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‘For a Small Business, It’s a Killer’: Seattle’s Rising Costs Threaten Lil Red’s Takeout & Catering
By Nyla Moxley - Lil Red’s Takeout & Catering is almost a decade old. The Jamaican BBQ and soul food joint is loved locally and has been recognized nationally. However, mounting financial pressures are making it harder to sustain.
Art is Lyfe: Seattle’s 10-Year-Old Lyfe Wilson Reaches Top 5 in National Stan Lee Competition
For ten-year-old Lyfe Wilson, art and superheroes are his outlet into another realm. A multi-talented artist, dancer, and skateboarder hailing from South Seattle, Wilson is currently capturing national attention as a top contestant in the 2026 Stan Lee’s Super Kid Competition.
More Than a Cut: J Styles Barber Shop's 25 Years as a South Seattle Community Hub
J Styles Barber Shop, located at 3847 Rainer Avenue in South Seattle, Washington, is celebrating 25 years of business. Owner and barber Jameel Shabazz, who has been cutting hair for closer to 30 years, has been leaving the South Seattle community looking fresh and fabulous for decades, largely attributed to what he brings beyond a haircut.
