Articles by Erica Jorgensen

Erica Jorgensen has reported for the Boston Globe, Seattle Times, Seattle magazine, and The Rocket. She’s also a veteran of startups and tech companies including Amazon. A graduate of the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism, Erica has taught for the University of Washington’s Communication in Digital Media graduate program and leads writing and content workshops around the world.

Latest from Erica Jorgensen

Voices of Fremont: Perspectives from the Center of it All

You’ve read about why the Fremont area is so appealing to startups and established tech companies, including the neighborhood’s eclectic public art. Now, here’s a roundup of Fremont business and civic leaders and tech employees on their enthusiastic and personal takes on why Fremont is a premier destination in Seattle for working, living, and playing. Read More

Designed to be Different: The Art of Fremont’s Innovation

Unapologetically oddball public artworks, from sculptures to topiaries to murals, cultivate Fremont’s widely admired reputation for quirkiness. Block after block, it’s easy to stumble upon creative — some might say zany — landmarks. Read More

What’s the Secret Sauce Behind Fremont’s Tech Successes?

Renowned for hip restaurants, independent boutiques and free-spirited celebrations like the annual Solstice Parade, Fremont’s fun loving and silly spirit make this quirky area just north of the Lake Washington Ship Canal a destination for creative types of all stripes. Read More