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DECEMBER 31: The Last Supper Club -- "Guaranteed to be the party of the year!!!" (or your money back??) $30 General Admission, $75 VIP dinner, 6:30pm - 2am Heaven Nightclub - "Classic Hollywood Cabaret variety show, complimentary hor d'ouevres and party favors" $40, 7pm - 2am Contour Nightclub - "a...
Seattle Public Utilities is offering free tree recycling from December 26 - January 10. Seattle residents can also drop off their holiday trees and greens for free at Seattle Public Utilities’ North and South Recycling and Disposal stations between the above dates. The South Recycling and...
According to WSDOT's website, the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement team is discussing "new north and south portal locations and a potential new route for the proposed bored tunnel." At the south end (in Pioneer Square), the entrance to the tunnel could be moved a block west to Alaskan...
There has been a lot of press about Pioneer Square every since Elliott Bay Book Co's announcement that they're leaving the square. Just scroll through this blog and you'll find links to articles like "Can Pioneer Square be saved?" and "New boutiques buck recession with...
Update: Christmas Tree 1 is the winner! Congratulations to everyone for participating. Poll [polldaddy poll=2420934] Winner receives a coupon for 8 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory apples of their choice (under $6.75/apple). Voting closes midnight Christmas Eve. Click here to see the original competition announcement. (p.s. there are people in...
On Wednesday afternoon, many stakeholders and Pioneer Square interest groups gathered together to listen to Donovan Rypkema's revaluation of the neighborhood. (to read more about the background of the Mayor's "Revitalization Committee," click here). He started out the presentation by stating that his recommendations for 2009...
When: Wednesday, December 16, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (today!) Where: Yesler Community Center (917 E Yesler Way) What: An open house where the city will “educate residents and businesses about potential routes and get feedback.” To see my previous post on this, click here. Lisa added this comment...
I met with the Office of Economic Development last week to talk about what type of services they offer to neighborhoods, businesses, and residents. To start with, here is some background on the OED: the Director is appointed by the Mayor (and may or may not...
News: 300 rally in Seattle in support of Obama's health care proposals by Seattle Times. The rally was organized in part by the national Democratic Party for support of President Obama’s health care agenda. New deep-bore tunnel alignment proposed for Pioneer Square by Seattle PI. WSDOT is...
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...