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I wish I hadn’t waited until being assigned an article to walk into Cedarhouse Flowers/ Peti Boutique, the floral design studio and clothing boutique that opened late last year at 1621 N45th, across from Molly Moons and next to the new Grand Central Bakery. Having strolled by a few times prior with my unruly toddler who leaves a Cheerio trail everywhere we go, I was pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome into such a sophisticated interior and by the temptation to…

A few weeks ago, I noticed that the onramp to I-5 southbound from 45th Street had undergone some changes with regard to the HOV lane (the rightmost of the two lanes on the ramp). Some readers have noticed it, too. Previously, HOV traffic was allowed to enter the freeway without stopping. During busy times, the left (non-HOV) lane was metered forcing traffic there to wait for a green signal from the light at the left of the lane. Now, two lights…

The long wait for the return of the Iron Bull (2121 N 45th St) is over. It will not return. In its stead, though, The Tailgate is now under construction, owned and managed by Liza Danger and Trevor Marsh, the owners of The Octopus Bar on the same block. However, don't go there expecting to find an extension of The Octopus's Georgetown vibe. Tailgate, as its name implies, will be a sports bar first and foremost. The promo text explains: Tailgate…

(Editor’s note: Alex Pedersen is running to represent District 4 in City Council. District 4 extends from Wallingford to Lake Washington, and, after skirting Green Lake, reaches up to Wedgwood. Alex published a neighborhood newsletter for five years called “4 to Explore” which frequently featured Wallingford. He also attended community meetings here as a former aide to City Council President Tim Burgess.) Alex Pedersen with son at Archie McPhee’s in 2014 conducting important research for the community newsletter “4 to Explore”…

Fresh on the heels of last week's "Two Options ot Meet the City Council District 4 Candidates This Week", we have two more opportunities coming up: First, this Saturday, June 8th, the 43rd District Democrats are hosting a candidate forum at 1pm at the University of Washington’s Husky Union Building (HUB) Room 250, 4001 E Stevens Way NE. The forum, which will be moderated by CrossCut columnist Dae Shik Kim Hawkins Jr., is open to all candidates. There are seven confirmed…

As our city continues to grow and evolve, Wallingford hosts many historic gems. This week, the artifact comes in the form of some energetic and educated teenagers. We join with the community of St. Benedict School in celebrating the graduation of its 110th class of 8th-grade students. 1908 A look back… St. Benedict School opened in September 1908 by two Sisters of the Dominican Sisters of Edmonds, Sister Mary Vincentia Murphy and Sister M. Josephine Ratte, who lived at Holy Angels…

If you enjoy watching the Fremont Solstice Parade (June 22), let me tell you something: the only thing better than watching a parade is being in a parade. Seriously, the best seat in the house is IN THE HOUSE! But, assuming you're not ready to strip down to your birthday suit, glam yourself up in paint and start pedaling, you may be wondering how to get involved. Wallingford's Leah Papernick and Michael Royalty have an answer for you: I'm really excited…