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July PhinneyWood Housing Market Snapshot

This is a monthly contribution to the PhinneyWood Blog by Greenwood realtor Doron Weisbarth For the past several years, one thing has remained remarkably consistent in our PhinneyWood neighborhood: buyers […]

The Roundup: Black Panthers Had It Right — Feed All Kids

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Councilmember Dionne Foster and Mayor Katie Wilson about free meals for schoolchildren.

Indigenous Violence Survivors See Fewer Services After Federal Cuts

Thirty years of art on the Ridge: PhinneyWood Art Walk returns August 14–15 

Some neighborhood traditions just get better with age. This summer, the PhinneyWood Art Walk celebrates its 30th year — three decades of turning Phinney Ridge and Greenwood into a walkable gallery.  Mark your calendars: […]

PHOTO ESSAY | Soccer Fans in Seattle Feel the Love — and Heartbreak — of World Cup

Photographer Susan Fried captured soccer fans enjoying World Cup games across the South End.

Ready to play? Greenwood Games turns the neighborhood into one giant game board

What if your next family game night stretched across an entire neighborhood? On Saturday, July 25, from 1–6 p.m., that’s exactly what’s happening as Greenwood Games transforms PhinneyWood into a […]

Thank You For Making Our Inaugural Best Of The Best Northwest Readers’ Choice Awards A Huge Success

The Seattle Medium has concluded its inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards, a community-driven initiative designed to honor individuals, businesses, and organizations for their impactful contributions and to celebrate Black excellence across the Pacific Northwest.

Enjoy an afternoon of music while supporting cancer research

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your Sunday afternoon? On Sunday, July 26 at 2:00 p.m., Music for Charity at the University of Washington will present a free benefit […]

Do You Think Enough Is Being Done To Address Affordable Housing?

Residents expressed varying perspectives on Seattle's affordable housing efforts, citing concerns over high costs, developer priorities, and the effectiveness of existing social programs.

In Loving Memory of Hartsel F. Hilliard

Hartsel F. Hilliard, a veteran helicopter pilot and pioneering Black commercial aviator who served in the Vietnam War, passed away on May 22, 2026, following a battle with multiple myeloma.

Obituary: Victor Lockhart

Victor Lockhart, a former shipyard worker and dedicated member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, passed away on May 7, 2026.

Doctors See New Hope in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Recent advances in targeted therapies and treatment sequencing are providing new hope for improving survival rates in patients fighting pancreatic cancer.