Wallingford, Seattle

Since the first Wallyhood post appeared back in January 2009, it's grown considerably: over 1,600 stories, five writers contributing regularly, ten sponsors, 9,000 unique visitors per month, 2,100 Twitter followers, over 800 Facebook fans and, as of this writing, a record 116 comments on a single post (carrying on the most respectful discussion of a controversial topic one can imagine on a blog, we'll add). The level of engagement and interactivity we've achieved in our little neighborhood of Wallingford is gratifying…

We recently reported that the next Transfer Station Stakeholder Group Workshop was set for Sept. 14, 5pm-8pm.  This is correct.  But the address was not. The meeting will be held at ISB's administrative offices in Fremont (837 N. 34th Street) and NOT at the labs across from the transfer station at 1441 N. 34th Street.  The new location is near the Fremont bridge, southeast corner, just behind the JP Patches statue. Hat tip to Allison.

Today I serve as your virtual Gladys Kravitz.  Here's the scoop: Fremont Universe took advantage of Geeky Swedes' insomnia, reporting the Sunday morning fire aboard the Arctic Ice, a Deadliest Catch boat docked near the Ship Canal bridge. MyGreenlake's Amy Duncan reports that the City of Seattle  is seeking community input regarding the budget crunch.  The north Seattle public hearing is Wednesday, Sept 29th near Northgate.  Amy has the details here. CHS Capitol Hill Seattle published a nice little piece about…

The National Football League's preseason games are intended to test out new players, practice schemes, and get everyone conditioned for the upcoming season.  On the theory that fans need some conditioning, too, I spent a recent preseason game day checking out a few 45th street bars/restaurants to determine my own game plan for enjoying the 2010 Seahawks season. Here's what I learned, walking east from 45th & Stone during commercial breaks: 1) Blue Star Cafe.  I ordered my beer during the…