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Last year's proposal from Seattle Public Schools to turn Wallingford Playfield into athletic fields for Lincoln High School sparked considerable discussion in the neighborhood and beyond. The following is an update on the Wallingford Playfield renovation proposals from Paige McGehee, project manager at Shiels Obletz Johnsen, Inc., the project management consultancy firm working on the effort. Bottom line: it looks like plans for the playfield are on hold for the time being, while additional options are being explored.     Dear…

The following was received from Mary Schilder of Neighborcare Health:   Neighborcare Health is very excited to announce that the 45th Street Dental clinic expansion, that Wallyhood featured, is nearly complete. We are holding a ribbon-cutting and dental award ceremony on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 6 pm. The community is invited to attend. Neighborcare Health Unveils Major Expansion of 45th Street Dental Clinic Neighborcare Health is excited to announce the renovation and expansion of its 45th Street Dental Clinic, located at…

Where I grew up in the rough-edged northern suburbs of Chicago—back in Paleolithic times—the streets were lined with fairly magnificent and tall American elm trees. Those trees added character and, of course, shade, to the streets and helped to cool off what I remember as ungodly hot summers. Dutch elm disease wiped out many of those fine old elms—and I also remember the municipal spray trucks billowing out clouds of DDT in an ultimately vain attempt to stem the spread of…

To celebrate the Summer Solstice (which is today, folks), Pagliacci Pizza is giving away slices. This giveaway is featured in their window and has also been announced on their website:   Free pizza slices at most Pagliacci locations, including the Wallingford location (4003 Stone Way N). (UW campus and Valley stores excluded.) Limit 2 per customer Choose from four popular pies: The Original (cheese) Extra Pepperoni Italiano Pepperoni, Mushroom, and Olive Available from 11 am to 3 pm From their newsletter:…

Traffic in Wallingford—is it getting worse? Stories have circulated about standoffs between motorists navigating opposite directions on our single-lane side streets. (Hint: it’s our neighborhood courtesy to pull over to the curb if you can to let the other car pass. Don't forget to wave when you pass!) And I-5-bound cars cause rush hour backups to spill onto 45th and 50th Streets most days. Well, that’s about to get a lot worse. Word has been out for a while about WSDOT’s…

The following story comes to us from Aly at Fremont Neighbor. Photo by J. Baker. The Center of the Universe is about to burst with creativity and community spirit as the Fremont Solstice Parade and Fair returns for its 34th year this weekend, June 21-22. This iconic Seattle celebration promises to kick off summer with artistic flair, bringing together thousands of locals and visitors for two days of artistry, music, and Fremont magic. The Solstice Parade: Where everyone can be an…

Just a reminder that the third Thursday of the month is tomorrow, June 19th, and you can support our neighborhood small businesses by joining them at a “Sip and Shop” event from 4 to 7 pm. Enjoy beverages and other treats while you browse their wares. Participating businesses, listed below, are profiled in our announcement from last month. Bedrooms & More Cascadia Pharmacy Pacific Northwest Shop Wally Pets Maison Blanc Salon Bottleworks City Cellars Fine Wines Cedarhouse Flowers Peti Boutique Sock…