SIFF opening highlights Seattle as a true “City of Film” 
Seattle Channel
The Seattle Channel captures members of the local and national film community, and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, on the red carpet at the opening night of the Seattle International Film Festival.

Improving quality of life through neighborhood grocery stores 
Wall Street Journal
Access to the fresh produce and other foods sold in grocery stores is likely one slice of a multi-part solution to obesity – but it’s a lot more complicated than geographic proximity.

Consumer confidence rises in May 
Seattle Times
Americans’ confidence in the economy rose in May for the third straight month, fueled by growing optimism about future job prospects. 

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