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Ballard gears up for a full Sunday of Syttende Mai celebrations
local9 days ago

Ballard gears up for a full Sunday of Syttende Mai celebrations

Ballard’s Syttende Mai celebration returns Sunday with a full lineup: a 6 p.m. 17th of May Parade down Ballard streets, open houses at Leif Erikson Lodge noon–4:30 p.m., Skål Beer Hall music and food throughout the day, and an after-parade party at the Ballard Alki Odd Fellows (7–9 p.m.); Bergen Place Park hosts noon–4:30 p.m. live music, and neighborhood street closures and Metro reroutes (Routes 40 and 44) will affect several streets from 2–8:30 p.m. on Sunday. The day-long events celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day and Ballard’s Nordic heritage.

via My Ballard|
#ballard#local#parade
Seattle Urges Speed in Light Rail Expansion, Rejects Indefinite Deferrals
transportation18 days ago

Seattle Urges Speed in Light Rail Expansion, Rejects Indefinite Deferrals

At a Seattle City Hall forum, city and county leaders pressed Sound Transit to keep all ST3 light-rail expansions moving, arguing against indefinite deferrals of Ballard, Graham Street, and other stations and demanding 100% design plans with firm construction dates. Advocates floated funding tweaks (longer bond terms up to 75 years, state/federal grants, and a rental-car tax) alongside cost-saving design choices like trapezoidal station layouts to close a $34.5 billion funding gap while preserving regional connections to Snohomish, Everett, and Tacoma. The discussion also covered automated light-rail concepts, CID station planning, and the need for regional collaboration, as Snohomish County Executive Somers pushes a spine-first plan that delays some infill projects. A Sound Transit board vote on revised finances was anticipated later in May.

via The Urbanist|
#ballard#financing#funding
Hamish Linklater Cast as Key Recurring Player in Ballard Season 2
tv2 months ago

Hamish Linklater Cast as Key Recurring Player in Ballard Season 2

Hamish Linklater will join Ballard’s Season 2 of Prime Video’s Bosch spinoff in a major recurring role as Chris Alexander, a charismatic yet calculating player. The series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Maggie Q) and retired detective Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) as they pursue cold-case crimes in the LAPD, with an expanding ensemble that includes Courtney Taylor, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill and John Carroll Lynch among others.

via Deadline|
#ballard#bosch-spinoff#hamish-linklater
television10 months ago

Maggie Q Stars in 'Ballard,' the New 'Bosch' Spinoff Premiering on Prime Video

Maggie Q was initially not seeking to lead another TV show but was drawn to 'Ballard,' a Bosch spin-off where she plays Detective Renée Ballard, a physically demanding and grounded role that showcases her martial arts background. The show explores her character's resilience and challenges within the LAPD, and Maggie Q's compelling personality was a perfect fit for the fierce, justice-seeking detective, making the project a meaningful next step in her career.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ballard#bosch-spin-off#detective-renee-ballard
television10 months ago

Maggie Q Stars in Prime Video's 'Ballard' Spinoff of 'Bosch'

'Ballard,' a Prime Video spinoff of 'Bosch,' stars Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard, leading a Cold Case Division in Los Angeles. The series is praised for its smart storytelling, engaging pace, and strong performances, offering a fresh take on police procedurals by exploring themes of corruption and perseverance. The 10-episode season showcases compelling mysteries and character depth, establishing itself as one of the best in the genre.

via Variety|
#ballard#bosch-spinoff#maggie-q