At about 8:15 PM, we heard a huge boom followed by several flashes (isn't it supposed to be the other way around?) here in east Wallingford near the John Stanford School, at which point the lights went out. Latona Ave between 42nd and 45th has been blocked off by the fire department. The fireman there says a main power line is down at 43rd and Latona, and they're waiting for City Light to come fix it. From the map on City…
And while they’re eating cake, why don’t you go get yourself some, too? The SweetSide at 254 NE 45th St., is celebrating their 3rd birthday, and they’re giving away slices of cake to mark the occasion! Writes Kara: I am hoping that you can help me spread the word about our birthday party next weekend and spread the word that we will be handing out free slices of cake all day on Saturday!! Stop by The SweetSide to help us celebrate…
City Council candidate Jon Grant will be coming to Wallingford for the second time this week. If you missed him at the candidate forum in Wallingford on Thursday, there is another opportunity for Wallingford folks to meet him this Sunday, September 17th. From 10:00-11:00 AM, Jon Grant and his team of volunteers will meet in Woodland Park (shelter #1), which is accessed from 50th Street. At 11:00, Jon and company will leave the park and canvas the neighborhood. So if you're…
Several weeks ago, some of Wallyhood’s fearless editors and a couple dozen faithful readers came out to Murphy’s Pub for our second annual meet and greet. We would like to thank Murphy’s for hosting and accommodating our large, mingling group! A huge thank-you also to those loyal Wallyhood readers who made it out on such a beautiful, sunny summer evening! There is a lot of history in our humble little neighborhood, and it was such a pleasure to meet some of…
If KUOW isn’t part of your morning diet, you may be unfamiliar with a series called Region of Boom which has been investigating issues related to our city’s explosive growth. This month, Region of Boom will air a series of pieces exploring the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) about which so much has been written here on Wallyhood. (So much, in fact, that the site has apparently auto-organized an archive just for HALA stories.) This simple fact would not, ordinarily,…
In case you didn’t get your fix of fireworks, food, and festivities on The Fourth, Wallingford is lucky enough to get a second chance to celebrate Independence Day—but this time, Mexican-style! Saturday, September 16, is Mexican Independence Day, and our new neighbors at Cubes Baking Co. want to celebrate with you! Cubes will be celebrating in their retail location in Wallingford (2315 N. 45th Street), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with special treats that celebrate their Mexican heritage. They also have partnered with The Tamale Guy,…
Good morning, Wallingford! As of this morning, central Wallingford once again has a bakery. Damsel & Hopper (4405 Wallingford Ave N, next to Julia's, where Tigerly Ox once served) has their grand opening today, Friday Sept 8th from 7:30 am to 4:00 PM and then again tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This fills a hole left by the slow, sad decline and fall of La Boulangerie (and also fills a hole in my belly.) I don't know a ton about…