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60 Love Rocks are coming to Fremont Parks
Keep your eyes peeled starting July 3. Fremont neighbor Vivian Zirk is hiding 60 hand-painted rocks across five neighborhood parks, continuing a local tradition that has been delighting neighbors and visitors of all ages for years. The hunt kicks off Friday afternoon in honor of International Drop a Rock Day, which is a “global event that unites rock artists to…
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New benches heading to the Troll
Folks who stop by the Troll for a photo will soon have somewhere to sit and stay a while. Friends of the Troll’s Knoll, a community group dedicated to maintaining and activating the green space around the Fremont Troll, has installed metal benches at several spots in Troll’s Knoll Forest. This includes a pair at City View Bluff that look…
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SDOT approves N 36th Street tree removal; advocacy group challenges decision
The Seattle Department of Transportation has approved the removal of six street trees at the former Harvey Family Funeral Home site at 508 N 36th St. The June 22 decision covers the three red maples on N 36th Street, two incense cedars on Evanston Avenue N, and one ash tree on Dayton Avenue N, which Fremont Neighbor reported on last…
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The history behind Fremont’s most divisive corner
Fremont’s iconic Lenin statue got some World Cup spirit recently, courtesy of the Fremont Arts Council. A soccer jersey and decorative head were added in celebration of the tournament. Last week, the decorations were stolen and vandalized. Red spray paint and a flag were also left at the base. The incident is a reminder of how divisive the statue remains,…
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Fremont Baptist Church invites neighbors to ‘Christmas in July’
If you haven’t stopped by Fremont Baptist Church lately, it may surprise you! Bright orange-framed doors will greet you on Sunday mornings. Pastor Jeff Barker is leading the church to a resurgence in membership and outreach to the community. FamilyWorks Food Bank is a special partner since it got its start in the church’s basement. The church just finished their…
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