New restaurant to update Filipino comfort food
Chef Aaron Verzosa and partner Amber Manuguid will soon open Archipelago in the space formerly occupied by the late (and…
Welcome to Hillman City: a global neighborhood in the heart of Rainier Valley, Seattle
Peruvian chicken, great sides and a heap of community
Occupying a former gas station at the corner of Rainier and Findlay, Big Chickie has become a key neighborhood hangout…
Hillman City hexagon shirt
DRESS CODE ALERT: The Hillman City hexagon/beehive logo is now something you can wear. Order your 100% cotton shirts–you choose…
“Neighborhoods” takes a look at HC
The local cable program “Neighborhoods” dropped in on Hillman City earlier this year and spent some time with a few…
Sit in style at Jacob Willard Home
It’s a family operation at Jacob Willard Home — dad Karl named the used furniture shop after his son — and the Rainier Ave….
Little Libraries of Hillman City
Taking a walk? Why not sit down and read a book afterwards? Tiny, front-yard libraries are popping up in neighborhoods…
Shaping up at Rocket Crossfit
Hillman City has a very active crossfit gym. Throughout the day, it’s not unusual to spot crossfitters taking laps around…
Rainier Avenue Church: 100 years of heart and history
Rainier Avenue Church is a Free Methodist Church with a diverse membership, including recent immigrants. With a 100-plus year history…
The Tenants Union protects renters’ rights
The Tenants Union works statewide on affordable, decent housing for all — through education, organizing and advocacy. Started by volunteers…
For coffee, the Tin Umbrella
What makes a neighborhood a neighborhood? Many things, to be sure, but in Seattle, one of the most tangible signs…