The recent inauguration may have some of us feeling helpless. One thing we can do to reclaim our power is to make conscious decisions on where we spend our money according to that company’s values. I have definitely found myself thinking “I will never give my money to that (GOP-aligned) company again!” I’m guessing many of you have had the same thought.

But did you know that companies that are right here in Wallingford make political donations? Using an app called Goods Unite Us (which I highly recommend), I’ve done a search of some of the larger chain stores we …

The Wallingford United Methodist Church is having a pupusa lunch fundraiser this Sunday, February 9th, to raise money for an upcoming mission trip to El Salvador. WUMC has been working with Sister Parish for the last 25 years and is fundraising for another trip in March.

They are asking for donations for the pupusa meal. Cash and credit cards are accepted. Pupusas are a thick, savory griddle cake that are typically stuffed with a variety of fillings such as meat, cheese, beans, or vegetables. They are muy delicioso. Wallingford United Methodist Church is located at 2115 N 42nd Street. The …

Mayor Bruce Harrell has recently released proposed rezoning maps as part of the Comprehensive Plan updates. Interactive zoning maps can be found here, so you can look up what is specific to your block (that’s what we all want to know, right?). These draft maps are currently open for public comment before being up for review by the City Council in early 2025. Many of these zoning changes are required to be in compliance with Housing Bill 1110 (HB 1110), often referred to as the Middle Housing Bill, which was passed by the state legislature in 2023. 

Wallingford’s “urban center” …

There’s a house on lower Wallingford Avenue that I’ve often admired. It was beautifully restored by JAS Design Build, whose office is across the street. JAS does excellent work restoring and rethinking old houses and I think we are fortunate to have them in the neighborhood.

I just found out that last December JAS quietly opened an adjacent corner store which is a charming extension of their impeccable aesthetic. It’s a little off the beaten path, about one block south of Union Saloon and across the street. I didn’t even realize it was there, and I’m guessing I’m not the …

During the month of November, Seattle Utilities will accept up to ten extra bags of yard waste from current customers. This is only for yard waste, discarded food items must still fit inside your bin. So after you have raked your leaves and let your dog or child jump in them a few times, you have the option to use your fallen leaves as compost in your garden or put out extra yard waste bags for the city to collect. But whatever you decide, please help keep fall leaves out of drains to reduce the risk of flooding. Because clearing …