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Seeking Volunteer Writers for Wallyhood! Dear Neighbors, We need you! Your voice, opinions and observations, specifically. When Wallyhood founding father, Jordan moved out of the neighborhood, a small collection of Wally-loving neighbors jumped in to keep this 13-year old neighborhood movement alive, but we are missing something -- YOU! Writing for Wallyhood is easy. We will get you set up on the WordPress site that we use, and walk you through the process. When you see something in Wallingford worth telling…

Poke, Please! My Saturday stroll provided a friendly reminder that we have a poke paradise hidden in an unassuming convenience store right here in Wallingford. Located on 45th and Sunnyside, Stop N Shop Poke Bar is not a truly hidden gem. It boasts 739 Yelp reviews and was mentioned on Anthony Bourdain's CNN show, Parts Unknown. Yet the Poke bar is still easy to miss with the quiet storefront and low-key vibe. During a filming of the show, Bourdain expressed his…

This year, in response to the 2020 Census, new boundaries are being drawn in Seattle for our State legislative districts, our King County Council districts and our City Council districts. The new lines divide Wallingford quite differently for each of these three levels of government. State Legislature Districts  Redistricting has already been completed for the State Legislature and the County Council. The new district boundary for the State Legislature now divides Wallingford along the east-west line of N/NE 45th St. Folks…

This just in from a neighbor: Leif Totusek, and Phil Sparks will be playing tonight (Wednesday) at Murphy’s Pub from 7-10pm.These two are great musicians.  They play jazz standards, originals and the occasional adaption of an African tune.  They have been playing together for over twenty years.  A very convivial customer base enjoys their Saturday brunch gigs. You may just spot some Wallyhood editors there too... And if you can't make it tonight, come out this Friday (2/18) for Murphy's 30th…

UPDATE: After posting this story, a representative of the McNett family reached out to us and clarified that their family had owned these buildings for over 100 years. The McNett family agreed to the property sale and development two years ago and have had no involvement with or control over the design and development. The real estate deal officially closed on February 23, 2022, and Blueprint Capital now owns both tax parcels. Development Plan A large development project at 4417 &…

This weekend, I was delighted to pass by the grand opening of Loxicha, a new Mexican food truck situated behind Murphy's pub. Not having had dinner yet, we had to pickup a few plates to take home. While we waited for our food, I got talking to one of the Cortez-Baños family. They are longtime Wallingford residents and are not new to the food business. They own another truck near Northgate. Loxicha is a place in Oaxaca from where the family hails.…