Benjamin Cassidy edits and writes for the magazine’s news section, “Currents,” as well as the health and real estate channels online. Prior to joining Seattle Met, Ben was the arts and entertainment reporter for The Berkshire Eagle, a regional daily based in the mountains of Western Massachusetts. He graduated from the University of Michigan and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

Somali Independence Day

Mama Sahra Isn't Going Anywhere

A housing boom has increasingly displaced Seattle’s Somali community. One holdout still helps them find refuge in a gentrifying city.

06/27/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

It's Happening

Seattle Will Host 2026 Men’s World Cup Matches

FIFA did the right thing for once!

06/16/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Accidental Island Time

The West Seattle Bridge Will Reopen in September. Possibly.

The Seattle Department of Transportation has set a new goal for finishing work on the cracked span.

06/10/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Explainer

The Different Shades of Tree Equity in Seattle Neighborhoods

As Seattle summers warm, some areas will need more leafy protection to fend off the heat.

06/07/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy Illustrations by Gage Murrey

This Month in Seattle Tech

Amazon and Microsoft Bump Pay During the Tech Stock Crash

Falling share prices didn't stop Seattle's biggest companies from promising massive compensation packages.

05/31/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Data Dives

Redmond Grew More Than Any Washington City During Covid Quarantining

But other Eastside suburbs didn’t see similar population bumps.

05/31/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Enclaves

Andrews Bay Is Where Seattle Spring Breaks All Summer Long

A tranquil Lake Washington cove has become Seattle’s rowdiest party spot—and a Nextdoor nightmare.

05/26/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Dismal Doppler

Seattle Can Officially Complain about This Gloomy Spring Weather

The authorities have weighed in.

05/17/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Not Carding

A Fare-Free Weekend Ushers in a New ORCA Card System

Riding public transit in Seattle is more enticing on Saturday and Sunday.

05/13/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

On the Trail

Three Plotlines to Follow in Washington State’s Midterm Elections

We’re already off to the races. But there's still time to catch up.

05/12/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Surprise

A Common Roadblock Delays Two of Seattle's Biggest Projects

A pair of pivotal transit corridors won't be completed as quickly as originally thought.

05/11/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Curb Real Estate

A Guide to Passing the Seattle Parking Test

Nose-to-nose cars. Faded curb colors. RPZs. Here’s how to navigate the chaos of finding spots in this town.

05/05/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Group Chat

How Should King County Handle Fare Enforcement?

Three transit pros map a path forward.

05/04/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

News Wire

The Fate of Abortion Access in Washington If Roe v. Wade Is Overturned

The state law is on our side. But for some of our regional neighbors, it's a different story.

05/03/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

This Month in Seattle Tech

Google Bets Big on a Kirkland Campus

The tech giant's new digs in the Seattle suburbs aren't built for a remote world.

04/29/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Currents

Seattle’s Worker Revolution Is Bigger This Time

From union drives to remote log-in requests, employees across the city are making sure their bosses remember who, and what, is most essential for society to work.

04/28/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

The View from "Out Here"

Joe Biden’s Seattle Visit Was So Predictable

A visit to big-tech donors and a couple of speeches doth not a memorable presidential visit make.

04/22/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Conscience Clearing

How to Get Rid of Stuff in Seattle

Whether you’re moving out or just tidying up, it’s part of the city's ethos to discard responsibly.

04/21/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Brain Buster

Is Mindfulness Always Such a Good Thing?

A University of Washington researcher's recent findings raise questions about when to apply the popular form of meditation.

04/20/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Philanthropy City

Why Seattle Donations Should Flow from Ukraine to Somalia and Beyond

Mercy Corps CEO Tjada D’Oyen McKenna explains how a war in Europe affects the food supply in Africa and other parts of the world.

04/18/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy