Amazon Fresh in 98105?

A couple weeks back, we reported Jenny's delight that Amazon Fresh delivers to the 98103 zip code. Well, Natasha notes that Amazon is continuing their tradition of rolling out the service to the zip code with the squeakiest wheel. Right now, Wallingford's own 98105 is solidly in the lead. It's a hefty lead at that, but if you're excited about Amazon delivering fresh produce right to your door (and we've heard nothing but positive reviews of the service so far), head…

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What Did You Do, Babalu?

Hoo-boy, we're hungry. Let's see, what's in the fridge? Nothing. What's in the wallet? Only $99.95. Well, I guess that's enough for a TV dinner at Babalu. Eh? Wallyhood tipster John pointed at this article in the Slog : On November 18th, the WSLCB sent a letter to the owners of the Babalu Mambo Lounge—located at 1723 N 45th St—informing them that the state was pulling their liquor license for failing “to act as a bonafide restaurant.” State liquor laws require…

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Those Helicopters

If you're wondering what all those helicopters are doing circling Wallingford, according to the Northwest Cable News' Twitter feed: Seattle Police are actively involved in a search for suspects following a bank robbery in Everett, WA. One person is already in custody. King 5's web site reports: SEATTLE – A bank robbery in Everett turned into a two-county police chase that ended in Seattle this afternoon. Everett Police Sgt. Bob Goetz says a bank was robbed in the 11100 block of…

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Art Walk Brainstorming

Sunshine in Wallingford! That means summer time is on its way, and that means Wallingford's Art Walk will be starting up again soon. Want to be involved in planning? Sunday's the day! Mitchell writes: Sunday, March 8th, 2009 | 2:00pm-3:30pm Join us and Facilitator, Jack Fecker, in playing an Idea Generation Game. Members of the Wallingford Art Walk committee would like to brainstorm with some of our creative Wallingford residents, business owners, and/or participants of last year’s Wallingford Art Walk. We…

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Clean-Up Wallingford

Janet Stillman, Executive Director of the Wallingford Neighborhood Office, writes: The Neighborhood Office is heading up Spring Clean 2009 for Wallingford. The date is the weekend after Earth Day and Arbor Day, which is April 25th. We are hoping that all the various Wallingford Groups will want to participate. There is no cost to you, just your time and energy. We are looking for several people who would like join me on the committee that makes this all happen. The possible…

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Join the fun

The Wallingford Community Calendar is filling up nicely with all sorts of interesting happenings from around the neighborhood. Check it out to see what's going on at Wide World Books and Maps, the Chapel Performance Space, Not a Number, SeaMonster, Kate's Pub, City Cellars, Open Books, Meaningful Movies, Mosaic, the Senior Center, Comics Dungeon and more. Again, if you've got anything to add (or want to add events to it directly, please contact us. While we're at the recruiting thing, we…

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