🍔 Food & Restaurants

Exploring Seattle's Culinary Scene: From Jackson St Pizza to Layers Green Lake, Discover the Hottest Eateries in the Emerald City

Seattle is buzzing with new restaurants this summer, including Jackson St Pizza in Leschi, Mt. Bagel in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood, and Layers Green Lake, a lakeside eatery serving fancy sandwiches.

The Bite of Seattle Returns: A Food Lover's Delight at Greenlake's Historic Festival

The Bite of Seattle, one of the oldest and most well-known culinary events in Seattle, is making its comeback after being canceled for three years due to the pandemic. The festival, originally held at Green Lake in 1982 and now situated at Seattle Center, will feature over 100 food vendors, including highlights such as Luke's Lobster and Ma and Pops ice pops.

• July 21, 2023 - July 23, 2023, 11:59 PM: On July 21, 22, and 23 Bite of Seattle will return to its old stomping ground at Seattle Center, and this week the festival released its lineup of participating restaurants.

👩‍🎓 Education

Seattle Public Schools Approves 2023-2024 Budget: Green Lake School to Implement New Start Time

Seattle Public Schools approved its 2023-2024 budget, which includes cuts to central staff, changes to start and end times for some schools, and a repayment plan for a $131 million deficit. Green Lake will be one of the schools with a new start time of 8:55 a.m. next school year.

• July 16, 2023, 7:55 AM: A dozen schools within the district will also change their start and end time for the new school year. Adams, Concord, Licton Springs K-8, Thurgood Marshall, and TOPS K-8 will move to the 7:55 a.m. start time.
• July 16, 2023, 8:55 AM: Bailey Gatzert, Dearborn Park, John Hay, Green Lake, South Shore PreK-8, View Ridge and West Woodland will move to an 8:55 a.m. start time in the next school year.

💰 Finance

Green Lake District 6 Candidate Pete Hanning Stands Out as Top Fundraiser in Seattle City Council Races

In the 2023 Seattle City Council races, the top fundraisers in each district include Rob Saka in District 1, Tanya Woo in District 2, Joy Hollingsworth in District 3, Ken Wilson in District 4, Nilu Jenks in District 5, Pete Hanning in District 6, and Andrew Lewis in District 7. These candidates have raised significant amounts of money, with some relying heavily on Seattle's Democracy Voucher program for donations. The article also mentions that District 6 includes Green Lake.

🏀 Sports

Jamal Crawford Unveils Top Seattle Destinations: Green Lake Park Emerges as Basketball Haven

Former Seattle NBA basketball player Jamal Crawford revealed his favorite Seattle spots, including Geraldine's in Columbia City for breakfast, Seward Park for family activities, and Green Lake Park for basketball. Crawford, who believes that Seattle is ready for the return of the NBA, also shared his love for the south end of Seattle and his favorite spot for a meal, Dick's burgers.

Exploring Washington's Fly Fishing Haven: From Green Lake to hidden gems

Steve B. Howard, a fly fishing enthusiast, prefers fly fishing on smaller lakes in Washington State, such as Lake Desire, Lake Fenwick, and Lake Wilderness, due to their ease of navigation and abundance of fish. While these lakes offer various opportunities for catching species like Rainbows, Large Mouth Bass, and even Browns, Howard also mentions the bustling Green Lake in the heart of Seattle.