Making the rounds this morning, hip-hop group Manther rap about how much they long for the pre-2008 era, when giants (well, really tall athletes) walked the streets of Seattle. read more

Belltown is moving ahead with plans to create a four-block “park boulevard” along Bell St. — a project that’s closely watched by Ballard residents who have similar plans to transform 14th Ave. NW. The Belltown project will feature fountains, light... read more

Black History Month invites us to explore African American culture and history with children. Consider making a date with your favorite children to attend one of the many literature-based events in the Seattle area, connecting history and the Afri... read more

First in a series (hopefully) of letters I compose in my head on the way to and from work, usually riding the #14. read more

I just got back from Canada again. I have seen 3 different provinces in the past 6 months, go me. I have mail and life here to catch up on now. How was your weekend? read more

Some days you just don’t understand. You’re doing your homework, and you just don’t get it. Don’t worry! The Seattle Public Library is there for you! From 3 to 11pm the SPL offers free, live homework help online right here!    ... read more

This week's standouts!The Up seriesThis has nothing to do with Pixar or balloon aviation. This is the Up documentary series, which is a big hoopty deal in documentary land. The first one is shot in 1964, when all of the subjects are 7 years old. T... read more

Conversation with a teen at the reference desk:Her: How many months you got?Me: About seven.Her: This your first one?Me: Yup.Her: Dang. It's gonna hurt.****At our first birth class, the instructor mentioned that there was a sign-up sheet for anyon... read more

News trucks and helicopters on NW 63rd in Ballard. Why was that police presence newsworthy? read more

twitter assignment for digital media production, green media, and community garden outreach1. if you have not yet joined twitter, join twitter.2. create a profile. in either your user name or bio (or both), use your real name.3. make your profile ... read more