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November 18th, 2009 · 4 Comments

We’ve been so busy with arson coverage lately, that our inbox is full of reader tips on other topics. Here’s a roundup:

Now that holiday season is approaching and delivery drivers are leaving packages on door steps, keep an extra careful eye out. One reader reports that neighbors in the 300 block of NW 77th Street had a package stolen from their porch.

Michael reminds us that it’s the 20th anniversary of the John Cusack classic “Say Anything,” with two key scenes filmed right here on Phinney Ridge at the 7-11 and the adjacent Woodland Park by the zoo’s north entrance. Here’s an anniversary review of the movie.

Five neighborhood businesses are included in the new fourth edition of “eat.shop seattle,” which calls itself “a curated guide of inspired and unique locally owned eating and shopping establishments.” They have a whole series of guides around the country. Neptune Coffee, Tokara, Picnic (a PhinneyWood sponsor), The Shop Agora (a PhinneyWood sponsor) and Greenwood Space Travel Supply all get props for being “interesting, inspired and authentic.” The book is available at Picnic.

Karen is concerned that some bicyclists don’t have enough lights or reflective clothing on, especially now that it gets dark so early. Add another light or two to your bike and helmet, and leave plenty of room when turning or changing lanes. Don’t assume that a driver can see you.

The Frock Shop at 6500 Phinney Ave. N. has completed its expansion and renovation into the space next door. The store was also named one of Marie Claire’s 50 Best Fashion Stores in the country. And owner Suzy Fairchild is now offering her own line of organic baby clothing, called Hoot.

The website Kids Eat For has a weekly calendar that lists all the restaurants in a certain area where kids eat free or cheap.

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4 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Finn Knee // Nov 18, 2009 at 7:21 pm

    Good job on the arson story. You’ll have to expand your staff pretty soon.

  • 2 Greenwood Guy // Nov 18, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    @Karen - please, no more bicycle lights! I’m blinded by them already. Especially the bright, blinking ones that create the illusion of a UFO approaching your car head on.

  • 3 anotherneighbor // Nov 19, 2009 at 3:43 am

    I’m with Karen. I’d rather see ‘em than not see ‘em.

  • 4 Iron City Mike // Nov 19, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    At least the don’t have those seizure-inducing flashing ultra-bright white lights on the tops of school busses here like they do back east.

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