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Seattle Elks Lodge #92 opens its doors to the community
You’ve probably seen it from the Fremont Bridge. This weekend, you can go inside. The Seattle Elks Lodge #92, that newish building perched on the Ship Canal’s south bank, visible from the Fremont Bridge, is opening its doors to the public Saturday, Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free community open house at 3014 Third Ave. N.…
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Big changes coming to N 36th Street
Construction crews have closed a section of N 36th Street as underground utility work gets underway, signaling that two major redevelopment projects are inching closer to reality. According to workers on site, the permit runs through Feb. 27, and the same contractor is handling utilities for both blocks, suggesting demolition and construction timelines may be coordinated. What’s coming at 508…
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Urban Earth Gardens: From nursery to full-service landscaping
When Urban Earth Nursery closed its Fremont location in October, it marked the end of an era for the neighborhood. But for owner Tan Gleason and several former staff members, it was also a beginning. “The magic of Urban Earth is still in the air,” Gleason said. “It’s just kind of like now we bring it to you.” A new…
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New Community Standards for Fremont Neighbor
We recently posted a controversial article, and the Facebook comments section got… lively. Some conversations were thoughtful and added real value. Others, not so much. It made us realize: if we’re going to build a space for community conversation, we need to be clear about what that looks like. Why it matters: Fremont Neighbor exists to strengthen our community through…
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Two city surveys seek Fremont input on renting and transportation
Seattle is asking residents to weigh in on two issues affecting daily life in Fremont: rental housing concerns and neighborhood transportation safety improvements. Renter’s survey due February 20 Mayor Katie B. Wilson has launched a citywide Renter’s Survey to gather input on rental housing affordability. The survey, open through February 20, asks renters about their experiences with rent increases, fees,…
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