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DAILY SHORT: Foster siblings connect at camp

Lori — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:00:08 +0000

May is National Foster Care Month and it’s also the eve of summer camp season. So, we thought we’d share this short CityStream piece about Camp to Belong, a summer camp where foster siblings reunite for a week of fun. On any given day in Washington state there are 9,000 children in foster care. Eighty percent of these children are separated from at least one brother or sister.

DAILY SHORT: A little La Luz to lighten your Monday

Lori — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:57 +0000

The dreamy four-part harmony of the ladies of La Luz surfs the Art Zone stage with Sure As Spring. And Shana Cleveland, Maria Li Pino, Abbey Blackwell and Alice Sandahl join host Nancy Guppy for a little pre-performance chat and snacks.

DAILY SHORT: Biking off the beaten path

Lori — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:00:04 +0000

Happy Bike to Work Day! Bicycle commuting is big in Seattle and for cyclists in search of safe routes, we’ve got just the story. The city of Seattle is mapping an urban greenway grid with safer bike and pedestrian routes off the beaten path.

DAILY SHORT: Mmmm … cupcakes and community in Belltown

Lori — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:00:09 +0000

Pancakes n’ bacon, belgian waffle, lemon blackberry and tomato soup. These specialty flavors and many more are part of the sophisticated cupcake experience at the Belltown-based The Yellow Leaf Cupcake Co., an independent, specialty business that brings passion and innovation to the way they make cupcakes.

The cupcake shop and cafe is featured in the latest installment of In Good Company, an ongoing showcase that spotlights locally-owned businesses for being unconventional, transformative and exemplary. As part of the Seattle Jobs Plan, Mayor Mike McGinn recognized Yellow Leaf for its growth, creativity and commitment to the local community.

“Tony and I live and work in Belltown. We feel that giving back to our immediate community is the best way to help our community grow,” said Michael Hein, co-owner and co-founder of The Yellow Leaf Cupcake Co. “We like to think that we have been part of making our community better, and we want to see this neighborhood become the best neighborhood in Seattle.”

The gourmet shop makes everything from scratch in small batches daily.

“We are 100 percent committed to keeping our ingredients local, fresh and of the highest quality, knowing that it shows in the customer satisfaction and in everything we do,” said Tony Portugal, co-owner and co-founder of The Yellow Leaf Cupcake Co.

DAILY SHORT: Micro-housing density debate

Lori — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:00:40 +0000

When it comes to the future of Seattle housing, developers are thinking small, leading some residents and city leaders to put micro-apartments under the microscope. Do these compact spaces provide a viable affordable housing alternative? Should the city put a moratorium on micro-housing? City Inside/Out looks at this growing trend.

DAILY SHORT: MS breakthroughs

Lori — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:00 +0000

For years, the high rate of multiple sclerosis in the Pacific Northwest has baffled doctors and scientists. In the midst of this mystery, local researchers are closing in on likely triggers that could lead to new ground-breaking treatments for the disease. CityStream highlights medical advances that are making a normal life more possible for patients.

DAILY SHORT: Mother for you I made this

Lori — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:00:34 +0000

On the heels of Mother’s Day, we share a recent segment with dancer/choreographer Ezra Dickinson talking with Art Zone’s Nancy Guppy about the inspiration for his new dance performance Mother for you I made this. Classically trained and experimentally pushed, Dickinson creates solo pieces intended as gifts for his schizophrenic mother. He will perform some of these works at various outdoor locations downtown through May 19. The project is part performance and part activism aimed at the failing mental healthcare system.

DAILY SHORT: Jeff Fielder and his all-star band

Lori — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:00:29 +0000

Guitar virtuoso Jeff Fielder ran into Art Zone host Nancy Guppy at a Fretboard Journal party. Nancy invited Jeff, one of the most sought-after guitar guys in town, to put together a band of his choosing to perform on Art Zone. Joined by the talents of Choklate (vocals), Keith Lowe (bass), Sean Divine (harp) and Eric Eagle (drums), Jeff’s all-star band premieres with Heart of Stone in Studio AZ. Check it out!

DAILY SHORT 13th Year Promise Scholarship

Megan — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:12:38 +0000

Paying for college is a struggle for many students and their families. In fact, college tuition can actually keep potential students from pursuing a degree. That’s not the case at South Seattle Community College. They’re taking a unique approach to higher education that is not only encouraging students from starting college, but keeping them coming back for another year or so.

Take a few minutes and learn about the 13th Year Promise Scholarship at South Seattle Community College.

DAILY SHORT: Building a pot industry from scratch

Lori — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:00:34 +0000

More than 55 percent of Washington voters said yes to legalize marijuana for recreational use. But, how we’ll implement that system still isn’t 100 percent clear. Hear from the state’s head marijuana consultant enlisted to help the state Liquor Control Board build a pot industry from scratch. Meanwhile, city leaders are working on a plan to limit where marijuana dispensaries are located. Can state and local leaders find a way to balance the medical and retail side of the pot industry? Is it all a pipe dream? Find out on the latest episode of City Inside/Out.