Ms. Jackie Valentine shares the humble origins of her business, Words on Wood. The studio provides a space for individuals and groups to learn the craft of custom signs.

Offering a wide range of choices for breakfast and lunch, the Center Street Luncheonette is a comfortable diner-style restaurant located in the heart of downtown Wallingford. Mrs. Amy Fortin, the owner of the establishment, always had the dream of opening her own restaurant. However, her journey to achieve this goalRead More

While students may think Choate has been around for a long time, the town it calls home has an even more extensive history. Wallingford, founded in 1670, was established long before Choate. The historical town will mark its 350th anniversary in 2020 with a Jubilee Week from June 20 toRead More

Female students over the age of 18 hoping to work on their community service hours can find an excellent opportunity right here in Wallingford. Wallingford Community Women (WCW) is a non-profit organization founded in 1954 for the advancement and promotion of education, public health and welfare, social and civic interests,Read More

With bread baked and delivered from New York and a unique aesthetic, The Eatery is a piece of the city tucked away in downtown Wallingford. The Eatery serves a wide variety of sandwiches, wraps, soups, and salads. The restaurant has been in business for about four years, now offering aRead More

Though students stroll its sidewalks and spend mealtimes in its restaurants, there is still a great deal members of the Choate community do not know about the town of Wallingford. An organization just a few minutes walking distance from campus contains many interesting facts about Wallingford, such as how theRead More

Last week, on March 27, Mr. Jeb Bush, the former Republican governor of Florida, spoke at Yale University, as part of the school’s William F. Buckley, Jr. Program. Over about an hour, Mr. Bush shared a range of topics covering the restoration of conservatism in America. According to Imran HyderRead More

Wallingford has recently been hunting for someone to serve as a writer and teacher of poetry. Last week, the Wallingford Public Library appointed Katie Eber as the town’s second Poet Laureate. Ms. Eber, a Wallingford resident, has published her work in numerous publications, including the Garbanzo Literary Journal and theRead More

This April 1, FunJu Noodle Bar, a new restaurant on 20 Ives Road, will open its doors for the very first time. Mr. Tommy Zhou, the owner and manager of the restaurant, wanted to bring his passion for food to the Wallingford community. “The part of the opening which IRead More