B-TOWN BIZ: Grand Central Bakery To Open In Burien This Summer

Grand Central Bakery, a longtime bakery in Seattle and Portland, is building its newest location in downtown Burien, at 626 SW 152nd Street, in the building formerly occupied by Restaurante CentroAmericano. Employees... [Read more]

Will Condo Prices Be Lowered Now That Burien Town Square’s Lender’s Assets Have Been Sold?

by Ralph Nichols With only five of the 124 condominiums at Town Square sold to date, more than five months after the grand opening of this complex in June, prospective buyers and those anticipating future... [Read more]

(2009) Grab A Broom And Help “Clean Sweep” Burien On April 25th

“Clean Sweep,” Burien’s annual spring cleaning event, is planned for Saturday, April 25th, starting at 8am at the fire station on 8th Ave SW.

Citizens are encouraged to join this effort to improve the appearance of the downtown area and neighborhoods by picking up trash and other debris along streets, sidewalks and parks.

Volunteers are asked to report to the Burien Fire Station, located at 15100 8th Ave. SW (map below) at 8am, where they can enjoy a free continental breakfast and then head out to the community to clean, pick up trash, remove graffiti and more…

UPDATE: Dead Body Found In Pawnshop; Photos Of Scene

Our own Gina Bourdage took the photos above at the scene of the crime late Wednesday afternoon, where a man’s body was found inside the Burien Jewelry and Loan building in the 200 block of SW 152nd... [Read more]

Gas Line Break Forces Evacuation In Downtown Burien

3pm 2/3/09 UPDATE: We may have uncovered the cause of Tuesday morning’s gas line break in downtown Burien, and it could result in triple cost damage charges against the company involved in the accident. Apparently... [Read more]

Come Speak Your Mind About The Viaduct On Dec. 15th

It plays a huge role as part of Burien’s “secret passageway” to downtown Seattle, and it often allows one to get into town within 15-20 minutes. We’re speaking of course about the... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From Saturday’s “Boo In Burien”

Here are some photos of Saturday’s “Boo In Burien” event, which involved businesses in downtown Burien handing out thousands of pieces of candy to costumed trick or treaters, as well... [Read more]

Scenes From Highline’s Homecoming & Boo In Burien

Some scenes from Saturday’s Highline Homecoming Parade and “Boo In Burien,” which goes until 5pm (we’ll post more pics & video later so check back): Highline High's Homecoming... [Read more]

Fight Breast Cancer At Ladies Day Out Sat. Oct. 4th

Discover Burien is presenting their annual “Ladies Day Out” this Saturday, Oct. 4th, from Noon to midnight in the downtown Burien area. It’s a fun, all-day event meant to raise funds... [Read more]

Scenes From Saturday's Artwalk, Part 1

Some scenes from Saturday’s annual Artwalk (videos coming soon): Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.  Read More →

Saturday Artwalk Scenes, Take #1:Video Of Jug Busters

Saturday’s annual Artwalk (aka Arts A-Glow) was a resounding success, with a wide variety of art, artists, musicians, performers and more spread throughout downtown Burien on SW 152nd all day long. We... [Read more]

Today's Artsy, Rockin' B-Town Events & Activities

Busy and beautiful day in B-Town today, and here are some of the artsy, family-style, rockin’ activites and events going on: Kid’s Day at the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Dept. goes until 3pm... [Read more]

Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Burien Town Square!

The B-Town Blog is proud to welcome its latest Advertiser – Burien Town Square! Burien Town Square is that major new development in the heart of downtown Burien that’s changing the shape of... [Read more]

Walk Amongst Burien’s Art At “Artwalk” Sept. 6th

B-Town’s annual Artwalk is coming up Sat. Sept. 6th, with a wide range of amazing arts-related activities, including: Do the Art Walk!  11am – 6pm Art & Performance in the shops &... [Read more]

Vino Bello Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary This Sat.

B-Town’s own specialty wine bar (and BTB Advertiser) Vino Bello will be celebrating its second anniversary this Saturday, July 26th, starting at Noon and going until 8pm. From their press release: Join... [Read more]

Father’s Day Car Show & Chili Cook-Off Is Sunday

This Sunday is Father’s Day, and what better way to celebrate with by treating Dad to a Classic Car Show and Chili Cook-Off right here in Burien? Now in its sixth year, this annual event features... [Read more]

Help Sweep B-Town Clean This Saturday

The Burien “Clean Sweep” takes place this Saturday (April 26th) from 8am to 1pm, so get your brooms, dustpans and work gloves (and maybe even white ones too to check everyone’s progress)... [Read more]

Burien’s Own Australian Pie Company Expanding

Burien’s own Australian Pie Company (located at 425 SW 152nd in downtown Burien, across from the new Town Square construction), is now selling its own Aussie Bakery brand puff pastry at Central... [Read more]