February 2021
Sex in our City: Decoding Seattle’s Dating Scene
Our decade-by-decade breakdown of the Seattle singleton scene
Category: Articles Publications like Forbes and Marie Claire are constantly ranking Seattle as the center of the singles universe, based on our census data, our high volume of Starbucks coffee shops, and the fact that there are seemingly more sappy dating movies and TV shows set in our city than any other place on…
Sex in our City: A Seattle Timeline
A look at our sometimes scandalous history
Category: Articles A look at our sometimes scandalous history 1853: After taking over as manager of Felker House—Seattle’s first hotel, at Main Street and First Avenue—Mary Ann Conklin (aka Mother Damnable) diversifies the business, adding a brothel. 1861: John Pinnell builds Seattle’s first official brothel (on Yesler Way); first prostitutes were Native American women….
Sex in our City: Seattle as the Romantic Lead
Say what you will about Seattle
Category: Articles Say what you will about Seattle’s dating scene (given that we are encased in rain-repellant fabrics much of the year, it is a bit of a miracle that anyone ever makes a connection), Hollywood seems to think it’s the perfect place for romance—or more specifically, for romantic comedies. The following handful of…
Sex in our City: 13 Ways to Lift Your Love Life
Both single and coupled-up Seattleites should rejoice
Category: Articles Both single and coupled-up Seattleites should rejoice—our city offers countless ways to add vim and va-va-voom to relationships, whether you’re just starting or well settled. By M. Susan Wilson and Brangien Davis 1. Bring on the BoudoirBest places to get sexy photos taken Portrait, commercial and fine art photographer Christina Mallet of…
Hot Button: Is Seattle in a Retail Battle?
Sibling Rivalry: With the confluence of Bellevue Square and the new Bravern, retail has never been b
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines With the confluence of Bellevue Square and the new Bravern, retail has never been better in Bellevue. Could Seattle’s little sister be threatening its retail supremacy? Not so very long ago, two local developers battled to win the hand of one very high-end retailer. The skirmish commenced around a handful…
Shelter: Rain Gardens May Save the Sound
Avoiding a flooded basement--and saving Puget Sound--could be as simple as putting in a rain garden
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Avoiding a flooded basement–and saving Puget Sound–could be as simple as putting in a rain garden The rain gushing from downspouts this time of year can seem like water torture for local residents, as it puddles on lawns, spills over sidewalks and seeps into basements. Home-owners seek relief in the…
Spotlight: Local Writer on our Reality Obsession
Seattle writer David Shields
Category: Seattlepi.com featured stories Seattle writer David Shields’ new book explores the cultural obsession with “reality”—and in doing so may well alter the future form of the novel Pity the poor librarian or bookseller who must figure out how to classify David Shields’ latest book, Reality Hunger: A Manifesto (released this month; Knopf, $23.95)….
Urban Safari: Magnolia Village
New places for tasting and exploring in Magnolia
Category: Articles New places for tasting and exploring in Magnolia Off the beaten track from the rest of Seattle, this peninsular neighborhood of winding streets, gorgeous views and acres of parks has a handful of new shops that mingle among longtime favorites. They’re all within walking distance of “The Village”: the intersection of McGraw…
Local Authority: Pepper Schwartz
For Mature Audiences: Seattle
Category: Seattlepi.com featured stories For Mature Audiences: Seattle’s love and relationships expert lends her expertise Name: Pepper Schwartz, Ph.DTitle: University of Washington sociology prof and AARP’s sex and relationships expert What senior citizens have over younger daters: “They are much more confident relative to themselves earlier in their lives.”On seniors surfing the web: “It’s the biggest growing group…
Seattle: Olympic-sized Deals
Enjoy the 2010 winter games without leaving Seattle
Category: Winter Olympics Guide Enjoy the 2010 Winter Olympics without leaving Seattle Why make the trek north to Vancouver when you can enjoy the competition from the comfort of your own city? Especially when your city is Seattle, and more than happy to accommodate your Olympic fervor. We’ve compiled a (working) list of hotels where…
Editor’s Note: The Love Connection
Seattle Mag Editorial Director Rachel Hart on our hotly debated Love, Dating and Sex in our city iss
Category: Articles Seattle Mag Editorial Director Rachel Hart on our hotly debated Love, Dating and Sex in our city issue While on our quest for an image that doesn’t cross over into Maxim territory, the cover of this month’s issue generated more discussion in our office than any other in the last 10 years…
The Nerd Report: Space Elevator
Breakthroughs and news from the local geek crew
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines If you’ve always dreamed of rocketing skyward in a spaceship, your dreams need an upgrade. The new hot hope for space travel is the Space Elevator. A concept that’s been around since 1959, the space elevator involves hoisting people or things into space via a high-tech tether anchored between the…