DOUG. writes: This was the scene on Thackeray Pl NE, between 42nd and 43rd at 8:30 this morning. A large delivery truck carrying lumber was stuck on Thackeray for about and hour because it was too big to make the turn at 42nd. I spoke briefly to the truck driver, who blamed his GPS (technology!).Three #26 Metro buses were stuck behind him. All were empty. Presumably the passengers had gotten off and found another way to move along.So if you were wondering why…
Last year, there was some enthusiasm around the idea of Reverse Trick or Treating, the idea of going out and engaging with trick-or-treaters, or even going to people's houses to give them treats. I'd like your help in evolving this idea, or something related, but Halloween in Wallingford this year. Here's where I'm coming from: Halloween is one of the best holidays out there: kids get to be creative, dressing up in costumes, roving in bands, being scared, being amused, being amazed. Trick-or-treating…
Wallyhood welcomes a new sponsor, NannySure (with a special offer for Wallyhood readers): NannySure Launches Innovative Service to Protect Kids Does a nanny, babysitter, or au pair take care of your kids? Want to enhance your children’s safety while simultaneously improving communication with their caregiver? A new service, the first of its kind in the country, is starting up in Wallingford. The founder, Justin Baram-Blackwell, is a local dad with 15 years of experience in childcare. He’s also the father of…
According to a confidential Seattle Police Department memo leaked to KOMO 4 News, the north precinct is too short-staffed to actually investigate most burglaries. According to KOMO: A police source said that unless burglary detectives have a suspect's name, evidence photos or surveillance footage, and complete witness interviews, it's unlikely a case will even get worked let alone solved. [...] The memo says at one point, 14 detectives worked burglary, theft and juvenile cases for the north precinct. Today it's down…
Wallingford's nightlife has been growing: the addition of The Octopus Bar knits together the SeaMonster Lounge / Iron Bull intersection with the Changes / Murphy's intersection to create an unbroken chain of after dark entertainment. And it's certainly the case that they feed off each other: there's a growing sense of a bar scene. And now, that's set to expand even more, as the SeaMonster has taken over the corner space adjoining it, previously occupied by La Boulangerie, and is working on expanding into that space.…
What are your plans for this weekend? If you need some help deciding, consider coming out for one or both of these events being put on with the Wallingford COMMUNITY Senior Center! Friday, September 26th at 7 PM, WCSC is teaming up with the Meaningful Movies (Keystone Church 5019 Keystone Place N.) to bring you the documentary film, “HAPPY”. An in-depth look at what makes us truly happy and how we can create a world that values and promotes happiness and well-being. Stay…
The City Fruit Ambassador Program, a year-long training program for uber volunteers to be the face and voice of in one of the neighborhoods where City Fruit works most, was just launched this August! It’s been an exciting time developing the program, recruiting, and training new Ambassadors. From foodies to writers to food justice folks, there’s an incredibly diverse pool of Ambassadors, and City Fruit couldn’t be more excited to support and assist them in the work and projects they choose to tackle this year. No need to get your hands dirty…