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Eastside Catholic’s Tytan McNeal Builds His Game Around Team, Family And Hard Work

Eastside Catholic junior Tytan McNeal, a 6-foot-6 receiver/tight end and top-ranked 2028 recruit, has built his football journey around family, faith and teamwork. Backed by dozens of major college offers in football and basketball, McNeal credits his parents' guidance for shaping his team-first mentality, work ethic and ultimate NFL aspirations.

Pack The House Gains Momentum As Central Area Collaborative Joins Community Effort

Three weeks into The Seattle Medium's Pack the House campaign, Island Soul, Emma's BBQ and Black & Tan Hall have seen increased traffic and sales. The Central Area Collaborative has now joined the effort, urging the community to support Black-owned restaurants by showing up, spending money and returning as the campaign heads to Simply Soulful.

Rev. Charles Johnson Looks To Build On Mt. Zion's Historic Legacy

Rev. Charles Reginald Johnson Sr. becomes Mount Zion Baptist Church's new senior pastor, succeeding the legacy of Rev. Dr. Samuel B. McKinney. Bringing 17 years of ministry experience from Cochran Avenue Baptist Church in Los Angeles, Johnson envisions strengthening families, engaging youth, and restoring community connections, with installation ceremonies scheduled for November 14-15 in Seattle.

For Lillian Rambus, Simply Soulful Is A Labor Of Love And Sacrifice

Lillian Rambus, owner of Simply Soulful in Seattle's Central District, shares how running her soul food restaurant demands constant sacrifice, from missed family moments to endless workdays. Rooted in her grandmother's recipes, especially the signature sweet potato pie, the restaurant preserves Black culture and community history while offering customers a comforting taste of home.

Foster Proposes Temporary MHA Fee Reductions to Spur Seattle Housing Construction

Seattle Councilmember Dionne Foster has introduced legislation temporarily cutting Mandatory Housing Affordability fees to jumpstart stalled housing projects, offering up to 80% reductions for vested developments and 60% for new ones meeting family-housing requirements. A companion resolution explores extending affordability requirements to Neighborhood Residential zones currently exempt from MHA. Both measures await further Council consideration.