Neighborhood councils
RECAP: Community Council Meeting, March 9 2015
Ridge Flats! Master plans! Construction detours and more exciting developments at this month’s general Council meeting. [more…]
Year: 2015
Schools and kids
EFCC Meeting 3/9: Schoolhouse Talk!
Public? Charter? Lots of questions about Monday’s “school choice” meeting. And what beer goes best with a meeting recap? [more…]
Schools and kids
Compassion in Action at Mercy Vocational Winterfest
A South Pacific carnival on Hunting Park Avenue brings together special kids and volunteers for a day of fun, food, and companionship. [more…]
Businesses and organizations
Getting a Big One: Tattooed Chick Tells All
Guest blogger Diane Batalsky loves her sugar skull from Frequency Tattoo on Ridge Avenue [more…]
Schools and kids
Hostage Situation at Wee Care Day Care?
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…]
Schools and kids
Mifflin School Grants: A Local Success Story
With a little help from a local blog, business leaders and a community-minded entrepreneur find a new way to fund our schools. [more…]
Development
Red Flags on PhillyU’s Master Plan?
PhillyU was in the hot seat about new dorms, a parking garage, and softball up the Nuts in their Master Plan. [more…]
Local news
Alternate Route for Lincoln Drive in East Falls
Lincoln Drive out again? This handy Kelly Drive Detour gets you back on track, no sweat. [more…]
East Falls history
EAST FALLS MEMORIES: “Up the Nuts” by Russ Gardner, Sr.
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…]
Schools and kids
Celebrating a New Neighborhood Kitchen at St. James School
Donors, community organizers, and politicians gathered at St. James the Less to celebrate its new neighborhood kitchen. [more…]