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Southeast Youth and Family Services announces second annual Southeast Day

Southeast Youth and Family Services invites you to our second annual Southeast Day! Our community block party celebrates the families we serve, the staff who are doing such amazing work, and our community at large. Join us from 11:00am – 4:00pm for kid’s activities, performances, games, a raffle with community businesses, and tours of our building.

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Trey Lamont Opens New Jerk Shack Location in the Central District

Yesterday the Jerk Shack Kitchen opened its doors for the first time in Seattle’s #CentralDistrict and our Besa Gordon was the FIRST customer at Chef Trey Lamont’s second and newest location on 23rd and Union. Lamont, a Central District native, has been cooking up cuban eats for years in Pioneer Square (where the Jerk Shack will stay open), and now expands his reach with a second location to the heart of Seattle’s Central District.

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#BlackWallStreet - Community Comes Together to Support Black Business

Black Businesses thrive in Seattle. Yesterday, 102 Black Businesses lined up along Jackson Street for the annual Black Wall Street Event. Folks from around the city and beyond came out to support vendors, eat amazing food and feel the good vibes on a beautiful sunny day. Our Besa Gordon and Trae Holiday were there to take in the scenes and #SupportBlackBusiness.

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Spiritual Leader and Teacher Ra Un Nefer Amen I joined The Day With Trae

Ra Un Nefer Amen, a distinguished spiritual teacher and author, joined The Day With Trae this morning to share his remarkable journey of spiritual exploration and the founding of the Ausar Auset Society. With over 50 years of existence and a presence in more than 30 cities worldwide, the Ausar Auset Society has become a beacon of spiritual guidance and community support.

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Eugenio Suarez strands the Pirates at Sea with walk off homer as Mariners take series 

The Seattle Mariners completed a series victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates off the bat of Eugenio Suarez, who hit a 3-run walk off homer in the bottom of the tenth to win the rubber match. The victory puts Seattle at a 6-1 record through the first seven games of their ten game homestand.

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Sounders grind out three points with 1-0 victory over Red Bulls 

Following back to back losses, the Seattle Sounders were able to bounce back with a gritty and grinding 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls, an MLS side that they hadn’t faced in nearly four years. Strong defense helped Seattle record their 8th clean sheet on the year, and an early goal by Jordan Morris gave them the score they needed.

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Storm thunder back against Wings, but fail to complete comeback 

The Seattle Storm dropped their second game in a row to open up the 2023 season, but this time in thrilling fashion as Seattle nearly completed a comeback effort against the Dallas Wings. With 3 minutes left, the Storm seemed done for and set for another double digit loss, but fight from Jewell Loyd and Sami Whitcomb gave them a fighting chance late.

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Mariners complete four-game sweep of Athletics behind France’s multi-homer game and eight-inning outing from Gilbert 

The Seattle Mariners completed a four-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics with a one-run victory, their second in the past three games. Seattle was pushed by starter Logan Gilbert’s strong eight-inning outing, and first baseman Ty France’s two-homer game. The Mariners begin their ten-game homestand on a four-game winning streak.

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City of Seattle’s Neighborhood Matching Fund Invests $1,012,644 in 25 Community-led Projects

SEATTLE (May 24, 2023) – The City of Seattle has awarded $1,012,644 to support 25 community-initiated projects through Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). Twenty-five community groups received awards ranging from $13,535 to $50,000 and have pledged $889,749 to match their award through local cash donations, volunteer hours, donated materials, and in-kind professional services.

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Mariners complete series win over Athletics with 6-1 victory, behind Bryce Miller’s strong start 

The Seattle Mariners completed a series win over the Oakland Athletics, winning the first three of their ten game homestand as the team looks to finish out the Month of May on a high note. Seattle was powered to victory by another strong performance from Bryce Miller and a five-run 4th inning, topped off by a solo homer from Teoscar Hernandez.

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Back-to-back blasts by Crawford and France power Mariners to game two victory over Athletics 

For a second straight night, the Seattle Mariners secured a victory over the Oakland Athletics, but tonight’s win was far different than yesterday’s. The Mariners bats were a lot quieter than yesterday, as JP Crawford and Ty France’s back-to-back homers powered the team to victory behind a strong performance from Seattle’s pitching staff.

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Mariners and Major League Baseball Announce All-Star Legacy Initiative to Impact Seattle Community

Yesterday, at T-Mobile Park, the Mariners hosted a press conference to unveil the 2023 All-Star Legacy Initiative, which aims to make a long term impact on the Seattle Community. The effort aims to support the “sustainable growth of youth baseball and softball”, as well as supporting historically underserved community college students in their journey of education.

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Mariners look rock solid in 11-2 victory over Athletics as Luis Castillo records 1,000th career strikeout 

Returning from a long road trip on the East coast, the Seattle Mariners opened up a ten-game homestand with an 11-2 thumping over the Oakland Athletics. Behind a shutout outing through six innings by ace Luis Castillo, the Mariners bats found some life that they will look to sustain through the rest of the homestand and use as a Kickstarter for the rest of their season.

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