A 35-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing near a transit station in North Beacon Hill, and detectives are investigating the incident with no suspects currently in custody.
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Judkins Park Light Rail Station To Open This Saturday
Sound Transit’s Judkins Park Station has opened, providing direct light rail access between Seattle and cities on the Eastside, as well as improved pedestrian, cyclist, and transit access to the surrounding area.
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Africatown Announces $107M Plan For Seattle’s Black Community
Africatown Community Land Trust announced a $107 million investment plan to expand Black homeownership, strengthen Black-owned businesses and prevent displacement in Seattle’s Central District.
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New Affordable Housing Project To Break Ground In Central District
Construction will soon begin on New Hope Family Housing, a 92-unit mixed-use development in Seattle’s Central District, providing affordable housing for working families earning up to 60% of the area median income.
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Seattle Public Library Celebrates 50 Years Of The Douglass-Truth Branch Name
The Seattle Public Library’s Douglass-Truth Branch will celebrate its 50th anniversary of renaming with an event honoring the Central District community that shaped its identity, featuring all-ages activities and a presentation on the African American Collection.
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Día de los Muertos Returns To El Centro de la Raza
El Centro de la Raza will host its 20th Annual Día de los Muertos celebration on November 1st, featuring live entertainment, children’s activities, an ofrenda exhibit, and a community raffle, to honor those who have fought for justice and dignity.
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Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground In Seattle’s Central District
Construction has begun on a 92-unit affordable housing project in Seattle’s Central District, utilizing a new Seattle city ordinance to provide increased density on land owned by religious institutions and funded by a variety of public and private sources.
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Byrd Barr Place Hosts 3rd Annual Fall Kickoff This Saturday
Byrd Barr Place is hosting its third annual Fall Kickoff on October 25th, offering a family-friendly event with contests, food, and giveaways to mark the beginning of the organization’s holiday season programming.
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City Completes Major Bike/Pedestrian Project On North Beacon Hill
The Beacon Avenue South and 15th Avenue South Safety Project in North Beacon Hill has been completed, adding protected bike lanes, repaired sidewalks, ADA-accessible curb ramps, upgraded bus stops, and improved pedestrian crossings to make walking, biking, and rolling safer and more accessible for everyone.
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Seattle School Board Postpones Vote On School Engagement Officer Proposal
The Seattle School Board has postponed a vote on a pilot program to place a police officer at Garfield High School, citing the need for further community engagement and a detailed Memorandum of Understanding with the Seattle Police Department.
