The Roosevelt Neighborhood Blog

Book Review: “Le Freak: An Upside Down Story of Family, Disco, and Destiny”

Kate — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:02:27 +0000

OMG. So, if Rob Lowe was a good writer, Nile Rodgers blows him out of the water. Talk about being able to tell a story so vividly that you are literally there, in that time and place. Also, if Rob Lowe’s story of how his parents’ divorce effected him was heartbreaking, Nile Rodgers’ story of [...]

Armed robbery at U-District business on Roosevelt Way

Roosiehood — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:01:15 +0000

According to the Seattle Police Department's blog, two suspects are still at large after robbing a business in the 5000 block of Roosevelt Way NE early in the morning on Monday, January 30.

Roosevelt: You have been rezoned

Roosiehood — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:05:44 +0000

Today, the Seattle City Council voted on the Roosevelt Residential Urban Village rezone. The vote was 7-2 in favor of the plan, which will allow for building heights of up to 65 feet in front of RHS. Counilmembers Bruce Harrell and Jean Godden were the dissenting votes.

Dog attack prompts lockdown at Eckstein Middle School (UPDATES)

Roosiehood — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:20:10 +0000

A bus driver was attacked by two dogs this morning while walking the track at Eckstein Middle School. The school was temporarily placed on lockdown while police officers caught the dogs.

Events in Roosevelt for the Week of January 23

Roosiehood — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:46:30 +0000

Lots to do in Roosevelt and nearby 'hoods this week, including a Roosevelt Drama production, Twisted Flicks at Jet City Improv, and a chance to get free landscaping materials this weekend!

Book Review: “Stories I Only Tell My Friends”

Kate — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:31:27 +0000

Hey! It's our first book review. Guest blogger Kate Mulhern Graham reviews Rob Lowe's sizzling autobiography.

More snow in Roosevelt means 5-day weekend for some

Roosiehood — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:44:19 +0000

Despite the fact that all weather reports claimed it'd warm up today, the snow came down all day in Seattle on Thursday. Of course, this means more school closures on Friday! Enjoy your 5-day weekend!

January 19: What’s open and closed in Roosevelt

Roosiehood — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:20:12 +0000

We're seeing snow showers in Roosevelt this morning, but it's super icy out there right now. The City of Seattle is asking people to stay at home if they can at least until things warm up (although it sounds like it's not going to get much higher than 34 degrees).

Videos: Stuff Seattle people say when it snows

Roosiehood — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:25:57 +0000

Warning, these videos may have swears. I’m just saying. Paolo Mottola Jr. first rose to social media Snowpocalyptic fame in 2010 when he was stuck on I-5 for 10.5 hours trying to reach his home in Tacoma. He’s left his mark on this “storm” too, with two video parodies of “Sh*t Girls Say“.

Wednesday, January 18 #snOMG open thread – Roosevelt Edition

Roosiehood — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:00:22 +0000

We've got about 2 inches in the south part of Roosevelt as of 10 a.m. We'll keep this page updated all day with news from around the 'hood.