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.

Group Chat

Which Pandemic Real Estate Trends Are for Real?

Three Seattle real estate experts weigh in on suburban flight, Zoom rooms, and other Covid-related developments.

08/31/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Failing Slow

This Month in Seattle Tech: Rover and Leafly Get in on the SPACtion

Plus: A Seattle-area tech exec is sentenced to prison, and an Amazon-Microsoft battle over an NSA contract called “WildandStormy.”

08/31/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Coronavirus Chronicles

An Outdoor Lunch Petition Manifests Seattle's Back-to-School Stress

Many parents and caregivers want more alfresco meals at Seattle Public Schools. But the district says that's not possible at some campuses.

08/30/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Coronavirus Chronicles

What to Know about the Delta Variant and Breakthrough Cases in Seattle

The most frustrating phase of the pandemic yet is roiling our reopening.

08/19/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Currents

It’s Getting Late to Opt Out of Washington’s Long-Term Care Program

A first-of-its-kind paycheck deduction has led many to seek private insurance. But the best financial route for some locals may be to do nothing at all.

08/17/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Home Shopping

Seattle’s Real Estate Market Is Relenting. But for How Long?

Competition for homes wasn’t as fierce in July. As fall approaches, however, sellers still have the upper hand.

08/17/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Career Flip

Meet the Former NBA Player Turned Seattle Real Estate Agent

You can believe him when he says they’re high ceilings.

08/16/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Green Field

A Seattle Therapist Sees the World's Climate Anxiety

Andrew Bryant’s practice at North Seattle Therapy and Counseling has drawn interest from near and far.

08/12/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Rain Withdrawal

A Week-by-Week Guide to a Seattle Drought

Too much sun and we're basically Edward Cullen.

08/05/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Currents

Should Seattle Use Ranked-Choice Voting?

Seattle's crowded 2021 primary once again raises questions about whether the current system is long for the city.

08/03/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Totally Tubular

A Retired West Seattle Dentist's World-Spanning Toothpaste Collection

Dr. Hilton Herrin finds dollops of cultural connection in the oft-overlooked toiletry.

08/02/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Vote!

A Last-Minute Guide to the August 3 Primary Election

Everything you need to know, procrastinators.

07/30/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Lease Peeping

Seattle Rent Prices Are Almost Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Well, the concessions were nice while they lasted.

07/29/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Pick Drop

The Kraken's Expansion Draft Was Fittingly Weird

Lots of tentacles.

07/22/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Failing Slow

This Month in Seattle Tech: Bezos Goes to Space and Jassy Takes Over

Plus: Photos that move, and a Google-Microsoft “cease-fire” ends.

07/20/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

DEFINITELY NOT THE BIG ONE

Apparently We Had an Earthquake Yesterday

A minor rumble, just south of Seattle.

07/14/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Home Shopping

Seattle's Real Estate Market Is Still in a Heat Dome

The latest stats on the wave that won't end.

07/09/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Currents

Sign of All Times: Will Reports of Seattle Dying Ever Expire?

Fifty years ago, an iconic billboard mocked our particular brand of civic pessimism. Can the latest recovery squash that gloom for good?

07/06/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Real Estate

'Above Asking' Sells Seattle's Real Estate Price Boom Short

A boggling new Redfin report shows that "above" is the understatement of the year.

07/01/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Coronavirus Chronicles

Washington Reopens, and Seattle Wants You to Celebrate Downtown

The city rolls out a slate of festivities as the state rolls back restrictions on activity.

06/30/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy