10 days and counting. That's right; just 10 days left before Christmas. For some of you that means last minute shopping, wrapping and filling those stockings with a few more stuffers. more ›

As the days get shorter, and the nights longer, it's only natural that our Flickr Pool contributors are focusing more on Seattle's nightlife, while occasionally reminding us that, yes, the sun does shine on our fair region. From the stillness of nature, to the bustling with activity metropolitan core, our contributors captured it all, and in the end find that all roads lead to a watering hole. more ›

Fresh by D G H from the Seattlest Flickr pool. more ›

If you think the Pike Place Market gets packed when the tourist season is at it's height, you aint seen nothin' yet! Last night, the Arcade Lights, an event put on by the Pike Place Market to raise money for The Market Foundation, had a showing of 70 local wineries, breweries, restaurants and confectioneries along with hundreds of locals eating, drinking and making merry. more ›

Like you needed one. But in case you did, Seattle's second most recognizable icon has something else beer/wine related, and it's happening tonight. more ›

WSDOT is letting someone have the viaduct to themselves for a whole half an hour. The possibilities are endless! Our staffers have a few ideas of what to do on Seattle's favorite deathtrap -- why not submit your own? more ›

What did our Flickr friends find this week? Look through their photos to see the week that was. more ›

Free Huggin' by Tracy from the Seattlest Flickr pool. more ›

It's rare, in the life of yours truly, the Seattlest Curmudgeon, to lay back and breathe a deep sigh of utter relaxation. But my friends, that day has come: National Stay Away From Seattle Day. You may think I have made this glorious holiday up, but no: it's been around for a while. Every September 16 is a secret day for locals only. And I love it. more ›

Got a song in your heart? It might be too late to register as a busker yourself, but why not plan a trip to Pike Place Market just to sing along? more ›

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The Seattlest Curmudgeon returns to poop on all your parties. The party in question this time? The birthday party for Rachel, the coin-filled, porcine Pike Place mascot. A flash mob? Really? more ›

Can you can? Of course you can--and Canning Across American wants you to embrace it. more ›

Trips to Chicago get a little easier, the Mayor's new nightlife initiative gains a major backer, legislation intended to encourage street food vendors is irking Pike Place Market, and councilmember Tim Burgess comes out swinging against a local alt-weekly. Guess which one? more ›

The Confectional, a small 490 square-foot bakery, has been a cornerstone of Pike Place Market since 2006. We fully admit to the hundreds of times we've walked by the shop, dismissing it as just another "tourist spot." However, there's a whole lot more to the people behind The Confectional and the products they serve. more ›

What are you eating this week? Let us help you decide. more ›

On Friday at around noon a collection of tiny well-wishers descended upon Westlake Center. Now in its fourteenth year, Pike Place Market’s Daffodil Day has become a downtown tradition celebrating spring's arrival. more ›

Following a brief stint in the "hospital" following her accident in February, our Pike Place Market icon Rachel the Piggybank will return home on Friday, March 18. more ›

Rachel the Pike Place Market pig is in recovery after a taxi plowed into the famous bronze statue on Saturday. The bronze piggy bank (which collects visitors' change for social services) got knocked off her concrete base--no small thing considering Rachel weighs 550 pounds. KING5 reports that flowers, a drawing of Rachel, and a note have sprung up at her usual location wishing her a speedy recovery. more ›

"Carrie put one of Kid's lamps on the bum. The poor little kitten has only one eye and needs care and attention and will be our first patient. I shall make a glass eye for it at once." more ›

Re:Take is a weekly look at the Emerald City now and in days of yore through photos dug out of the city archives. This week we shop for good deals at the Pike Place Market. more ›

Beautiful weather and big crowds came down to the market to see some of the area's best dish up BBQ in a cook-off competition! more ›

"PEACE" by YOLASWINKELS from the Seattlest Flickr pool. more ›

"SILHOUETTE" by BPARK81 from the Seattlest Flickr pool. more ›

All together now, "Happy Birthday to Pike Place Market, Happy Birthday to you..." Today, Seattle's iconic tourist trap turns the ripe ol' age of 102, and for those who don't want to do the math, it was 1907 when the market first opened. All of the community is invited to celebrate the historic market, during its very own birthday party. Make your way to Pike Place (under the sign and clock) by noon today, so you can snag a slice of birthday cake and hear the tunes of Seattle's The Tallboys. more ›

Vendr.tv specializes in "curbside cuisine," so while they were in town recently they popped by Neapolitan-style cart pizzeria Veraci Pizza. "There's sausage and there's pepperoni." But you Yelpers already knew that Veraci has it goin' on. more ›

• With the Chase Family 4th fireworks bonanza now over, event organizers are back to scrambling, as one-time sponsor JPMorgan Chase--who inherited the WaMu fireworks contract--has announced they will no longer sponsor the large fireworks show.
• We have eight days, EIGHT DAYS (!) till the light rail opens. For residents who live in or south of Rainer Valley, guest columnist Martin Duke of Seattle Transit Blog offers a quick guide to navigating your way to the stations.

Pike Place Market today. more ›

Even the subtle gesture of hanging a rainbow pride flag won't get past the eyes of those who maintain the integrity iconic look of the Pike Place Market. Recently, the Market-based Daily Dozen Doughnut Company had their hands slapped by the image freaks of the Pike Place Preservation and Development Authority and Historical Commission, mainly because the small doughnut stand had hoisted--without the market's historical commission's approval--a 2'x3' rainbow flag to support Pride Week. The flag has since been taken down and we too question, why such a big ol' fuss? Until we find out more, we'll go with "rainbow" isn't a part of Pike Place Market's approved color schematics. more ›

PETA isn't a fan of the fishmongers using real fish as "props." They'd prefer rubber fish instead. Now, a reasonable person might point out that the fish they use don't have feelings to be bruised, they're dead. But in the realm of sea kittens, reason is scarce. more ›