Beacon Hill

Locals to Know: Yes Segura

Let’s get today started by switching up the norm and improving Seattle’s streets with today’s locals to know — Yes Segura! They founded Smash the Box, a community-driven urban planning and design firm based out of Beacon Hill. Yes is here to talk to us all about his work centering pedestrians over cars, love of […]

/ August 23, 2022

🎁 28 Seattle-made gifts to wrap up your holiday shopping, just in time for Shop Small Saturday

“Thanks to our sponsor, Civic Commons, for making the 2021 Evergrey Gift Guide happen. Learn how to engage with your community all year long by connecting with the local org that’s driving big change in the Emerald City, from Shoreline to Sea-Tac.” Seattle is jam-packed with talented and ambitious creatives whose wares are prime for […]

/ November 23, 2021

A Seattle author’s advice to new parents: ‘Nothing should stop you from going places that you love’

We asked Angela Garbes’ for her best recs to not feeling isolated as a Seattle parent — including the best places to go with a little one in tow.

/ June 19, 2018

“If you’re here, you’re here with intention”: Why this Seattleite opened a social justice library

Founder Edwin Lindo hopes Estelita’s Library will serve as a refuge and resource for locals wanting to talk about challenging topics.

/ May 18, 2018

Your favorite Seattle businesses: Fighting for equity at The Station

In honor of National Small Business Week, we visited local businesses with people who told us they love them. Priya Frank picked The Station on Beacon Hill because ‘they’re not afraid to challenge inequity.’

/ May 3, 2017