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When Bellevue “bought” our Troll
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In the annals of Seattle April Fools’ pranks, the 2023 “news” that Bellevue would be purchasing our iconic Fremont Troll stands as a masterclass in neighborhood-based humor. Secret Seattle published an elaborate article claiming the Troll would be relocated outside Bellevue Square, complete with a “makeover” and name change to be voted on by Bellevue
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Community swap and play day coming to Woodland Park Co-op April 5
Woodland Park Cooperative School, located at the Fremont Baptist Church, is hosting a free community swap event on April 5 where neighbors can bring what they have and take what they need. This family-friendly gathering will feature games, puzzles, toys, clothing, and children’s books, all at no cost. “It’s basically scaling up a free little
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The story behind the logo
Designed by Aaron Perkins, the Fremont Neighbor logo proudly features the dinosaur topiary: an enduring symbol of Fremont’s creativity and community spirit. These beloved sculptures, a mother and child dinosaur, were originally part of a public art installation at the Pacific Science Center before finding their home in Fremont, thanks to Suzie Burke. For decades,
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Woodsky’s and Outlander tap out after 14 years
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Fremont lost two more businesses recently, adding to the growing list of vacant storefronts in downtown Fremont: Woodsky’s and Outlander Brewery and Pub. Woodsky’s, a bar with a distinct ski lodge-like vibe, operated at 303 N 36th St. since 2011, with a brief closure in 2019. The bar was quirky like Fremont: the signature drink
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Fremont Neighborhood Council hosts CARE Department Chief
The Fremont Neighborhood Council hosted its monthly meeting March 25 and Amy Barden, chief of Seattle’s Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Department, took center stage as guest speaker. Barden’s presentation was far from the normal, death-by-Powerpoint type of briefing. Rather, she used her dynamic and charismatic public speaking skills to evangelize the CARE Department,
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