Coming Soon: Pho Than Bros

While we're bidding our final farewells to all things Subway in Wallingford, Andrew snapped this picture today. Pho Than Bros is moving into the old Subway space on N. 45th at Corliss. The Than Brothers website says they should be open in January. That's right, folks, Pho is returning to Wallingford. Further proof that the world will not end tomorrow. Thanks for the pic and tip, Andrew!

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Wallingford Weekend: Solstice and Christmas Concerts

Here are some events happening in the neighborhood this weekend:   Unsilent Night Friday, Dec 21 - Winter Solstice   HELLO FRIENDS and HAPPY WINTER! The Seattle Composers' Salon and Nosequitur are excited to be co-hosting (along with composer Josh Parmenter) this really fun event on December 21st. Details:6:30 PM The night starts at the Chapel Performance Space (link) up on the 4th floor, where we will all meet and organize the neighborhood path that we will take. From there, we will all…

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Car Prowler Arrested in Wallingford

SPD Blotter reports that a 23 year-old suspect was taken into custody yesterday after a witness found him trying to break into a car on Stone Way, near N. 45th St. It was around 7:15 a.m. (on Tuesday, December 18) when the witness noticed a person trying to break into a car, according to the Blotter. When the suspect couldn't get the door open, "he pulled a handgun out of his pocket and used it to try and smash the car's…

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USPS Blue Mailbox Locations in Wallingford

There are fewer boxes in Wallingford, but here's a fairly complete list: If you want to read the map online, click here; and below are the locations, typed out, with clickable links that will take you to each entry's map: 1329 N.47TH ST (WALLINGFORD STATION OUTSIDE, and across the street) 1723 N. 46TH ST WALLINGFORD N (& N 46THSW CORNER SEATTLE, WA 98103-1523) 1900 N. NORTHLAKE WAY (MARINER SQARE SHOPPING CENTER, SEATTLE, WA 98103-0892) 2110 N. 45TH St. (MERIDIAN N. & N…

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Wallingford Weekend: Date Night and an Open House

Here are a few things happening in the neighborhood this weekend: Parents' Night Out, Saturday, December 15 Ready for a meal at a restaurant that doesn't serve corndogs and pizza?  A film that doesn't star talking animals? Maybe even a relaxing evening at home, sans children? Firefly Tutoring Parents' Night Out to the rescue! Where:        Firefly Tutoring, 3644 Wallingford Ave N. (Map) When:         Saturday, December 15th, 6:00 PM to Midnight Activities:   Crafts, face-painting, games, and a movie (one for the older kids, one for the younger…

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A Strong 2012 Finish for the Seattle Housing Market

For the 11th consecutive month the median sale price for single-family homes sold in Northwest Seattle, including Wallingford, met or exceeded the sale price for the same period a year prior. Much of this trend can be attributed to a nearly 50% decrease in the supply of homes compared to the previous year. The median sale price for single-family homes in NW Seattle was $420,000 for November compared to $379,000 for November of 2011. The average sale price for NW Seattle…

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