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 …

St Benedict’s is one of the oldest North End catholic parishes, dating back to when construction began in 1906.  Starting in 1983, as a way of raising money to support the parish school, the festival has become a community event celebrating kids going back to school.  New this year, the name has been changed to the Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival.  Everyone is welcome to come enjoy this annual “Wallingford” event.

The following information was provided by:   Annie Quinn, Chair, The Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival

 The Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival, Sept. 20-21, 2024

New Name, Same Great Festival!

SEATTLE  – The …

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.…

As a proud Minnesotan, I consider neighborliness a core value—right up there with casserole creation. Yet, despite my deep dedication to being the kind of person who waves at neighbors from the porch like it’s an Olympic sport, I realized that I had been living down the street from a new neighbor for an entire year without stopping by. I know, it’s scandalous. But, no time for guilt! This revelation jolted me into action—spoiler alert, I did not bring a hotdish.

My new neighbor? Tina, proprietor of a Psychic Boutique who offers a range of services …

The sense that Wallingford is a small town within a big city is one aspect appreciated about this neighborhood. A big part of that feeling is neighbors supporting each other, the local small businesses and organizations that reside here. Vital to the vibrance of our community is the support of local activities, such as the Wallingford Parade, the Wallingford Community Senior Center activities, Family Works, school groups and activities like St. Benedict’s Great Bratwurst Festival, and civic organizations such as the Wallingford Community Council and Historic Wallingford.

The goal of this blog post is to point out and thank the …

Tweedy and Popp™ History

As many residents already know, Wallingford has a distinct family feel with its tree-lined streets, both cozy bungalows as well as grand homes both more than 100 years old, and an ever-changing commercial landscape along North 45th Street.   One of the remaining historic and iconic buildings in Wallingford is the Wallingford Center.

The Wallingford Center was a pioneering effort of the City of Seattle and the Seattle School District working with developer Lorig Associates to adaptively re-use the original Interlake Public School.   Today, the Wallingford Center is a Seattle Historic Landmark listed on the National Register …