Seattle unveiled honorary street signs naming a section of South Jackson Street “Dr. RL Manaway, Sr. Way” to recognize Reverend Dr. Robert L. Manaway Sr.’s over forty years of leadership in the Central District.
Tag: Central District
Posted inLocal - City
Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing Near North Beacon Hill Transit Station
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.
Posted inLocal - City
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.
Posted inLocal - City
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.
Posted inLocal - City
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.
Posted inLocal - City
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.
Posted inUncategorized
“Just Another Color Of Paint”: Shifting The Way We View Graffiti In Seattle.
Graffiti in Seattle is a complex art form that is often misunderstood, but provides a means of expression and resistance for marginalized communities, and can be a force for good in the city.
Posted inLocal - City
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.
Posted inLocal - City
Odessa Brown Clinic Returns To Central District With Community Celebration
Seattle’s Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) is celebrating the grand opening of its new Central District location with a free community event, featuring expanded services and a focus on behavioral health, to meet the evolving needs of families.
Posted inLocal - City
Seattle’s Coyote Central Empowers Youth Through Creative Learning
Coyote Central is a Seattle-based organization that has been helping young people confront inequality for 35 years by fostering creativity and equipping them with the skills to shape their own futures through hands-on learning experiences.
