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We love seeing people support Wallingford business. This past week, it was District 4 Councilmember Alex Pedersen who took a stroll through 45th street, stopping at Murphy's and The Octopus Bar. He highlighted it in his newsletter and encouraged neighbors beyond the 'hood to swing by our main drag. Thanks for the good word, Alex. If you aren't already receiving Councilmember Pedersen's email and you live in District 4 (or not, and just want to know more what he's working on…

The open space above the Fremont Troll is being transformed from a former homeless encampment, as local residents turn the space into the new Troll's Knoll Park. Thanks in part to a $25,000 grant from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, supporters are finishing a design plan for the new park, which prioritizes natural habitat. The Friends of the Troll's Knoll is a community group dedicated to maintaining green spaces around the Troll through clean-up, park development and art installations, including a…

Some of you may have seen the window of Fainting Goat Gelato on 45th Street was broken by a rock last weekend. Fortunately, they are all patched back up, but they could use our support. I exchange messages with owner Yalcin Ataman and he expressed how the pandemic has impacted their business, making it harder to stay open. I stopped by tonight to grab a couple of pints and remembered the neat connection to history they have - a creamery once…

If you see someone in a chartreuse vest carrying a clipboard in the neighborhood, it may well be a volunteer supporting the non-profit organization Historic Wallingford. Volunteers are recording styles and architectural details of homes in the part of Wallingford now being studied as a potential Historic District to be included in the National Register of Historic Places, an activity of the National Park Service. The Wallingford community, as well as the city of Seattle, have benefited greatly from past historic…

If you are like me, Friday night often means supporting a local business and getting takeout. Next Friday night, we offer you a unique opportunity to start the weekend off with a great meal AND a chance to support Wallingford's own St. Benedict School. Thanks to Pecado Bueno (just down the road in Fremont) and It's All Good Catering, you can order a delicious Mexican dish with fun additions such as a jug of margaritas or chocolate chip cookies (do I…

As the Wallyhood blog emerges from hibernation, we are overdue for another roundup of business changes. This is a listing of all permanent openings and closings that I've noticed since March of 2020 (give or take a few months). The list of neighborhood businesses that closed their doors for good in 2020 is tragically long and they will certainly be missed. Please leave a comment if you think any online business are missing from these lists or if you’d like to…

After a long, dark winter and a Valentine's Day snow storm, it is finally time to plan your garden! True vegetable growing die-hards, like me, are already getting our seeds started indoors. For those experienced gardeners and newbies less prepared, it's time to get planning! My husband loves to quote John Wooden (basketball player/coach) saying,“When you fail to prepare, you’re preparing to fail”! March is the time to prepare for the growing season! Edible gardening basics to for 2021 What to Plant…