🚆 The ‘u’ that could save Sound Transit $4M
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What Seattle is talking about
The people have spoken, and the top name choice for the light rail station currently known as University Street is (drumroll) … Symphony Station. 🎶
As you may recall, the need for a new name came about due to confusion between the University Street and University of Washington stations.
There’s just one problem. Sound Transit officials estimate that updating all the signage, dispatching software, and emergency tags will end up costing $5.3 million.
So they’ve proposed a solution: Make the official name Union Street/Symphony Station, which would keep its operating code (“USS”) the same and save the agency around $4 million.
Some people are officially. not. impressed. But most officials seem to dig the name. Sound Transit’s board of directors is set to vote on it Thursday.
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Monday spotlight: Meet Brianna Milot
Thank you for supporting The Evergrey! Today we’re continuing our series on the people who make what we do possible — our lovely members. ❤️ Next up, from Belltown, is Brianna Milot…
What made you decide to become a member of The Evergrey?
When I moved to Seattle I didn’t know anyone, and I wanted to find more ways I could get involved and meet new people.
What’s something you’re working on — in big ways or small — that others could help with?
I used to be a part of a hiking with dogs Meetup group where I used to live, and was hoping to find something like that here. I have a very sweet mini Aussie that would love some hiking buddies!
What local business do you think deserves a shoutout (and why)?
I really love to shop at Scoop Marketplace! It’s a small package-free shop in Capitol Hill that has food and other reusable products.
If Seattle had _______, you’d feel complete.
A plant shop/bookstore/cafe all in one
Hands-down, your favorite restaurant in town?
Does Frankie and Jo’s count? I love their ice cream. (Editor’s note: Yes, that totally counts.)
What are you celebrating in your life right now?
I just celebrated my fifth anniversary with my husband! 🎉
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Events
Things to do
Check out this event from our advertiser, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Supporting Refugee Communities | Jan 22, 4:30pm The Gates Foundation Discovery Center hosts a talk with refugee rights advocate & young leader in the “We the Future" exhibit, Isra Chaker. Free.
Today
🙌 Join the Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition for a full day of events, including a march to City Hall (Central District)
❤️ Make a difference on MLK Day by volunteering with United Way (All over)
🎭 Dive deep into difficult questions with "Reparations," a new play from Sound Theatre Company (Central District) —through Feb. 2
🌟 Enjoy a performance of "Wild Beauty" by four Black artists at Velocity Dance Center (Capitol Hill)
Tomorrow
🍲 Up your stew skills at this free instant pot class (Capitol Hill)
🇺🇲 Hear local Congressional reps talk about impeachment and the challenge of bipartisanship (First Hill)
Wednesday
🏔️ Learn all about avalanches and how to avoid them at this free class (Ballard)
🗣️ Join other nonprofit leaders for a conversation about anti-racism (Capitol Hill)
💰 Hear Planet Money co-founder Adam Davidson talk about the new passion economy (Downtown)
Thursday
🕯️ Bring your knitting and cozy up to this hygge party (Fremont)
🇮🇷 Join a conversation about supporting the Iranian-Americans in our community (Pioneer Square)
🌐 Get to know your neighbors at the first in a series of community-building events (Capitol Hill)
Friday
🎨 Watch dozens of creatives go head to head at Art Battle (SoDo)
🎬 Take a trip to the dark side at Seattle's newest movie theater (Columbia City)
🎸 Discover your new favorite band at the Seattle Pop-Punk Festival (Capitol Hill)
Saturday
🍻 Sample 100+ Belgian-style brews at this annual beer festival (Lower Queen Anne)
🎻 Mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a live film-concerto at Town Hall (First Hill)
🙌 Restore your civic spirit with other Seattleites at Civic Saturday at El Centro de la Raza Everyone is welcome - RSVP (Partner)
Sunday
🎶 Hear Wolf Parade's newest tracks live at this free in-store performance (Ballard)
☕ Learn how coffee goes from plant to cup inside the Volunteer Park Conservatory (Capitol Hill)
🏃 There's no football today, so get off the couch and grab your favorite jersey for this 5k (Green Lake)
That’s all for today
Make it a good week, Seattle. ❤️
—The Evergrey