Green Lake’s 2014 Year-in-Review
Since launching in May of this year, we’ve published 193 stories…what an amazing first year! As 2014 draws to a close, we thought we would reflect on some highlights of our coverage from around the neighborhood.
News
The Park District ballot measure passed
Green Lake was closed to swimming due to algae
The City Council voted to help clean up Green Lake by accelerating the alum treatment to 2015
A man was struck by lightning at the park
There were two drownings at the lake
Openings/closings
Green Lake Village opened with PCC, Lucia and more
The Himalayan Sherpa House restaurant opened
Green Lake Wines closed after 6 years
Forza coffee became Fix coffee
In other news
You could have gotten a free house
We learned about the first schools in the neighborhood
You could have played a piano in the park
We learned about a sidewalk gravestone
We reached nearly 900 followers on Facebook (you should like us too!)
What was your favorite news out of Green Lake for the year?