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Feb 20 2020

🍲 An American Classic for Filipino home cooking

Plus: Remembering how Japanese-American internment changed Seattle.

Hey there, it’s Thursday. And what a gloriously sunny week it’s been so far. If you’ve already blocked it out, here’s a reminder that we’re coming off quite the streak of gloomy winter days: Seattle hasn’t had a fully sunny day since Nov. 30. 😮

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Feb 19 2020

🎆 King County’s new plan to scare bald eagles

Plus: Bezos’ big climate pledge.

Hello and welcome to Wednesday, friends. We’re just a week away from our Pitch-Your-Friend event, so it’s time to get those pitches in!

How it works: Five Seattleites will take the stage to give a short slideshow presentation “pitching” their friend to potential dates. Envision “Shark Tank” meets “The Bachelor” meets “America’s
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Feb 18 2020

🤔 The ethics of moving to Seattle

Plus: Good news for gluten-free beer lovers.

Hey there, it’s Tuesday. And we’re starting off today with a cool opportunity for all you city government nerds out there. The Seattle Planning Commission is now soliciting volunteers to join the 16-member board.

Want to have a direct line to the mayor and city council when it comes to land use, zoning, transportation, and housing? This is your chance. Applications are due Feb
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Feb 17 2020

🕵️ Recognize this water fountain?

Plus: Chilly Hilly, Willy Nilly, and 20 other things to do this week.

Hello and welcome to a new week. It’s a holiday for some of us today, but shout-out to everyone hanging out in the office and cranking through their Monday anyway. 😓

If you need something to help get you through the week, we’ve got two words: sunshine and mocktails. That’s right — it looks like we’ll finally be drying out today and c
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Feb 14 2020

💘 It started at Taste of India on Roosevelt...

Plus: Where to wear your “Sleepless in Seattle” nightshirt this weekend.

Hey there, it’s Friday. And we’re swooning this Valentine’s Day over the 100-word love stories we received from our dear readers. Keep scrolling to feel all the feels with us. 🥰

While we’ve all got love on the brain, now is the perfect time to grab tickets to our upcoming Pitch-Your-Friend event at The Collective. Hosted by the endlessly charming Alanna Francis
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Feb 13 2020

💰 The head tax debate returns

Plus: Six ways to practice self love this week.

Hello and welcome to Thursday, friends. The weekend is almost here, and so is National Candy Discount Day. In the meantime, everyone’s got love on the brain in the run-up to Feb. 14.

As you’re wading through all those sappy social media posts, don’t forget to show yourself some love this week. Keep scrolling for some of our favorite ways to treat yo’self, Seattle-style. 😘


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Feb 12 2020

☕ Seattle’s newest cream-cheese treat

Plus: We want to hear your 100-word love stories.

Hey there, it’s Wednesday. And we’re less than a week away from our next Crafting Libations class — this time featuring the non-alcoholic side of mixology.

Whether you’re trying to drink less in 2020 or have been living the zero-proof life for awhile now, this is the perfect opportunity to up your mocktail game and make some new friends.

It&
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Feb 11 2020

🎣 Tell us why your friend is the perfect catch

Plus: Is this the most adorable UW study ever?

Hey there, it’s Tuesday. We’re back from vacation and can hardly believe that Valentine’s Day is coming up this Friday. 😮

Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or a V-day bah humbug, Feb. 14 is a great time to reflect on the many ways love brightens our days, in whatever form it takes. And once again, we’re asking for your 100-word love stories to feature in our Valentine’s Day newsletter.

They can be about romantic love,
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Feb 06 2020

😅 The most ‘Seattle’ workouts ever

Plus: Six ways to beat the February blues.

Hello and welcome to Thursday, friends. Though February tends to be associated with heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and the color pink, it doesn’t have to end there. There are brisk walks to be had! Movie theaters to duck into! Bowls of ramen to slurp! The list goes on.

So we’ve compiled our other suggestions to beat February boredom.👇 Bonus points if you tag us in photos of you doing any of ’em.


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Feb 05 2020

📅 11 ways to celebrate Black History Month in Seattle

Plus: We want you to Pitch-Your-Friend

Hey hey, it’s Wednesday. And it’s also the first week of Black History Month. Here in Seattle, that means a jam-packed calendar of events celebrating the contributions of Black artists, activists, and changemakers. Keep scrolling for our list of ways to join the conversation this month. 👇


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