Wallingford, Seattle

Today we cover a couple hot button education issues... Wallyhood's School Reform Question: There's been obvious tension between the top-down, test-centered school reform movement and school teachers. School reformers argue that it is necessary to measure the effectiveness of teaching in order to achieve better outcomes. Teachers argue that tests are a poor measure of a teacher and that administration should be focused on supporting school communities instead of passing judgment on them. How do you plan to navigate this rift,…

At the corner of 45th St and 4th Ave NE, we have the largest wine store in the Pacific Northwest (also sporting a fine collection of spirts), an award-winning tattoo parlor and now, to complete the trifecta, the American Mary retail marijuana store opened its doors this past week. Our Gateway to Wallingford is almost complete! Owned by experienced dope salesman Donnie Douglas, American Mary has nestled into one of the few blocks in Wallingford where retail marijuana can legally operate (yes, it's just…

Free Zoo Tonight at 6:30: The zoo does an annual neighborhood appreciation thing, just show up at 6:30 at the West Plaza on Phinney Ave. N. between N. 55th & N. 56th Sts. Chat with your neighbors, enjoy ice cream, and hang out with the zoo’s new maned wolves. There's no residency check, parking is free, so bring anyone you like. Unfortunately, the new, fancy, 15 million dollar "Banyan Wilds" exhibit will not be open to you. Apparently the new animals there are still…

Smash Wine Bar (1401 N 45th St) will be ending a nine-year run on 45th Street, with a quiet final day this Saturday, June 27th. Owner Dana Hannon explained that the rent and fees had climbed considerably over the years to the point where she was paying double what she had when she signed her original lease, and it wasn't economically feasible to stay put any more. She believes the new Mack Urban construction project next door hasn't helped things either, and attributes…