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🌱 Patch AM: Why Puyallup beat Leavenworth as America’s most Hallmark-ready town

Coming up: Holiday Party, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Potluck, Sing-a-Long and Food Drive for free Pantry. on the Puyallup Patch calendar

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Greetings Puyallup! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Puyallup beat Leavenworth as America’s most Hallmark-ready town
  • Which Puyallup football stars made the 2025 All-Area team?
  • How Puyallup is joining Washington’s new age-friendly city push

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Party, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Potluck, Sing-a-Long and Food Drive for free Pantry. and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Puyallupfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Puyallupfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 60 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 57, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a shower or two; warm, with a high of 61 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Washington city belongs in a Hallmark movie, list says. It's not Leavenworth (thenewstribune.com) — Puyallup just topped a national ranking as the U.S. city where a Hallmark-style holiday story is most likely to come true, thanks to its many small businesses, fairgrounds, and wintry charm. The analysis weighed population, historic sites, and December snowfall to crown Puyallup No. 1 among 3,000-plus cities nationwide. It’s a lighthearted nod to the city’s cozy, cinematic holiday feel.
   

• Sports The News Tribune's 2025 All-Area high school football team (theolympian.com) — Puyallup football players and coaches feature prominently on The News Tribune’s 2025 All-Area high school team, including standout Vikings on offense, defense, and special teams. The piece also highlights Sumner’s state-title run, which included a dramatic semifinal win over top-seeded Puyallup, underscoring the strength of South Sound football this season.
   

• Washington cities embrace Age-Friendly Communities (king5.com) — Puyallup is among several Washington cities working with AARP principles to become more age-friendly, focusing on housing, transportation, and social supports for older residents. While Seattle leads many of these efforts, tools like the Find-A-Ride trip planner already serve Pierce County, and statewide planning aims to help communities like Puyallup prepare for a rapidly aging population.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Go get some cookies from this sweet gal by Fred Meyer on Mt Highway!
    So delicious. She doesn’t want any money but I made her take some. She bakes for people and someone cancelled an order last minute :( Merry… (Nextdoor 176th St East)
  • hello, my name is Dylan.
    I have this afternoon Free and just like to offer myself and my services. I have a chainsaw and a vehicle if you need anything that has fallen… (Nextdoor Sunrise Blvd)
  • Cascade Christian Schools posted a job opening for Recreation Lead Closer in Puyallup. Apply here.
  • Savers Thrifts Stores posted a job opening for Savers / Value Village Careers - Merchandise Processing Associate in Puyallup. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Puyallup here.

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  • Lance McGee named 2025 MaxPreps Washington High School Football Player of the Year (maxpreps.com)

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