborhood. I received an announcement a little while ago about an expansion of their services: I wanted to let you know about an exciting...
Pioneer Square's King Street Station is one of 54 projects to receive federal funding as part of a statewide push to enhance high speed rail transportation. More than $18.2 million will be spent to seismically retrofit King Street Station and its clock tower, as well as...
IMAGE OF THE WEEK: (image credit: smohundro) NEWS Pioneer Square: Are better days already coming? (Crosscut) There are new ideas being developed around a neighborhood alliance, which has an energetic executive. Online-gaming developers have already discovered the charms of the place. Ralph D. Anderson, architect called 'father of Pioneer Square,'...
And before anyone cracks any jokes, no the answer is not 'by simply walking in the neighborhood.' The answer is that it's Halloween weekend, and there are two tours you can participate in to get in the Halloween spirit: 1. Spooked in Seattle's Haunted Pioneer Square Tour This...