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Still worth crowing about

Crow and Betty owners respond to weak economy

Since opening five years ago, Crow is still leaving quite the impression on the neighborhood. Located at 823 Fifth Ave. N., the restaurant has become a staple for those craving homemade favorites with a touch of European and Northwest inspiration.

Beauty and the Beast comes to Magnolia

Local theater fosters dreams of young actors

On one of the few sunny spring afternoons in Seattle of late, children from all over Queen Anne and Magnolia have come to Pilgrim Hall in the United Church of Christ with the curtains closed and lights dimmed.

Sitting pretty

Furniture designer gets display at airport

John Toelken who spends his time running Colaizzo Opticians with his wife, Camille, is getting some buzz around the sustainable bamboo chairs he's been designing. The chair design will be on display today, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., today at Sea-Tac International Airport's Gina Marie Lindsey Arrivals Hall, as part of the Earth Day Environmental Fair & Sustainable Art Exhibit. The exhibit focuses on what designers and architects can create without damaging the planet in the process.

Post office blues

Is Magnolia's branch in jeopardy?

Rumors are swirling that Magnolia may lose a neighborhood grounding force: its post office.

In search of truth

State of Play brings realistic tension to risky news world

As a newspaper editor and writer, it's always interesting to see how Hollywood will portray the country's print media industry. There was the fun, somewhat silly Ron Howard effort "The Paper," some years ago, and before that James L. Brooks' high-spirited if not dated "Broadcast News."

Putting the 'game' in math reduces stress, teacher says

He likes to walk the line between math and fun. And the line is often blurred as far as his students are concerned.

Bluebeard, Erwartung, 'riveting'

Seattle Opera's latest production is a riveting theatrical experience that delves deep into the murky depths of the human psyche.

The Balancing Act

Magnolian artist has the touch

The way she said it so mater-of-factly, you'd have thought it was a set up for a joke: "I grew up with no TV and my parents were both rocket scientists."

Blaine poets take to the Village

Poetry reading at Serendipity a success on many levels

The entire first-grade class at Blaine K-8, dimmed the lights, lit the mic and taking a page right out of the 1950s beat era illuminated the minds of parents, siblings, teachers and friends with original verses Friday afternoon at Serendipity Restaurant in the Village.

Local schooling discussion continues

District president in favor of concept

What will the new neighborhood-based student assignments mean for kids growing up in Magnolia and Queen Anne?

Colleen Willoughby wins Harriman award

Founder of the Washington Women's Foundation and CityClub, Colleen Willoughby, is a woman committed to making a difference.

Briarcliff work recommences atop Magnolia

It's been years since Lexington Fines Homes president John Cochnour first proposed turning the former site of Magnolia's Briarcliff Elementary School into a 39-home luxury-housing project.

Sewing seeds of love

Quilter finds worthy cause – for herself, too

Looking for a social activity and a way to give back, Emily Wooton has found quilting to be a challenging and fulfilling pastime.