Tomorrow, President Obama will address the nation in his first State of the Union since the 2012 elections. He's expected to outline his agenda for economy and job creation, hopefully with at least a hat tip to climate change. He may also discuss the exit strategy for the Afghanistan war. If all this political talk tickles your wonk bone, then join the 43rd District Democrats for a viewing at Kate's Pub (309 NE 45th St) from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.…
Last summer, I posted about the construction of bus bulbs and other transit improvements along 45th Street. After a recent post about proposed changes to N. 40th Street, Wallyhood got an earful about the bus bulbs on 45th. So I thought it would be a good time to check in with Mr. SDOT, Jeff Bender, who explains all manner of transit and traffic improvements to the willing lay person. To recap, bus bulbs, or sidewalk extensions that allow buses to load and unload…
Ambling home down 45th St last night, we noticed some work going on in the old Lotus Thai at the corner of Meridian, which closed back in January. Turns out the man screwing in light bulbs at 10 o'clock at night was Apple, part of the husband and wife team that bought the business when the owners of Lotus Thai retired. Apple arrived in the US from Thailand on September 9, 2001 (yep, that September) and his wife Lucky arrived shortly…
Women of Wallingford, (or "WoW", for short), here's an event just for you: Coming THIS Saturday (February 9th) from 6:00-9:00pm Babette's Events will Present the Third Annual RAIN N MEN Auction at The Seamonster Lounge (2202 N. 45th St.). $35.00 gets you ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI, Happy Hour Drink Specials till 10:00pm, DJ Woogie D and Thirteen Bachelors being auctioned off with date packages. Money raised Saturday will benefit the creation of the Third Annual Goddess Festival taking place Saturday…
Barb Burrill, one of Wallingford's hardest working volunteers, recycling guru, Wallyhood writer, and community tree steward, has been selected as a national finalist for the Alliance for Community Trees (ACTrees) 2012 Volunteer of the Year Award. ACTrees awards individuals who are "inspirational volunteers in action who have made a contribution to urban forestry by improving community trees and the neighborhoods where they live." Barb is one of 40 orchard stewards who works with City Fruit and Seattle Parks and Recreation under their…
A reader writes: I live on the 4100 block of Whitman Ave. N. Mine and my neighbor's mailboxes were broken into and our mail stolen last night (Saturday, February 2) before 8pm. I'm pretty sure they took my W-2 and I know they got a new debit card I was expecting. The burglar tried using the debit card but thankfully could not since it hadn't been activated. I spoke to the police and they told me to call 911 if I…
Hey, Neighbors! Have I told you lately how much I appreciate you? I do! I do! And not just because I'm making an announcement about Neighbor Appreciation Day (which is this Saturday, February 9)! Honest. Actually, kidding aside, I want to thank you for helping make Wallyhood the go-to blog for neighborhood events, news and, most importantly, lively, ongoing neighborhood discussion. We've had so many readers serve as our eyes and ears, and without you, we wouldn't be reporting half the…