February 2015 – The NW Local Paper

Hostage Situation at Wee Care Day Care?

February 26, 2015 Carolyn Fillmore 1

Decaying tree closes playground, threatens safety on Midvale below over legal actions that, frankly, baffle us: Come on, lady, it’s been TWO YEARS! [more…]

Mifflin School Grants: A Local Success Story

February 26, 2015 Steve Fillmore 0

With a little help from a local blog, business leaders and a community-minded entrepreneur find a new way to fund our schools. [more…]

Red Flags on PhillyU’s Master Plan?

February 20, 2015 Carolyn Fillmore 0

PhillyU was in the hot seat about new dorms, a parking garage, and softball up the Nuts in their Master Plan. [more…]

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Alternate Route for Lincoln Drive in East Falls

February 18, 2015 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Lincoln Drive out again? This handy Kelly Drive Detour gets you back on track, no sweat. [more…]

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EAST FALLS MEMORIES: “Up the Nuts” by Russ Gardner, Sr.

February 17, 2015 Russ Gardner, Sr. 8

Guest Blogger Russ Gardner, Sr returns with wintry stories about our neighborhood’s beloved sledding hill, with pics & video from this President’s Day snow storm. [more…]

Celebrating a New Neighborhood Kitchen at St. James School

February 16, 2015 Steve Fillmore 0

Donors, community organizers, and politicians gathered at St. James the Less to celebrate its new neighborhood kitchen. [more…]

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Dr. Jonathan Berger’s letter regarding PhilaU’s Master Plan & Proposed Zoning Change

February 15, 2015 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Dr. Jonathan Berger 4101 Timber Lane Philadelphia PA., 19129 267-972-1220 jbphd@bm.net 1/26/2015 Re: Philadelphia University Master Plan and Proposed Zoning Change To The Members of the East Falls Community Council Zoning Committee Dear Friends and [more…]