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Coffeeholic House, self-proclaimed as Seattle’s first Vietnamese coffee shop, opened its newest location in the Wallingford neighborhood on July 17th. Located at 4417 Wallingford Ave N in the retail space of the Chronicle Apartments, the establishment promises an experience blending traditional Vietnamese coffee culture with innovative, modern twists. (See our preview story from earlier this year.) The Wallingford location features an exclusive lineup of signature matcha and Vietnamese coffee beverages, alongside other fan-favorite coffee drinks. The food menu, available only at…

If you missed the fun and action last fall at Historic Wallingford’s Roaring Twenties Speakeasy event, your chance to join in this year is on Sunday, September 14th, from 4:30-6:30 pm at the iconic Murphy’s Pub, 1928 N 45th Street. Even their address fits the theme of the 1920s!   Historic Wallingford hosts this immersive 1920s prohibition-era experience and invites the community to don their finest vintage attire while supporting local historic preservation efforts. The event features live period entertainment by…

Wondering what happens to all of Lincoln High School’s students once school gets out? As a high schooler going into her senior year at Lincoln, here are some of my favorite places and things to do in Wallingford to spend time in the sun this summer.   1. Coffee and a chat at Diva Espresso Diva is the go-to coffee spot for Lincoln students during the school year (a teacher once even organized a highly popular field trip there), and it…

Now that it is August, I want to give the Wallingford community a heads-up on upcoming events taking place at Gas Works Park. The first one, in early August, is the Fred Hutch Obliteride, which features a Friday Night Party on August 8th, and the ride itself on Saturday, August 9th. Obliteride is Fred Hutchison Cancer Center’s summer bike ride and 5K walk/run fundraiser. It is a welcoming and supportive community united in its efforts to cure cancer faster. Every dollar…

Every first Tuesday in August (this year on August 5th), something magical happens across the country and right here in Wallingford. Streets close, grills fire up, tables are set, and neighbors gather for National Night Out, a celebration of community, connection, and safety. Started in 1984 in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, National Night Out began as a grassroots campaign to promote neighborhood camaraderie and crime prevention. What started with porch lights and small gatherings has grown into a nationwide event…

The Wallingford 2025 parade organizers would like to thank all of the community members who turned out on a beautiful Saturday morning in July to cheer on the parade participants. Over 50 groups participated and brought the pep, the paws, and the pride—helping make the 2025 Wallingford Parade an unforgettable celebration!   From unicycling and costumed kids to powerful drill teams, lively marching bands, neighborhood schools, and our amazing local businesses—your creativity and energy lit up N 45th Street in the…