Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Wednesday the expansion of the Seattle Preschool Program, a program for low-income residents. He was welcomed to the school by a chorus of children and teachers.

Harrell made the announcement at La Escuelita, a bilingual school in Columbia City, one of the seven new expansion classrooms in the program.

Central Cafe and Juice Bar is serving up scratch-made healthy food items in the Central District. Located next to Garfield High School, owner and Garfield alumn Bridgette Johnson says it’s her mission to provide the community and especially students with healthy and delicious food options.

t was an evening of strong opinions on what to do about violence at Seattle schools during a student-led discussion at Roosevelt High School on the second day of Black Lives Matter at School Week.

“There is no system of police that is not racist. There is no institution of police that is not racist. That is not classes, that is not ablest,” said Alexis Mburu, a Foster High School Senior.

“Fitness, spirituality, and energy are important things in our community, and the time is now to focus on doing what we can to live a longer life,” - Najee Ladd-Ali, owner of Flyabove Athletics.

Have you been looking for a healthier alternative to fast food that still tastes great? Intentions Juice and Smoothie Bar is serving the South Tacoma community with smoothies and working to create a space where individuals can come to discuss their health needs.

Did you know there is a museum running all month with 14 exhibits dedicated to the history of the Black community in Seattle and beyond? Curated by Tony Benton of Rainier Avenue Radio, the museum contains artifacts, stories and more contributed by community members and organizations.

Moxie Hubbard Shirley is ecstatic. The Yesler resident is one of the 10,000 Seattle Housing Authority residents who are getting an ORCA card that will provide unlimited free access to public transportation in the region.

Appollonia Washington and A 4 Apple Learning Center hosted a new coat giveaway at their location in the CD. It was a meaningful and impactful afternoon as over 300 families were able to get resources they needed.

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant announced Thursday she will not seek reelection later this year.

The longest-serving member of the council, Sawant said in an editorial in The Stranger that she will launch a national labor movement.

In the editorial, Sawant highlighted her triumphs as councilmember, including an expansion of renters’ rights, a tax on large employers that was aimed at Amazon, and a $15-per-hour minimum wage.

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz attended a student-led town hall about gun violence at Rainier Beach High School Wednesday. The forum took place just a week after the school held a town hall about the subject that saw no police representatives to listen to students and community members.

It was an emotional night at a packed townhall at Rainier Beach High School, as students voiced their concerns, fears and what they need to feel safe from the rash of violence in their neighborhoods and in school.

Former student Sunrise talked about what it’s like to live in an area where she doesn’t always feel safe.

Saturday’s cold weather and steady rain did not stop people from going to demonstrate their support for the LGBTQ community and Brewmaster’s Taproom in Renton, which was the target of an alleged hate crime earlier this week.