Seattle loves its parks, and should: we have more parks than any other city in the country. Where city government has failed to maintain and beautify, it is nice to see some honest citizens taking care of their own neighborhoods. more ›

Sorry, dudes. If the neighborhood haters have their way, skateboarding may actually become a crime, soon. more ›

Seattle city planners announced today four possible locations for the city's new jail. Funny thing about jails, even the strictest "law and order" folks and the strongest proponents of the penal system have no interest in a new jail being built in their neighborhood. Jails and the NIMBY folks go hand in hand...the chorus of "yes we need it, I just don't want to see it." more ›

Tomorrow, Thursday 20th March, would have been Fred Rogers' 80th birthday. In his honor, Family Communications, the non-profit he founded, is asking you to wear your favorite sweater: more ›