Stories with 'seattle' tag

Bats, beer, Bob Ferguson, & 20 things to do in Seattle this week

Welcome to your new week, Seattle! There are lots of ways to enjoy the city this week: blow glass, go to a mayoral candidate talent show, or head to one of the many parties, events, and festivals that are happening over the weekend. Phew, we dare you to be bored. MONDAY Listen to classical music outside. […]

/ July 10, 2017

Video: What do you think of Seattle’s rapid growth?

Is Seattle’s growth the beginning of the end of what makes the city great, or an opportunity to level it up? Seattle natives and transplants weigh in on video.

/ July 4, 2017

How to spend your Fourth, plus 18 things to do in Seattle this week

Next week’s Seattle events roundup is coming at you early as we get ready for next week’s big holiday. There are so many places for you to watch fireworks on Tuesday and lots of ways to have fun that aren’t all about America, too. Take a look at next weekend: there’s a bubble flash mob and a pirate […]

/ June 30, 2017

‘I need to know I am still here.’ A poem about Seattle homelessness

A woman who has experienced homelessness in Seattle shares her experience in poetry. This post is part of the #SeaHomeless project to shine a spotlight on homelessness in Seattle.

/ June 28, 2017

Plants that eat stuff, salsa dancing, & 14 things to do in Seattle this week

Welcome to your new week! How do you feel about plants that eat stuff? What about plants that can help you get better when you’re sick? Plants seem to be a theme in Seattle events this week, but there are lots of other great ways to get involved in what’s happening around you, too. Let’s […]

/ June 26, 2017

Video: What do Seattle newcomers think about their city?

What do Seattle newcomers think of their city? We passed on your questions to a group of Seattle transplants, who shared their move-to-Seattle story and their perspectives on their new home.

/ June 21, 2017

Working the land on Seattle Works Day

On Seattle Works Day, a bunch of you joined us down in the Duwamish River Valley to help Alleycat Acres prep land for a new native plant garden that’s going to make some bees and neighbors pretty happy.

/ June 20, 2017

Parade for Pride, go to a dog party, and 19 things to do in Seattle this week

As Seattle gears up for the big Pride parade next weekend, there are a ton of events to get you out into the city. We’re here to help you plan your week.

/ June 19, 2017

Seattle Dollars: Ever heard of the Female Founder Effect?

As Seattle women workers become more educated, the gender wage gap widens in the city. To combat this inequity, one Seattleite is championing something called the “female founder effect.”

/ June 15, 2017

Video: The Seattle Freeze is probably melting. Here’s what that means for people moving in

The Seattle Freeze holds that it’s harder to make new friends here than in other cities. But now that Seattle is the fastest growing city in the country, won’t that influx of people looking for friends warm up the chill?

/ June 14, 2017