Schools are truly the heart of any neighborhood, and in Wallingford, we’re lucky to have some wonderful options. When my family was deciding where to put down roots, finding the right schools quickly became a priority. At the time, we were told to look at the high school rankings first and assume the elementary and middle schools feeding into it would be solid. Others suggested focusing on elementary schools, given how much can change in the years between now and high school.

Our family is zoned for Green Lake Elementary (which sounds like a great school), but we chose to …

The budget challenges facing Seattle Public Schools are widely recognized, but here in Wallingford, the implications hit particularly close to home — for my family and for many others at John Stanford School, which is not scheduled for closure, but still rumored to be considered for significant change. Students have been bracing for impact as the district initially proposed, then reversed, plans to close 21 schools, ultimately narrowing it down to a potential four “under-enrolled schools” (and leaving the wildly underfunded budget issues still largely unsolved). The plan is a revised version of the earlier proposal, which was canceled after …

Wallingford neighbors concluded Veterans Day weekend with an unsettling experience on Ashworth Avenue North, between 41st and 42nd streets. People in the neighborhood reported that round 8:15 PM, a black SUV drove by and fired 4-6 rounds of gun fire into the air. This left many with the familiar hope that it was just fireworks, but the arrival of police officers confirmed otherwise – they found shell casings on the ground.

Thankfully, no one was hurt, but it was a frightening experience for all, including children who were extremely close to the incident. The reason for this action and location …

When we first moved to Wallingford, the previous homeowners warned us to stock up on LOTS of candy—and they weren’t kidding! Every year, around 100 costumed kiddos visit our house. If you want to partake, this is your friendly reminder to get some candy before the shelves at QFC and CVS are bare.  As a parent of young kids who have their costumes planned for the next three years, I can’t get enough of the Halloween spirit.

Inspired by Gary’s story about our neighborhood haunted house, I wanted to share a couple more events to help you celebrate this spooky …

If you’re involved with Seattle Public Schools in any capacity, it feels nearly impossible to think about anything other than the looming list of elementary school closures. Here in Wallingford, parents (myself included) are buzzing with questions about the fate of Dual Language Immersion programs at John Stanford International School (JSIS) and McDonald Elementary.

But another topic is stirring up a lot of opinions: the proposal to install synthetic turf at Wallingford Playfield.

If you’ve spent any time in neighborhood Facebook groups lately, you’ve probably seen the debate. On one side, parents are excited about the idea of turf, thrilled …

Seattle Pops Celebrates 10 Years of Crafting All-Natural Popsicles with Store Re-Opening on September 7th & 8th

With temperatures hitting a high of 80 degrees, some of Wallyhood’s iciest neighbors have cool news to share.

Seattle Pops is back, and they’re ready to celebrate their 10th anniversary with the grand re-opening of their Wallingford store this weekend. On Saturday, September 7th and 8th, the popsicle pros invite the entire community to join in on the fun as they mark a decade of handcrafted, all-natural popsicle goodness.

Located at 1401 N 45th St, Seattle Pops has been a staple in …

The Wallyhood community welcomes an exciting new creative space—Throw and Build, a membership-based pottery studio co-owned by Henry Yiu and Jessica Zou, is opening its doors for a public open house this Saturday, September 7, from 1–5 PM.

Located in the historic red brick building that once housed Seattle Stained Glass, Henry and Jessica have been working closely with the building’s owner to transform the space into a vibrant center for creativity and learning. Throw and Build offers hand-building and wheel-throwing activities, with a focus on helping individuals develop pottery skills, explore their creativity, and find personal fulfillment.…