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[Note: Thanks to reader Charles Howell, enthusiastic parent Karel Zikan, and team manager Elizabeth “Eli” Holmes for bringing this to our attention, and providing much of the information for this story.] Three local teenagers have recently returned from Račice, Czech Republic, after representing the United States in the Olympic Hopes Canoe and Kayaking Regatta last weekend. This annual sprint canoe event for youths in the 15- to 17-year-old range is hosted by a different country each year and pits teams from…

Apparently, deer are not the only wildlife who have heard that Wallingford is a pretty great neighborhood to visit or take up residence. There is also a coyote (or coyotes) lurking around the streets, as reported by a few people in the forums. Thank you to neighbor/reader Andy for sharing his photo of the wily wanderer from early this week. This is not a new thing. Coyotes have been spotted in the neighborhood in the past, according to some older forum…

Not being one who lives in one of our neighborhood’s restricted parking zones (RPZs), I was unaware that renewal notices recently went out. Alert readers Mike and Jef point out that these notices make no mention of the availability of low-income, discounted permits that are available for those who qualify. (These cost $10 each compared to the regular cost of $65.) Says Jef: For you Zone 6 RPZ holders who've recently received renewal notices: If you qualify as low income (or…

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…

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…