East Kong Yick By Elana Lim Twin four-story brick buildings, East and West Kong Yick, were opened as the center of a new Chinatown in 1910.[i] Back … [Read more...] about Stories in Place: East Kong Yick
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Stories in Place: Grandpa’s Room (West Kong Yick)
Grandpa’s Room by Betty Lau Grandpa moved out; our extended family having become even more extended. Mom, dad, two younger siblings and I, Aunty … [Read more...] about Stories in Place: Grandpa’s Room (West Kong Yick)
Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Burwell House
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Burwell House at 709 14th Avenue E. on Capitol Hill at its meeting on … [Read more...] about Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Burwell House
Stories in Place: Summer Lovin’ at Mt. Baker Park
Summer Lovin’ at Mt. Baker Park by Aviona Rodriguez Brown Mount Baker Park, filled with laughterCountless hours of my youth-Watchful eyes-music … [Read more...] about Stories in Place: Summer Lovin’ at Mt. Baker Park
A Walk through the Historic Jackson Street Jazz District
Did you know that Seattle’s Jackson Street was once home to a thriving after-hours jazz scene? From 1937 and 1951, the street’s corridor between Fifth … [Read more...] about A Walk through the Historic Jackson Street Jazz District
Stories in Place: Union Bay Natural Area
Refuge in the City: Union Bay Natural Area by Eleanor Boba This special place in Northeast Seattle goes by several names: the fill, the old dump, the … [Read more...] about Stories in Place: Union Bay Natural Area
City of Seattle’s Neighborhood Matching Fund Invested $1,077,003 in 24 Projects Led by Community
Last year, the City of Seattle awarded $1,077,003 to support 24 community-initiated projects through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ … [Read more...] about City of Seattle’s Neighborhood Matching Fund Invested $1,077,003 in 24 Projects Led by Community
“Stories in Place” Celebrates the Places that Shape Community and Identity in Seattle
Our city is full of unique places that play a significant role in shaping our communities and our individual and collective identities. Some of these … [Read more...] about “Stories in Place” Celebrates the Places that Shape Community and Identity in Seattle
City of Seattle’s Food Equity Fund Grant Now Accepting Applications
Funds available to support community-initiated projects working to advance food equity. Community-based organizations working to address food … [Read more...] about City of Seattle’s Food Equity Fund Grant Now Accepting Applications
P-Patch Giving Gardens Donate 42,031 Pounds of Produce to Local Food Distribution and Meal Programs
In 2024, the grip of food insecurity continued to tighten locally as many residents across Seattle struggled to access safe, nutritious food. Factors … [Read more...] about P-Patch Giving Gardens Donate 42,031 Pounds of Produce to Local Food Distribution and Meal Programs
The Food Equity Fund helps small, community organizations advance food justice through Starter Fund investments
The Food Equity Fund (FEF), administered by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), supports projects that address food insecurity and promote … [Read more...] about The Food Equity Fund helps small, community organizations advance food justice through Starter Fund investments
Renovations to Historic Washington Hall Honor Legacy of Inclusion and Access
Throughout 2024, we have been working directly with the disability community to share stories and experiences that highlight advocacy efforts for … [Read more...] about Renovations to Historic Washington Hall Honor Legacy of Inclusion and Access