Events - South Seattle Emerald
WEBSunday, Sept. 15 — 3 p.m.–6 p.m. Ethiopian Community Center, 8323 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle. We cordially invite you to join us as we celebrate an exciting milestone ― the South Seattle Emerald ™ turns 10 years old! Join us to celebrate 10 years of pursuing our mission with an afternoon filled with captivating live entertainment and ...
South Seattle Emerald | Amplifying the Authentic Narratives of …
WEBSep 7, 2013 · The Life and Legacy of Michael Flowers. by Cynthia and Marcus Harrison Green. In honor of the South Seattle Emerald’s 10th anniversary, we’re spotlighting articles published over the last decade that exemplify our mission of amplifying the authentic narratives of South Seattle. Help us celebrate and keep us going into our next decade by ...
Experience Queer Magic at the 27th Annual Seattle Queer Film …
WEBOct 13, 2022 · by Victor Simoes Three Dollar Bill Cinema kicks off its 27th annual Seattle Queer Film Festival (SQFF) with screenings all over Seattle from Oct. 13 to Oct. 24. The hybrid in-person and online film festival will feature 150 films, auxiliary events, workshops, community meetups, a collaborative multimedia installation, and more. “This is kind of …
Local Nonprofit Announces Livable Wage for Entire Staff
WEBNov 16, 2021 · by M. Anthony Davis Choose 180, a local nonprofit that supports youth, announced that it would raise its baseline salary to $70,000 per year, a more than $20,000 pay increase for frontline staff. “The way we will structure this,” said Executive Director Sean Goode, “is that all direct service folks will make $70,000, our managers … Continue …
News - South Seattle Emerald
WEBAugust 22, 2024 Editor. by Nimra Ahmad. A little over a year since the launch of Seattle’s Downtown Activation Plan (DAP), 93% of 46 initiatives are completed or in progress according to Markham McIntyre, director of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development. DAP has seven overarching focuses, which are safety; affordability; retail spaces ...
Washington Organizations Are Resettling Afghan Refugees, Here’s …
WEBAug 24, 2021 · Before you move on to the next story … The South Seattle Emerald™ is brought to you by Rainmakers.Rainmakers give recurring gifts at any amount. With around 1,000 Rainmakers, the Emerald™ is truly community-driven local media.Help us keep BIPOC-led media free and accessible.
Seattle and King County General Election Results
WEBNov 3, 2021 · Despite the money funneling through the race and a year of campaigning, voter turnout in King County remains low. As of Tuesday evening, only around 36% of Seattle voters had cast their ballot. Of those ballots, around 20% came from people over 55 years old. Meanwhile, only around 1.5% of eligible voters aged 18–24 had voted.
After a Disaster, South Seattle Will Be on Its Own — Emergency …
WEBJan 6, 2022 · by Ben Adlin After working for more than 30 years for Seattle’s Department of Neighborhoods, Ron Angeles understood the importance of community ties. But he worked in West Seattle while living in Rainier Beach, and after retiring, he wanted to get to know his neighbors. The first thing that came to mind was the Seattle … Continue reading After a …
Seattle Renames ‘Single-Family’ Zoning Designation to Emphasize ...
WEBOct 6, 2021 · The Seattle Planning Commission has called for changing the label to “neighborhood residential” since its 2018 Neighborhoods for All report.The commission pointed out that the existing “single family” designation has been a misnomer since at least 1994, when the City passed legislation allowing the construction of accessory dwelling …
Four Cafes and a Pandemic: How South End Coffee Hubs Survive, …
WEBOct 7, 2020 · by Ari McKenna (photos by Zion Thomas) The owners of four beloved South Seattle cafes — Beach Bakery, Cafe Avole, Cafe Red, and The Station — recount the stories of their opening, discuss the impact of the pandemic, and look cautiously towards the future. Beach Bakery Beach Bakery’s proprietor, Amy O’Connell, has been around …