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Mintish, a new Levantine-inspired coffee shop, opened in Capitol Hill, transforming a former Bauhaus space. Owners Mahmoud Farajallah and Abdullah Alabed, both Palestinian-American, aim to create community connections while sharing their culture through food and drink. The cafe features nostalgic menu items and has received strong local support during its launch.
Capitol Hill features unique galls that serve as homes for various gallformers, intriguing residents and visitors alike. These strange growths, often overlooked, contribute to the area's ecological diversity. The article explores the natural beauty and significance of these peculiar formations.
The Palestine Will Live Forever festival returns to Seattle's Volunteer Park Amphitheater this weekend, featuring artists like Macklemore and Prometheus Brown. The event aims to celebrate culture and solidarity among diverse communities, with proceeds benefiting various humanitarian organizations. Tickets are priced at $50.
Mintish, a new Levantine-inspired coffee shop, opened in Capitol Hill, Seattle, transforming the former Bauhaus space. Owned by Mahmoud and Nano Farajallah and Abdullah Alabed, the cafe aims to share their Palestinian heritage and foster community connections. Popular menu items include grilled cheese with za’atar and traditional Middle Eastern teas.
Seattle will host the "Palestine Will Live Forever" festival at Volunteer Park on September 12, 2025. The festival aims to celebrate Palestinian culture through various artistic expressions and community engagement. Organizers expect significant local participation and support.
Seattle City Council will host public comment sessions on a proposed 20-year growth plan aimed at improving housing equity. The plan, developed over two years, primarily concentrates new construction in high-density areas despite opposition from wealthier neighborhoods. Registration for remote comments begins at 8:30 a.m., while in-person comments will be accepted from 2:30 p.m.
The Unicorn bar in Capitol Hill remains closed due to significant water and smoke damage from a July fire, prompting a community fundraiser to support its staff. The fundraiser aims to assist drag artists, bartenders, and kitchen staff as they await the bar's reopening. Over $175,000 in damage was caused by the electrical fire affecting the neighboring Postal Options business, which has since closed permanently.
King County Council's budget committee advanced plans for a $56 million Broadway Crisis Care Center, addressing public safety concerns while ensuring mental health resources are in place before the facility opens in 2027. Officials emphasized the urgency of mental health services amid growing struggles in the community, following a contentious public comment session.
The King County Council committee advanced a plan for a $56 million crisis care center on Broadway, emphasizing public safety and oversight. This decision reflects a strategic move to address ongoing concerns about mental health services in the area.
Seattle City Council’s neighborhoods committee will finalize the landmark designation for the Tolliver Temple Church of God, a historic structure reflecting the area's evolving communities. Recognized for its architectural and historical significance, the church will now require city review for any proposed interior or exterior changes.